But for his sudden death on Saturday, June 5, 2021, Nigerian televangelist, Prophet TB Joshua, would have turned 58 in a week\u2019s time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The controversial preacher died in the evening of Saturday, June 5, at age 57, exactly a week to the celebration of his birthday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a video widely shared on social media, the Synagogue Church of All Nations preacher was seen heartily speaking about his upcoming birthday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He stated in the video that rather than a grand celebration as many would have expected, the day is to be dedicated for prayer and fasting and also in remembrance of the needy in society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He suggested that the reason for the decision not to hold a grand celebration is because of some recent developments affecting people all around Nigeria and across the world possibly in reference to the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs you know, I am a man of the people. So, the wound of one is the wound of all\u2026We see their fear and their worry. I feel their pain; I feel their worry,\u201d he remarked, adding that, \u201cAs things stand, you may have realised it will not be easy for me to celebrate my birthday under the present circumstances.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said many who wanted to visit Nigeria for the occasion \u201care troubled by the situation all over the world\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLet us dedicate this day to prayer and fasting. Don\u2019t forget the needy,\u201d TB Joshua continued, expressing confidence that \u201cby the grace of God, more birthdays are ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The death of TB Joshua has come as a surprise to many especially as he held a meeting with church partners earlier in the day before his death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Nigeria\u2019s The Cable news website, TB Joshua was airlifted to Turkey for stroke treatment two months ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His church in confirming the death and acknowledging his service and sacrifices to the kingdom of God and humanity, did not state the cause of death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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