TB Joshua

About

Leader of the The Synagogue, Church of All Nations who runs the group's TV station, Emmanuel TV, which broadcasts his claims of faith healing and demon-banishing.

Before Fame

He said in interviews that he fasted for 40 days and 40 nights and had a vision from heaven to start his ministry, which grew to over 15,000 members.

Trivia

He claimed to have documented evidence of faith healing curing everything from AIDS to cancer, with patients including Africa's top sports stars.

Family Life

He was born in Temitope Balogun, allegedly after 15 months in his mother's womb.

Associated With

Among the prominent visitors to his SCOAN ministry was the former wife of Nelson Mandela.