Emmanuel TV

Emmanuel TV is a Christian television network[1] with headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria. Founded by T.B. Joshua, Pastor of The Synagogue, Church of All Nations (SCOAN), in Lagos, Nigeria. It is also the most subscribed Christian ministry channel on YouTube worldwide with well over 1,000,000 subscribers, as of January 2019.[2] It was founded on 8 March 2007 .

Emmanuel TV
CountryNigeria
Broadcast areaAfrica
North/Central America
Parts of Europe
Asia Pacific
Slogan"Changing Lives, Changing Nations, Changing The World"
HeadquartersThe Synagogue, Church of All Nations
Lagos, Nigeria
Programming
Language(s)English
Picture format575i (SD - Africa)
480i (SD - US)
Ownership
OwnerEmmanuel Global Network
History
Launched8 March 2007
Links
WebsiteEmmanuel TV
Availability
Satellite
Glorystar Christian Satellite
North America		Channel 110

History

In the late 1990s, The SCOAN began gaining international attention due to the distribution of video cassettes, showing clips of Joshua's early ministry and alleged miracles. Additionally, Joshua began airing regular programs purporting to show 'miracles' on local Nigerian television. However, when Nigeria's National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), under the instruction of then President Olusegun Obasanjo controversially banned the showing of 'miracles', in 2004, most of his programs were taken off air.[3] This eventually paved the way for the emergence of Emmanuel TV in March 2007 .

Since its inception, Emmanuel TV has broadcast Christian programmes, stating that its mission is 'to preach the Good News to all mankind.'[4] From humble beginnings, it has rapidly grown to become one of Africa's most well known brands and popular television stations. In its profile on Joshua, the BBC described him as "Nigeria's best known televangelist".[5]

Programming

Emmanuel TV broadcasts a range of programmes from The Synagogue, Church of All Nations. It has gained a reputation for being a Christian station that does not run any on-air campaigns for financial assistance and among the only Christian stations that does not syndicate programs of other pastors.[6]

Emmanuel TV DStv Channel

Emmanuel TV is also found on DStv Channel 390 where Biblical Readings, Testimonies, Teaching and Christian Kids Programmes like Cartoons which are mainly about the Bible and Jesus Christ are found.

Reach

Emmanuel TV is broadcast worldwide on various satellites. Its programmes air weekly on a number of local television stations across Africa, debuting on DStv and GOtv in November 2015,[7] as well as Startimes in February 2016.[8] Its playout centre is located in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Emmanuel TV's motto is 'Changing Lives, Changing Nations, Changing the World.' The station is also known for its catch-phrase, 'Distance Is Not A Barrier',[9] encouraging viewers to 'pray along' with T.B. Joshua by 'touching the screen'. There are several claims of people receiving miraculous 'healing' through these prayers,[10][11] including popular Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh who said Joshua's prayers ended her 14-year smoking addiction.[12]

T.B. Joshua has donated televisions to prisons and hospitals so that they will be able to watch the Emmanuel TV broadcasts.[13][14]

YouTube Channel

Emmanuel TV's YouTube Channel is the most subscribed Christian ministry YouTube channel worldwide and the third most subscribed in Nigeria, having amassed more than 1,000,000 subscribers and over 500 million views since its inception. Google ranked one of Emmanuel TV's YouTube videos as the fourth most viewed clip ever within Nigeria.[15]

References
  1. "Africa International Film Festival in Nigeria". The Munich Eye (Germany). 27 February 2016.
  2. Bruce, James (15 April 2015). "Skewed Stats". WORLD Magazine (USA).
  3. Olukoya, Sam (8 June 2004). "Nigerians Divided By TV Miracle Ban". BBC.
  4. "Who We Are". TB Joshua. Emmanuel TV website. Archived from the original on 5 August 2009.
  5. Oladipo, Tomi (17 September 2014). "TB Joshua: Nigeria's best known televangelist". BBC.
  6. Baker, Helen (3 August 2016). "Emmanuel TV: Celebrating A Decade of Blessings". PM News (Nigeria).
  7. Nkawihe, Maurice (14 November 2015). "TB Joshua's Emmanuel TV Goes on DStv And GOtv". Nyasa Times (Malawi). Archived from the original on 10 March 2016.
  8. Akwaja, Chima (6 February 2016). "Startimes Unveils Extra Special Offer for Subscribers". All Africa.
  9. Petesch, Carley (19 April 2014). "Nigeria Preacher: Healer or Controversial Leader". Associated Press.
  10. Osazuwa, Nosa (14 November 2011). "Watching Emmanuel TV Works Miracles?". Modern Ghana.
  11. Allotey, Henry (19 November 2013). "Emmanuel TV, A Channel of Hope". Ghana Web.
  12. Ogunjimi, Opeoluwani (31 August 2012). "TB Joshua's Prayers Ended My 14 Year Smoking Addiction - Tonto Dike". Vanguard (Nigeria).
  13. T.B. Joshua Donates TV Sets To Khami Maximum Security Prison NewsDay, Sunday 12 June 2011
  14. Prophet T.B. Joshua Makes Donation To Accra Psychiatric Hospital Ghana News Agency, Sunday, 11 December 2011
  15. Mohammed, Amina (21 May 2015). "Patience Jonathan's "There is God" video Nigeria's most viewed YouTube clip ever – Google". Premium Times (Nigeria).
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