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Late Nigerian Televangelist TB Joshua Accused of Decades-Long Sexual Abuse

BBC Investigation Reveals Allegations of Rape and Forced Abortions, Church Remains Silent

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TB Joshua
Nigerian pastor TB Joshua speaks during a New Year's memorial service for the South African relatives of those killed in a building collapse at his Lagos megachurch on December 31, 2014.
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Overview

  • TB Joshua, the late founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations in Nigeria, is accused of sexually assaulting and raping numerous followers over a period of nearly 20 years, according to a BBC investigation.
  • Many of the victims were allegedly forced to have abortions after becoming pregnant due to the assaults.
  • Joshua, who died in 2021, was one of Africa's most influential televangelists, attracting followers worldwide with claims of performing miracles.
  • The church, which still operates under the leadership of Joshua's widow, Evelyn, has not responded to the allegations.
  • The allegations are part of a two-year investigation and are detailed in a new documentary series, 'Disciples: The Cult of TB Joshua.'