On Friday 12th June 2015, thousands of Africans from more than 10 nations converged in South Africa to celebrate the birthday of controversial Nigerian Pastor T.B. Joshua.
The event, which was held at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, South Africa, was dubbed ‘A Celebration Of Love’, a reference to Joshua’s popular slogan ‘let love lead’.
It comes just months after heated tensions between South Africa and several African countries over a spate of xenophobic violence against foreigners in the country.
Gospel artists VaShawn Mitchell, Loyiso Bala and opera singer Kimmy Skota entertained guests who
were also treated to a buffet-style meal.
Relatives of the 84 South Africans who lost their lives in the infamous collapse of a guesthouse at Joshua’s church last year were among the organisers of the event, coupled with survivors of the tragic incident.
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“We know what happened to the building,” insisted Thembelihle Mamafa speaking on behalf of family members of the ‘martyrs of faith’ before cutting a huge cake in honour of the ‘prophet’.
They tried to bring him down but TB Joshua - you with God are the majority. The more the attack, the greater your strength,” she stated, to the applause of the crowd.Among those who paid tribute to Joshua was Chief Victor Mditshwa, a Director at the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO).
Happy belated birthday to him
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