DISCIPLES: The Cult of TB Joshua, Ep 2 - Unmasking Our Father - BBC Africa Eye documentary

Man of God? Or predatory cult leader? A ground-breaking investigation into the world famous televangelical preacher, TB Joshua, told by the people closest to him: his Disciples.

Nigerian superpastor TB Joshua explodes onto the global stage with Emmanuel TV, one of the world’s most subscribed Christian channels. Behind closed doors in his church in Lagos, life is hard for his teenage ‘disciples’; they have dedicated their life to him and must obey his every command. His own daughter confronts him about alleged abuse and violence and pays a heavy price. A two-year investigation by BBC Africa Eye has revealed serious evidence of widespread violence and abuse.

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The award-winning and critically-acclaimed BBC Africa Eye investigations team unravel a shocking journey into a maze of manipulation and terrifying atrocities – perpetrated by one of the most powerful religious figures of the 21st century. This new major investigation contains detailed first-person testimony and historical footage as the series delves into the experiences of those who were wooed by the world-famous pastor into his religious cult, only to suffer devastating consequences. Twelve survivors go on record, speaking out together for the first time.

Africa Eye brings you original, investigative journalism revealing secrets and rooting out injustice in the world’s most complex and exciting continent. Nothing stays hidden forever.

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Credits:
Filmed, Produced and Directed by - Charlie Northcott and Helen Spooner
Africa Eye Editor - Tom Watson
Head of Longform and Investigations - Liz Gibbons
Executive Producer - Monica Garnsey
Series Film Editor - Gary Beelders
Production Coordinator - Ana Isabel Fleming
Production Manager - Simon Frost
Production Executive - Nayantara Gauba
Production Management Assistant - Abigail Knight
Digital Technicians - David Smith, Regan Wharton
Digital Producer - Tamasin Ford
Impact Editors - Charlotte Hayward, Vara Szajkowski
Impact Producers - Blanca Munoz, Adelle Kalakouti, Anusha Kumar, Sharihan Al-Akhras
Additional Photography - Tom Saater, Richard Jephcote
Reconstruction Production Crew - SketchedByTsaint
Art Director - Taiwo Omoniyi
Reconstruction Director of Photography - Ibitayo ‘Tsaint’ Ibikunle
Assistant Producers - Izzy Fleming, Damilola Banjo
Researchers - Maggie Andresen, Ines Ward, Yemisi Adegoke
Reversioning Producer - Anna Payton
Dubbing Mixer - Jez Spencer
Colourist - Boyd Nagle
Online Editor - Chris Stott
Executive Producer, Development - Daniel Adamson, Bilkisu Labaran
Composer - Anna Papadimitriou
Archive - Diverse/Channel 4/Screenocean, Journeyman Pictures, BNNVARA, TV360 Nigeria, Jesus Christ TV

A BBC World Service Investigation in co-production with openDemocracy

[Andrea-snzp]

even as a child something about this prophet never sat right with my spirit, i thank God for the spirit of discernment, never been wrong about an individual

[Sedem]

The people exposing him are those that work with him for Years whilst people defending him are those that watch him on TV ..

[fluctuatnecmergitur]

his followers should chill. we have brains let us watch and make our own opinion

[TheChariot]

You can show African people this video 50 million times and most will say "it's a lie". We need to solve illiteracy.

[nomfundomthembu]

I can't believe there are people who are still defending this monster💔My heart break for all these women who went through such horrific and painful things. 😢

[zillaaddobrown]

The spirit of discernment, something every believer should pray for.😭💔

[maxwellbasil]

I'm a Nigerian Christian and I don't need any BBC documentary to tell me that man was not sent from or by God. By his shenanigans and fruits, a matured child of God can discern who the man truly is but the gullible ones will never admit it.

[MusaMecanica]

Amazing that the only victim that stood up for herself and everyone else was the daughter, the one who suffered the most out of everyone. What a brave woman she is, so much respect. As for the people still worshiping this devil from beyond the grave, you are cowards without an ounce of this girls strenght.

[CharlesAkotoOfori]

Why was this documentary not produced and released when the man was alive so he could be called to answer questions?

[JESUS-IS-GOD]

Guys let’s pursue Christ. Don’t let anything get in between you n Christ who would dare not hurt you😭❣️He died for you❤

[majabasics]

It is still sad that there’s people out there that still think these people are lying…..glad people are speaking out. These types of “Pastors” are the reason so many are running away from Christianity.

[juliamahlaj]

It's important to make documentaries like that. The world needs to know how the Evil operates!

[jossiewriter]

I think such investigations should be conducted while the people are still alive.

[preciouseze]

2024 is the year of exposure!!! Honestly, this is nothing new to some of us. Praying for healing to the victims

[kyril]

This goes to show the importance of always praying for the spirit of discernment

[danisverse]

Sorry to all the people abused, wish i could give them all a hug and make the pain go away.

[kwemsp]

True Christians should be able to discern. We will see more of these this year 😢

[bathsheebabrewster]

This is why Jesus wants us to have a personal relationship with Him
Man will always fail us

[bonganimndzebele]

Even after all these sad accounts, some people still defend him and don’t see anything wrong with him?! You defensive guys are sick!!!

[lennixx]

When I started watching this Documentary, I thought these people were talking about a couple of years of abuse but most of them have endured these maltreatment, abuse, torture and wickedness for over a decade. I hope they find peace