In today’s edition of The Sun, the remarkable revelation of Prophet TB Joshua’s prediction concerning Michael Jackson is covered…
In his days, French physician and astrologer, Nostradamus, stunned the world with his predictions that hit the bull’s eye. Widely acclaimed as the ‘man who saw tomorrow’, Nostradamus, born Michel De Nostre Dame, in his rhymed book of prophecies, “The Centuries” (1555), foretold events that confounded even the fiercest of critics. Centuries after, some of the events he foretold still occur with such prophetic accuracy that provokes awe. For instance, Nostradamus predicted the rise of Adolf Hitler. In “The Centuries,” he called Hitler Hister.
He also foretold the emergence of Saddam Hussein and referred to Osama bin Laden as “ King of Terror.” Couched in symbolism and metaphor, he unequivocally predicted the bombing and destruction of the New York-based World Trade Centre and the Twin Towers in what is now known as 9/11.
In our day, albeit on a different pedestal, two clerics appear to follow in the footsteps of the late French astrologer. Apart from their many revelations and predictions that had come to pass, both men only a few months ago had gazed into their spiritual ‘crystal ball’ and revealed what later shook the world like a thunderbolt.
Like Nostradamus, Prophet T.B Joshua of The Synagogue Church of all Nations and Primate Elijah Babatunde Ayodele of the INRI Spiritual Home, both based in Lagos, accurately predicted the death of American pop music icon, Michael Jackson.
T.B Joshua on MJ
June 12, 2009, a significant date in Nigeria’s electoral history, was Prophet T.B Joshua’s birthday. A week before the date, the man of God, as his teeming followers call him, went to “the mountain.”
One of his apostles, Pastor Chris, a Briton, told Sunday Sun that he went to the mountain to pray, fast and communicate with God. After days of dwelling on the mountain and “seeking God’s face,” the prophet came down and announced to his congregation and the church’s live cable, Emmanuel TV, that the pop music icon, Michael Jackson, needed deliverance on Sunday, June 14, 2009. Before that date, he frantically looked for a close associate of the star in Nigeria and instructed him to go and “bring Michael Jackson for healing and deliverance.”
Prophet TB Joshua
Prophet Joshua reached for renowned flutist, music composer and former president of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN), Tee Mac Itsueli. Alarmed, the latter quickly placed a telephone call to Marlon, Michael Jackson’s brother, who is also Tee Mac’s business associate. After a flurry of calls, the pop star told Tee Mac he would be in Nigeria in August after his return-to-stage concerts billed for July.
Shocking departure
Apparently shocked by the sudden demise of the mega star, Tee Mac came to The Synagogue last Sunday, June 28 and gave a testimony of what transpired between him and Prophet Joshua.
Speaking to the open church, he recounted: “On his birthday, June 12, the man of God sent for me. I came and he told me to tell my friend, Michael Jackson, to come for healing and deliverance. “I got in touch with him through his brother, Marlon. But Michael couldn’t come here because he had concerts for the whole of July. But we concluded arrangement for him to be around in August.”
Obviously bereaved, Tee- Mac further told the congregation in an emotion-laden voice: “Michael Jackson and his brothers are billed for a reunion concert in October. Apart from this, the Jackson’s family is building a memorabilia in Badagry. It is sad that Michael is not here anymore for the project.”
Replay of prophecy
Prophet Joshua’s prophecy was replayed to an equally aghast congregation, and he said: “Pray, I am seeing a great star. He is great upon the world and shouting hey, hey… “I see something happening to that star which may lead him to a journey of no return. “He is somebody between life and death. He is not in your community. He is too young to leave your midst. But if it is the will of God, there’s nothing we can do”.
Obviously constrained and at pains, he told the congregation: “When I see something like this, I tell God to guide me. It is a sin if I keep quiet and do nothing. People will soon give me names for seeing death, disasters and speaking out.”
Primate Ayodele also saw it
Back in December 2008, head of the INRI Spiritual Home, Primate Elijah Babatunde Ayodele, had predicted the death of the man widely regarded as the King of Pop Music on the occasion of his yearly predictions. Then, he did not mention his name. But later in June 2009, the prophet specifically said Michael Jackson’s family should be full of prayers for the late musician.
Bombshell
In December 2008, he told Sunday Sun that one great musician would pass on in the coming year. At the time, the impression was that the primate was talking of a Nigerian musician. But when our reporter met him again on June 19, 2009 for a mid-year preview of his predictions, Primate Ayodele repeated that a renowned musician would soon pass away.
After the interview, our reporter curiously sought to know the musician, and Primate Ayodele dropped the bombshell. He said that Michael Jackson’s family needed to pray to avert the looming danger over the great musician. When the reporter asked why he did not mention the name, he said people may misinterpret the message but that he was already interceding for him. However, as we were preparing the story for publication in July, the unexpected happened, and the legendary MJ passed on June 25. In the same vein, the Nostradamus of Africa, as Primate Ayodele is called by his admirers, predicted that House of Assembly Speakers in five states in Nigeria will lose their seats. So far, three have gone. Mohammed Alkali of Niger State was removed in June 9. Idris Ndako, who replaced him, resigned within one week. Similarly, former Speaker of the Plateau State Assembly, Emmanuel Go’ar, was removed on January 22.
He had also predicted that some governors will not finish their term. Professor Oserheimen Osunbor has already left the Edo State government house after which Segun Agagu was also sacked in Ondo.
Ayodele also specifically said the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) governorship candidate, Abiola Ajimobi, will not win his appeal against Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala of Oyo State. It came to pass just as he predicted that two Nigerian actresses would die. Former Mama Ajasco, Iyabo Momoh, has now gone to the world beyond.
Other events he foretold were that there would be bloodshed in Nigeria. We have had bloodbath in the Niger Delta in recent months even as lives were lost during the April governorship re-run election in Ekiti State.
The man also predicted the changes in the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Last month, the former governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, was replaced by Sanusi Lamido Sanusi.
He equally foresaw the lingering strike by university lecturers. Among predictions he told Sunday Sun would happen before the end of the year is that the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP), Senator Ibikunle Amosun, who is challenging the election of the Ogun State Governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, will again lose at the second election tribunal.
The cleric also specifically said the AC governorship candidate in Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola, will lose the retrial of his case at the tribunal just as he insisted that Coach Amodu Shuaibu will be disgraced out of the Super Eagles before the end of the year.
Memorial concert for MJ
Meanwhile, arrangements are in top gear for a memorial concert in honour of the late pop music star in Nigeria. Sunday Sun learnt that the concert tagged “REMEMBERING MICHAEL (JACKSON) (R.E.M.I.) was initiated by an ex-president of PMAN, Bolaji Rosiji, under the auspices of his Gauranga Foundation in partnership with Z-Mirage/ZMC and a South African conglomerate. The concert is planned to replicate that which MJ could not hold in London as a result of his demise, thus making Nigeria, which he never visited, host one of the biggest shows in his honour. Although the venue and date are still unconfirmed, it is likely to hold in Lagos.
Rosiji, who confirmed this in a telephone interview with Sunday Sun, also disclosed that the R.E.M.I Concert will involve most of the African foreign missions in Nigeria, with the crème de la crème of African, European and American artistes entertaining guests.
He said invitation has been sent out to colleagues and fans of Michael while arrangements were in top gear to make the event a hitch-free one.
His words: “The project will be an African affair, and the different regions of the continent are to participate fully in the event with artistes representing each zone. I hope the R.E.M.I Concert will help keep Michael’s good works alive. This is what he should be known for. “I am unhappy about some of the negative things being said about him posthumously. I grew up with Michael in my living room. He was the first African-American that many in my generation saw as the symbol of a successful African.”
Rosiji stated that those who criticise him for being broke have forgotten that he gave a lot of his money away, making him a very exceptional humanitarian. According to him, Michael loved children so much that he took time out when touring to visit sick children and that he was one of the inspirations behind the Gauranga Foundation’s Artistes to Kids Project. Michael was listed in the 2000 edition of the Guinness Book of World Records for breaking the record for the “Most Charities Supported by a Pop Star” (39 in all).
Similarly, the CEO of Zmirage, Mr Teju Kareem, said apart from himself, there are millions of Nigerians who adore the late musician and would love to honour him. “It is not just me who is passionate about this. There are millions of Nigerians out there who would like the opportunity to bid farewell to Michael. But they don’t have a place to go to express their love and grief while dancing to his music. We want to offer them that opportunity.
“The concert will not only be of the international standards that Zmirage is known for, it will be of Michael Jackson’s standards. All Nigerians, Americans resident in Nigeria as well as other foreigners in Nigeria are expected to be there to say “Bye, Michael,” he said. Some state governments are expected to partner the organisers alongside the media, airlines and hotels. As part of the pre-concert events, the organisers will open a tribute centre at the National Theatre later this week where well-wishers will pay tribute while signing a condolence register.
SOURCE: The Sun News, Nigeria
If the Primate could see MJ’s death, why did he not do something to prevent it. At least TBJ reached out to the sinking star in an attempt to save him. We need prophet’s with solution not prophets of doom.