Sunday, April 18, 2010

Who is Pastor Benjamin Dube??

Hope for this little girl!



Pastor Benjamin Dube took some time to distribute food parcels that were sponsored by the Foodbank to the kids.

Reverend Benjamin Dube is a music ministerial visionary, anointed songwriter and singer, music producer, mentor/father and pastor to many musicians and an inspiration to secular artists in South Africa. A Gospel legend of Africa, Reverend Benjamin Dube began the journey of his calling in ministry in 1986.

Thirteen years later, he cut a deal with Harmony Records in New York, USA, under Epic Record label and recorded his first live album - "I Feel like Going On" which sold over platinum in RSA only. His music ministry has briskly grown internationally, in USA, Sweden, Netherlands, Paris, Australia, and Japan and has an office in London -UK.

Rev. Benjamin Dube was born in Johannesburg, South Africa on January 23, 1962 -the last of five siblings.

With his musical background, he has fifteen albums to his name, eight which are still in the market. I feel like going on -album sold Platinum (Harmony Records/Spirit Music), Praise Explosion 2002 -album sold Gold (Spirit music/Dube Connection, For every mountain ... thank you-album sold Platinum (Spirit music/Dube Connection), High Praise Explosion "Oh Bless Our God" -album sold Gold (Sony/Dube Connection).

Thrice he was nominated as a Finalist in the MTN-SAMA awards (2004/6) under the Best Contemporary Gospel category and received an award for Best Praise and Worship Album in 2007 and also received a Crown Gospel Music award for Best Praise and Worship Artist 2008. One gospel honored him with two awards, Gospel Legend Award and the Best Contemporary Artist.

Reverend Dube is the Owner of a label called Dube Connection cc. licensing to Sony BMG and Spirit Music. Through the label he employs his other aptitudes as songwriter, author, and producer/arranger, discovering and developing young talent. He has developed business partnership with Sony, Spirit Music, Gallo, EMI, BMG, SAMRO, SARRAL, and RISA.

He is the founder of Artist Hope Arise (AHA) in 2009 and also co-founded God's Worshipers Convocation (GWC) in 2009. The first Convocation was in September 2009 and is available on DVD.

Reverend Benjamin Dube has been a guest of several national television and radio programmes, and has made news in every newspaper and magazine in South Africa. In December 2004, Sunday Sun -Newspaper named him the most influential celebrity of the month with integrity.

Reverend Benjamin with his wife Thabile and four sons live in the south of Johannesburg, RSA.
Pastor Benjamin Duibe rehearsing with the Kids before the launch of his new album "In His Presence 2" on the 07th March 2010.



17 comments:

  1. To God be the Glory. Keep on doing what you've been called for, for your rewards are in Heavenly places. God bless you and your Ministry.

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  2. Love this man of God.....great success to you n ur family. To God be the glory

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  3. Not so long I really started to follow your music but I am very much impressed, you are a good man of God, may he shower you with blessings all the way. I admire you and I will make sure I buy your music.

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  4. Thumps up Man of God! More Grace

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  5. May God increase ur grace n passion for his will n may u make heaven in JESUS name amen
    OCHENICVIEW

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  6. Hi Pastor. Am One Always inspred by your music to worship.

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  7. Last year on one of my prayer n fasting day, I was playing your song : "I NEED YOUR TOUCH LORD ". And then I felt a deep connection to God, n longed to connect with you, ( n I did deep within) possibly even to prepare to meet you or somehow connect with you. May God graciously prosper you, your ministry n family more n more.

    & pliz someone to help me with the Words n English Translation for the song -"NGIHLANZE EMOYENI WAM " (or something like that) am a Zambian - Tonga by tribe. Please help me so I worship with mind understanding.
    God bless all.

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    1. (Sung in Zulu – A Hymn)
      Mabala onke nkosi yam’ (All my stains my
      Lord)
      Awungcolisa umoya wam’ (When my soul is
      dirty)
      Ngihlanze kuwo namhlanje (Purify me today)
      Ungenze ngikufuze ke (Let me be like You)
      Ngihlanze emoyeni wam’ (Purify my soul)
      Mangibethelw’uqobo lwam’ (Let me have only
      Your best)
      Senginikele konk’okwam’ (I give all I have)
      Kuwe Kuwe Kuwe (To You, to You, to You)
      Refrain:

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  9. GRACE AND PEACE BISHOP. I am one of your big fan......ive learnt much from your band and i i like your worshipimg style it is of true worship, worshipping in truth and in spirit, for God is looking for people who will worship in such way as that.

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  10. Am humbled by your character and humility that God has develop in your spirit Man of God. You are my mentor in terms of you understanding the significant of the Holy Spirit every time you worship. Am looking forward one to be close to you and learn much about worship one day. From brother Presley (0761127400). that's my number you can call me.

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  11. Pastor benjamin dube u are very anointed and i love your music

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  12. Pastor Benjamin Dube you have been my inspiration ever, may God help me to be like you, more years of blessing

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  13. Pastor Benjamin Dube you have been my inspiration ever, may God help me to be like you, more years of blessing

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  14. I love you Pastor you bless me and my family you make my spirit to connect with my God

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