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The stories they don’t want told. Season 2: A story of miracles, faith and manipulation

The stories they don’t want told. Delve into a World of Secrets – major BBC global investigations and gripping storytelling. Holding the powerful to account and exposing scandals around the globe. Season 2: The Disciples The cult of Nigerian prophet TB Joshua. A story of miracles, faith and manipulation, told by people from around the world, who gave up everything for one of the most powerful religious figures of the century. Lured by TB Joshua’s claimed healing powers, and the promise that one day they could be like him, they live as disciples in a guarded Lagos compound, cut off from family and friends. Season 1: The Abercrombie Guys An investigation into claims of sexual exploitation made against the former CEO of fashion giant Abercrombie & Fitch. He and his British partner were accused by several men, recruited for sex events they hosted around the world. #WorldofSecrets

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Delve into a World of Secrets – major BBC global investigations and gripping storytelling.

This series of World of Secrets investigates the cult of Nigerian “prophet” TB Joshua. It is a story of miracles, manipulation and abuse, told by people from around the world, who gave up everything for one of the most powerful religious figures of the century. Lured by TB Joshua’s claimed healing powers, and the promise that one day they could be like him, they live as disciples in a guarded Lagos compound, cut off from families and friends. 

Namibian teenager Jessica gives up everything to join “prophet” TB Joshua in Lagos. In the church compound, disciples are encouraged to call him “Daddy”. Then, Anneka tries to escape. 

This programme contains descriptions and references to sexual and physical violence, including sexual assault, rape, and the language associated with it.
Presenters: Charlie Northcott and Yemisi Adegoke
Producer: Rob Byrne
Executive Producer: Georgia Catt
Series Editor: Philip Sellars
Archive: The Synagogue Church of All Nations, Channel 4

World Of Secrets: Season 2: The Disciples

A story of miracles, faith and manipulation

A story of miracles, faith and manipulation. The cult of Nigerian prophet TB Joshua.

The cult of Nigerian prophet TB Joshua. A story of miracles, faith and manipulation, told by people from around the world, who gave up everything for one of the most powerful religious figures of the century. Lured by TB Joshua’s claimed healing powers, and the promise that one day they could be like him, they live as disciples in a guarded Lagos compound, cut off from family and friends.

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