Thirteen years later, he cut a deal with Harmony Records in New York USA under Epic RecordLabel 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, Japan, and has an office in Londan – UK.
Reverend Benjamin Dube was born in Johannesburg, South Africa on January 23 1962, the last of five siblings. His parents, educators and evangelist Benjamin Snr and Grace (Singer) Dube in Assemblies of God Church (Back to God Crusade) under the late Bishop Nicholas Bhengu.
Reverend Benjamin Dube is the founder and CEO of High Praise Centre in Boksburg, Johannesburg: a non-profit organization that addresses the spiritual needs of men, women and children. High Praise Centre inaugurated in 1994 is a family affair of over a 2000 membership.
With his musical background,he has sixteen albums to his name, eight which are still on the market and the latest still to be released on March 07 this year. 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).
At the 2009 Crown Gospel Music Awards Reverend Benjamin was awarded the Best Male Artist and received a Lifetime Achievement Award. 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 honoured him with two awards, Gospel Legend Award and the Best Contemporary Artist.
In addition to his music ministry, Reverend Benjamin Dube is a sought after itinerary speaker. He spoke in former president Nelson Mandela’s “Freedom of the City” award presentation,sharing podiums on both Nelson Mandela and Thabo Mbeki’s presidential inaugurations. He is a well travelled preacher, and has shared podiums with Bishop TD Jakes, Bishop John Francis, Bishop Tudor Bismark, Kirk Franklin, Andrae Crouch, Israel Houghton and many other renowned speakers and musicians. He is doing his Degree in Psychology with UNISA. As senior pastor of High Praise Centre, he speaks to more than 2000 people every Sunday, not counting the seven churches he associates with.
Reverend Dube is the owner of Dube Connection; a music label licensing to SonyBMG and Spirit Music. Through the label he employs his other aptitudes as songwriter,author, and producer/arranger, discovering and developing young talent. Thus far, the label has produced five albums, tow of which have sold Gold and the other two more than Platinum. He has developed business partnership with Sony, Spirit Music, Gallo, EMI, BMG, SAMRO, SARRAL, and RISA
He founded Artist Hope Arise (AHA) in 2009 and also co-founded God’s worshipers Convocation (GWC) in the same year. The first convocation was in September 2009 and is available on DVD. Secular and gospel artists, and celebrities have frequently asked Rev. Benjamin Dube for counselling and his wisdom. He has preached in many of the musicians’ memorial services.
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. He is one of the richest Gospel artists in South Africa with an estimated net worth of $110 Million (as of 2013).
Give Me Direction
Benjamin Dube Lyrics
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My past has kept me where I am
Now is the time to give me directions; to move on
Shine your light upon me
I know that time has come for me
Give me the strength to move on
(Repeat)
Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani
I know that time has come from me
Give me the strength to move on
Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani
Shine your light upon me
I know that time has come for me
(Give me the strength to move on
Give me direction to move on)x2
I know that time has come for me
Give me the strength to move on
The lyrics of Benjamin Dube’s song “Give Me Direction” with a repeating chorus “Give me direction to move on, Give me the strength to move on” express a desire to move on from a place of stagnation caused by the burden of the past. The line “Where to from here, if not with you?” suggests that the singer is seeking guidance from a higher power or perhaps a mentor, as they acknowledge that their past experiences have kept them stuck in one place. In the bridge, the phrase “Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani” is spoken, which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” in Aramaic, and is a quote from Jesus on the cross in the Bible.
The main theme of the song is the need for direction, guidance, and strength to move forward. The urgency in the singer’s voice suggests that they are ready to overcome their past and progress in life. The use of biblical references and plea to God for guidance also adds a spiritual dimension to the song. The lyrics, combined with the song’s powerful melody, create an emotional performance that inspires hope and motivates the listener to seek guidance when they feel lost.
Line by Line Meaning
Where to from here, if not with you?
I need your guidance to move forward, without you I may be lost.
My past has kept me where I am
My previous experiences are hindering me from progressing.
Now is the time to give me directions; to move on
This is the moment I need you to show me the right path, so I can advance.
Shine your light upon me
Radiate your blessings and grace upon me so I can see the way forward.
I know that time has come for me
I am aware that the right moment has arrived for me to make a move.
Give me the strength to move on
Grant me the power and determination to advance despite the obstacles ahead.
Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani
A cry for help to God, asking for divine intervention and direction.
(Give me the strength to move on
Continuation of the plea for the courage to forge ahead.
Give me direction to move on)x2
An earnest request for guidance to move forward.
I know that time has come for me
Acknowledgment that the present is the right time for progress.
Give me the strength to move on
Final appeal for the strength needed to forge ahead towards a brighter future.
Contributed by Elena R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Angy
on It's All Right
God bless you
Francisca Dzikunu
on Ngangingazi
God richly bless you for the good work.
I am a Ghanaian who do not understand the the song ngangingazi but I was greatly moved when I heard it .keep up the good work and I pray for more anointing for you and your crew in Jesus name.
Amen.
Lucky Joe
on HOW EXCELLENT IS YOUR NAME
am blessed by this song and i need the part sung in south africa
Sidney D. Wheatley
on Ngangingazi
Such anointing. I do not understand what they are saying but my God you can feel the anointing
Oyama Unathi Botha
on Release your power
''let your presence FLOW"
Isaiah Fokoe
on Joale leka Mehla
Meaning for Joale le ka mehla
Kedibone Kemmone
on Moses, Aaron
hi i love the song but dont understand can you maybe help with the lyrics please
Martins Ejiogu
on Holy Holy
Thank God for the inspiration you found on that song see you on top