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).
I really am grateful
Benjamin Dube Lyrics
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Lord I appreciate your love
For keeping me all through the day
I’m here to say thank you Lord
For walking right by my side
Every night I don’t always say
Without your help
I wouldn’t make it through the day
Lord I don’t thank you enough
But I really am grateful
For keeping me
Lord I don’t thank you enough
But I really am grateful
Every tear that I cried
Oh reminds me of the things
That you brought me through
Every pain that I feel
Reminds me that there’s no sickness
That you can’t Heal
Each night I lay awake
And I hear you telling me
That you’re not gonna
Let my soul waste
Lord I don’t thank you enough
But I really am grateful
For keeping me
Lord I don’t thank you enough
But I really am grateful
Every time I get a chance
To take some time and praise
I’ll never forget
All you’ve done for me
Every time I get a chance
To take some time and praise
I’ll remember when
You saved my life from sin
I am grateful (Grateful)
Grateful for my life (Grateful)
For all you’ve done for me oh Lord (Grateful)
Thank you Jesus thank you Lord
I am Grateful (Grateful)
Grateful (Grateful)
You woke me up this morning (Grateful)
What you’ve done for me (What you’ve done for me)
Grateful (Grateful)
Grateful (Grateful)
I’m so Grateful (Grateful)
Grateful (Grateful)
Grateful
Grateful
I’m so grateful (Is not by power)
Grateful (Grateful)
Grateful (Grateful)
Grateful (Hallelujah thank you Jesus)
Grateful
Grateful
Grateful
Grateful
The song "I Really Am Grateful" by Benjamin Dube is a heartfelt expression of gratitude towards God for His constant presence and guidance. The first verse talks about how the singer appreciates God's love for waking him up each morning and keeping him throughout the day. He acknowledges that without God's help, he wouldn't make it through the day. In the chorus, the singer admits that he doesn't thank God enough, but he really is grateful for everything that God has done for him, especially for keeping him.
The second verse talks about how the singer is reminded of God's faithfulness through the difficult times he has been through, including tears and pain. He hears God telling him that He won't let his soul waste, which gives him comfort and assurance. In the bridge, the singer declares that he will never forget all that God has done for him and will always take time to praise Him. He remembers how God saved him from sin and is grateful for his life.
Overall, "I Really Am Grateful" is a powerful expression of gratitude towards God for His constant love and faithfulness. It encourages listeners to take time to acknowledge God's presence in their lives and thank Him for everything He has done.
Line by Line Meaning
For waking me up this morning
I am thankful for being able to wake up this morning and have another day to live.
Lord I appreciate your love
I acknowledge and am grateful for the love that God has towards me.
For keeping me all through the day
I am grateful for the continuous protection God provides throughout each day.
I’m here to say thank you Lord
I am expressing my gratitude and giving thanks to God.
For walking right by my side
I am grateful for God’s constant presence and guidance in my life.
Every night I don’t always say
I don’t always remember to give thanks to God at the end of every day.
Without your help I wouldn’t make it through the day
I acknowledge that I am dependent on God’s strength and guidance to overcome challenges each day.
Lord I don’t thank you enough
I recognize that I do not express my gratitude to God enough.
But I really am grateful
However, I truly am thankful for God’s love and blessings in my life.
Every tear that I cried
I remember the difficult times I have faced and recognize God’s faithfulness in helping me overcome them.
Oh reminds me of the things that you brought me through
Reminds me of the challenges that God has helped me overcome.
Every pain that I feel
The physical and emotional pain I experience reminds me that God is able to heal any ailment.
Reminds me that there’s no sickness that you can’t Heal
I am reassured that no matter the severity of any illness, God has the power to heal.
Each night I lay awake
I reflect on my day and my relationship with God.
And I hear you telling me
I am comforted by God’s voice and message that He is with me.
That you’re not gonna Let my soul waste
God is reminding me that He will not let me suffer eternally.
Every time I get a chance To take some time and praise
Whenever I have a moment to express my gratitude and praise towards God.
I’ll never forget All you’ve done for me
I will always remember and acknowledge the blessings God has bestowed upon me.
I’ll remember when You saved my life from sin
I remember and am thankful for God’s salvation and forgiveness from my sins.
Grateful for my life (Grateful)
I appreciate and am grateful for the life that God has given me.
Thank you Jesus thank you Lord
I am giving thanks and expressing my gratitude towards God.
I’m so Grateful (Grateful)
I am extremely thankful and appreciative towards God.
Is not by power
I acknowledge that my strength does not come from my own power, but rather from God.
Hallelujah thank you Jesus
Praising God and giving thanks to Jesus.
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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