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).
It's All Right
Benjamin Dube Lyrics
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Through it all
I’ve learn to trust in Jesus
I’ve learn to trust in God
Through it all
Through it all
I’ve learn to depend upon His word
Through it all
I’ve learn to trust in Jesus
I’ve learn to trust in God
Through it all
Through it all
I’ve learn to depend upon His word
Through it all
Through it all (I've got to tell somebody here)
I’ve learn to trust in Jesus (I wouldn't be here today if it wasn't of Him)
I’ve learn to trust in God (I’ve learn to trust in God)
Through it all (Through it all)
(I wouldn't be here today) Through it all
I’ve learn (I’ve learn to depend upon His word)
Whatever I went through
It's still okay
The Lord was teaching something
Now I'm better and wise
Through it all
Through it all I've learn to depend upon His word
Come on Free State choir say through it all (Through it all)
Through it all (Through it all)
June 16 it was worth it (I’ve learn to trust in Jesus)
And I've learned to trust in God (I’ve learn to trust in God)
Oh say through it all (Through it all)
I don't care what the say (Through it all)
I’ve learn (I’ve learn to depend upon His word)
I’ve learn (I’ve learn to depend upon His word)
Say it again everybody (I’ve learn to depend upon His word)
Say it again come say it again I've learn (I’ve learn to depend upon His word)
Say for the last time say (I’ve learn to depend upon His word)
The lyrics of Benjamin Dube's "It's All Right" express a strong faith in God and a deep trust in Jesus. The repetition of "through it all" serves to emphasize how this trust and faith have been a constant in the singer's life, even in the face of difficult circumstances. The lyrics suggest that whatever the singer has gone through, it has been worth it, because it has taught them important lessons and made them a better, wiser person.
The singer acknowledges that it is only through God's help and guidance that they have been able to make it through tough times. They have learned to rely on the word of God, which has become a source of comfort and strength. The line "I wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for Him" underscores the importance of faith in the singer's survival and success.
Overall, the lyrics convey a message of hope and resilience in the face of adversity. The idea that one can learn and grow from difficult experiences, and that faith can provide the support needed to make it through tough times, is a powerful one.
Line by Line Meaning
Through it all
Despite all the challenges and difficulties I faced
Through it all
Even in the toughest moments
I’ve learn to trust in Jesus
I have come to rely on Jesus as my source of strength and hope
I’ve learn to trust in God
I have developed confidence in God's plan for my life
Through it all
Despite all the hardships and setbacks
Through it all
Even in the darkest times
I’ve learn to depend upon His word
I have come to rely on the teachings found in the Bible for guidance and comfort
Whatever I went through
No matter what I faced
It's still okay
It's all going to be alright
The Lord was teaching something
God was using my struggles to teach me a valuable lesson
Now I'm better and wise
Now I am stronger and wiser because of what I went through
Come on Free State choir say through it all
Let's all say that, despite all we have been through
June 16 it was worth it
The struggles I faced on June 16 were worth it for what I gained
And I've learned to trust in God
Through everything, I have gained confidence in God's power and goodness
Oh say through it all
Let's keep saying, despite all we have faced
I don't care what the say
Despite what others may think or say about me
I’ve learn (I’ve learn to depend upon His word)
I have gained experience in relying on the teachings of the Bible
Say it again everybody (I’ve learn to depend upon His word)
Let's repeat that we have learned to rely on the Bible's guidance
Say it again come say it again I've learn (I’ve learn to depend upon His word)
Let's say it again, we have gained experience in relying on God's teaching
Say for the last time say (I’ve learn to depend upon His word)
One more time, let's emphasize that we have learned to rely on the Bible's guidance
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