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).
Medley
Benjamin Dube Lyrics
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Oh how He cares
Oh how I love Him
Because He first loved me
Oh how I love Him
Oh how He cares
Oh how I love Him
Oh how I love Him
Oh how He cares
Oh how I love Him
Because He first loved me
Oh how I love Him
Oh how He cares
Oh how I love Him
Because He first loved me
UnguJehova wena
Siphephelo sam nguwe
UnguMelusi wam wena
Ukuthula kum kuwe
UnguJehova wena
Siphephelo sam nguwe
UnguMelusi wam wena
Ukuthula kum kuwe
Ungumthokozisi wena
Ukuphila kwam kuwe
Ungenzel' okuhle wena
Elshadai Adonai Nguwe
Ungumthokozisi Wena
Ukuphila kwam kuwe
Ungenzel' okuhle wena
Elshadai Adonai Nguwe
Elshadai Adonai Nguwe
Elshadai Adonai Nguwe
Elshadai Adonai Nguwe
Elshadai Adonai Nguwe
Elshadai Adonai Nguwe
Elshadai Adonai Nguwe
Elshadai Adonai Nguwe
Elshadai Adonai Nguwe
Elshadai Adonai Nguwe
The first segment of the song consists of one repeating verse expressing the singer's love and care for the Lord, followed by the declaration that this love is based on the Lord's initial love for the singer. The repetition of this verse emphasizes the deep affection and gratitude that the singer feels for the Lord. The second segment shifts to the Zulu language and begins with a declaration of the Lord's character and role in the singer's life. The Lord is described as a means of protection and a source of peace. The verse then transitions into a declaration of the Lord's qualities, including being the source of true joy and the doer of good deeds. The use of the Zulu language adds to the overall diversity of the song and the recognition of different cultures praising the Lord.
Overall, the medley is a powerful expression of the love and adoration that the singer feels for the Lord, conveyed through both English and Zulu lyrics. The emphasis on the Lord's love and care for the singer serves as a reminder that this love is unconditional, and the different qualities and roles of the Lord are celebrated through the verses.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh how I love Him
Expressing my intense feelings of adoration for Him
Oh how He cares
Acknowledge that He looks out for me and loves me deeply
Because He first loved me
My affection towards Him is based on His gracious love towards me
UnguJehova wena
You are Jehovah, the Lord God Almighty
Siphephelo sam nguwe
You are my refuge and strength
UnguMelusi wam wena
You are my Shepherd
Ukuthula kum kuwe
In You, there is peace
Ungumthokozisi wena
You are my joy
Ukuphila kwam kuwe
My life is in You
Ungenzel' okuhle wena
You are the One who does wondrous things
Elshadai Adonai Nguwe
You are the Almighty God, the Lord of Lords
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@6ontleitumeleng633
"UnguJehova wena, (You are Jehovah)
Isiphephelo sam’ nguwe (My shield is you)
Ungumelusi wam’ wena, (My shepherd, is you)
Ukuthula kwam’ nguwe (You are my peace)
Ungumthokozisi wena (You are the bringer of all joy)
Ukuphila kwam’ nguwe (My life belongs to you)
Ungenzel’okuhle wena (You do great things)
(Njalo, Njalo) (Always)
El Shaddai Adonnai nguwe (You are God Almighty, our Lord)
beautiful song🙏🙌❤
@carolgrant4308
Please keep holding on my friend.
You are very Special.
You were created by God in his IMAGE. Wow!!!!!
I want to remind you that " This too will pass",
Everything in life is Temporary,.
It MUST and WILL get better.
God Bless you and i assure you soon you will be testifying with Joy and Happiness how GREAT you are feeling now.
God has Great plans for u.
PATIENCE!!! 😄🙏
@pastorw.fkumuyi6925
Beloved, I don't know you
in person but God knows
you. God minister to me a
revelation when I was on
your profile to see things
around you,I saw
blessings but spiritual
attacks holding on to
them,in prayers,i saw a
woman in the realm of
the spirit monitoring and
plotting delay be in your
life, with an evil mirror,
and a motive to destroy.
But as I speak to you now
her time is up, Render
hand of favour with
Anything you can afford
to these motherless
foundation (MRS DEBORAH
MOTHERLESS
FOUNDATION) in kebbi
state nigeria before
2DAYS with faith, as I
Rise my hands towards
heaven and pray for you
they shall serve as point
of contact where ever you
are, you will receive
double portion of grace to
excel and total
restoration of
breakthrough in your life
and in the life of your
family. Deliver them to the
MD in charge of the
orphanage to get their
details on (WhatsApp or
call them now on
(+2349058629827) tell him I
sent you. For it is not by
might nor by in power but
of the spirit saith the lord
(zechariah 4:6). You shall
testify to the Glory of God
in your life. God bless you....................
@semwenseou
I Love This song
UnguJehova wena, (You are Jehovah)
Isiphephelo sam’ nguwe (My shield is you)
Ungumelusi wam’ wena, (My shepherd, is you)
Ukuthula kwam’ nguwe (You are my peace)
(Repeat)
Ungumthokozisi wena (You are the bringer of all joy)
Ukuphila kwam’ nguwe (My life belongs to you)
Ungenzel’okuhle wena (You do great things) (Njalo, Njalo) (Always)
El Shaddai Adonnai nguwe (You are God Almighty, our Lord)
(Repeat
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@janethsaukiwa3966
Wow wow😍 makanana I LOVE THE SONG I FILL BLESSING and powerful in me thank you Jesus ,Love From Tanzania East Africa plz welcome to Dar es Salaam Tanzania Mr Omega be blessed Man of God
@FezieK202
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@gabisilekhumalo389
uelshadai adonai
@elizabeppe4912
Spirittunez
@elevit9391
I’m 9 and my sister is 6 we just lost our dad due to COVID and we listen to this praising a lot. Jesus love us
@courtneyatties2106
Condolences to you and your family. Also lost my dad this year still feels surreal...
@boiketlowakaboiketlo8687
May great Lord protect you at all times
@sicelovilane5391
God is with you. He'll neither leave you nor forsake you