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).
Praise
Benjamin Dube Lyrics
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late in the evening
what will i say to you oh lord
you woke me up this morning
you gave me an assignment
to be the praise of your name
praise (×3) The Lord.
would you say it again.
praise (×3) the lord.
All honour
all glory
all power
To you×3
would you say it again
All honour
All glory
All power
praise (×3) the lord
In Benjamin Dube's song, "Praise," the lyrics communicate the importance of praising God throughout the day. The song opens with the acknowledgement that God woke the singer up early in the morning and gave them an assignment to be the praise of His name. The lyrics show that the singer recognizes the gift of life they have been given and chooses to dedicate their days to worshipping and praising God. The repetition of the chorus, "praise (×3) the Lord," reinforces the message of continuous praise and reminds listeners to always give honour, glory, and power to God.
The song also highlights the three qualities of God, honour, glory, and power, which are repeated in the second verse, "All honour, all glory, all power, To you×3." This repetition reinforces the idea that God is ultimately deserving of all recognition and praise, and the singer feels privileged to be able to offer their worship to Him. The song encourages listeners to focus their energy and attention on praising God and acknowledging His power and glory throughout their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
early in the morning
At the break of dawn
late in the evening
At the end of the day
what will i say to you oh lord
What words can I use to express my gratitude to you, my Lord?
you woke me up this morning
You granted me the gift of waking up this morning
you gave me an assignment
You entrusted me with a mission
to be the praise of your name
To live my life as a testimony and an expression of praise for Your Holy Name
praise (×3) The Lord.
I lift my voice in worship and adoration of You, my Lord and Saviour
would you say it again.
May I repeat my praise to You, my Lord?
All honour
All the respect and reverence
all glory
All the splendor and magnificence
all power
All the might and dominion
To you×3
Belongs to You and You alone
praise (×3) the lord
I will continue to exalt and glorify You, my Lord and King
Contributed by Savannah S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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