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).
Uyahalalela
Benjamin Dube Lyrics
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Uyahalalela, uyahalalela, Jesu wa Makgotla (Glorious, he is glorious, Jesus Lord of hosts)
Uyahala uyahalalela, Jesu wa Makgotla (Glorious, he is glorious, Jesus Lord of hosts)
Uyahalalela, uyahalalela, Jesu wa Makgotla (Glorious, he is glorious, Jesus Lord of hosts)
We praise, we praise, your name
We praise, we praise, your name,
we praise your name, we praise your name
We praise, we praise, your name
We praise, we praise, your name,
we praise your name, we praise your name
we praise, we praise your name…
The lyrics of Benjamin Dube's song Uyahalalela are a joyful and triumphant expression of the singer's gratitude and awe for Jesus as the Lord of hosts. The repetition of "Uyahala uyahalalela" and "Jesu wa Makgotla" create a powerful chanting effect that adds to the celebratory and reverent mood of the song. The translation of "Jesu wa Makgotla" as "Jesus Lord of hosts" refers to the biblical understanding of God as the leader of armies, emphasizing his power and sovereignty.
The second part of the song, "We praise, we praise, your name" reinforces the central theme of worship and adoration, with the emphasis on the pronoun "we" indicating a communal and collective joy in the experience of praising God's name. The repetition of the phrase "we praise your name" in different combinations serves to reinforce the joyful, repetitive motion of the song, and the final chorus ends with an emphatic repetition of "we praise, we praise your name."
Overall, Uyahalalela is a joyful and uplifting song of praise, reminding us of the majesty and power of God, and encouraging us to lift our voices in adoration and celebration of his name.
Line by Line Meaning
Uyahala uyahalalela, Jesu wa Makgotla
Glorious, he is glorious, Jesus Lord of hosts
Uyahalalela, uyahalalela, Jesu wa Makgotla
Glorious, he is glorious, Jesus Lord of hosts
Uyahala uyahalalela, Jesu wa Makgotla
Glorious, he is glorious, Jesus Lord of hosts
Uyahalalela, uyahalalela, Jesu wa Makgotla
Glorious, he is glorious, Jesus Lord of hosts
We praise, we praise, your name
We honor and glorify your name through our praises
We praise, we praise, your name,
We honor and glorify your name through our praises
we praise your name, we praise your name
We specifically glorify your name through our praises
we praise, we praise your name
We honor and glorify your name through our praises
Contributed by Ryan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@franksonjillo9582
Benjamin Dube the king of worshippers in the world,,, you've nailed it sir,,
@persyd7942
Benjamin Dube’s music never gets old. I remember listening to ‘Bow Down’ for the first time. That was 10 years ago but the song still has the same effect. A very important lesson I’ve learnt from observing him, “Worship the source NOT the resource”. For as long as we abide by this principle we shall never run dry 🙏🇧🇼
@lebomuchmoney7886
True hey. Never out of season. I still get into deep worship with his songs. SA🇿🇦
@kabelomotaung3502
Ben Dube 🔥🔥 mighty servant of God
@fellythedi1495
Who is here in 2023 let’s worship God no mater what you are going through Jesus is Lord he’s our rescue 🙌🙌😭
@mfundwenhleh31
Who else wanna say may Neyi Zimus soul REST IN PEACE he was part of this group and he will always be remembered. 💔😭🙏🙌😘
@petrosmaleka2535
Rest in peace man of God in jesus name
@kerwensjacques8460
I remember him
@isaacgyani1403
Eeeiii, neyi zimu is gone. I'm sad
@ruthdarko2584
😭😭