Nigerian pastor TB Joshua who died on Saturday at the age of 57 had earlier indicated that he was not going to celebrate his 58th birthday on June 12, 2021.

Announcing the news, TB Joshua in a broadcast video said, "June 12 is around the corner as you know, I'm a man of the people. The wound of one is the wound of all."

Adding, "It will no be easy for me to celebrate my birthday. Some of the people who want to come are troubled by the situation all over the world. We see their fear and their worry. I feel their fear and I feel their worry."

TB advised his followers to dedicate the day to prayer and fasting for the needy. 

In a statement, TB Joshua Ministries said: “God has taken His servant Prophet TB Joshua home – as it should be by divine will. His last moments on Earth were spent in the service of God. This is what he was born for, lived for and died for.”

It continued, “TB Joshua leaves “a legacy of service and sacrifice to God’s Kingdom that is living for generations yet unborn”.

“The Synagogue, Church Of All Nations and Emmanuel TV Family appreciate your love, prayers and concern at this time and request a time of privacy for the family.”

His last prophecy for 2021 was vague. However, he added that he will talk to God to give him the mandate to release anointing water and anointing sticker that the congregants can use to protect themselves.

Details of his death have not yet been disclosed.