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Exorcise demon that is DStv on repeat
The seemingly endless stream of repeat programmes on DStv has driven Heather Dugmore to watching programmes featuring Prophet Joshua
I have taken to watching Prophet TB Joshua on Emmanuel TV because at least I can see new faces having demons cast out, instead of watching the same faces on DStv’s obsessively repeated content. DStv claim they regularly purchase "exciting new content", but their lineup speaks otherwise, reflecting the bargain bin of what is available worldwide — 20 films for the price of two if Nicolas Cage or Vin Diesel appear in them all. So it is Emmanuel TV for me. In the latest session, broadcast from his soul palace in Lagos, Prophet Joshua ordered a woman to "release those demons!" as she howled them out, a little too lengthily even for his liking. He gave her the two-second frown — that subtle but highly effective "shut up now" code that we have all used. The woman’s wailing was interfering with the prophet’s instruction to get healed and purchase a bottle of holy water and a prayer bracelet. That was when I realised that I feel just like this woman when watching DStv. I howl incessantly at ...
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