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<p>Juanita Bynum's 50th Birthday</p>

Juanita Bynum's 50th Birthday

By · Updated October 29, 2020
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Mane Attraction

Prophetess Juanita Bynum’s hairstylist, Quita Tiller, puts the finishing touches on her tresses.

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Juanita Bynum’s 50th Birthday
Crystal Power
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Birthday Girl

Dressed in her wedding gown, Bynun had her dress altered after dropping two sizes since her wedding. Adorned with Swarovski crystals, the dress, which took nine months to make, cost $65,000 and her wedding ceremony cost $1.2 million.

“One of the greatest moments of my life was the day that I married,” she says. “That day was supposed to be the defining moment of my life when I would show the world that I had stepped into my womanhood, which was always the original intention of my dress and I refused to let it not be [by wearing it again].”

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Joyful, Joyful

For Bynum, 50, never looked better.

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Crowning Glory

This headband, adorned with Swarovski crystals and designed by Bynum, was also worn on her wedding day and reportedly cost $6,000.

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Peace and Love

Prophetess Bynum throws a peace sign to represent the calm she’s found in her new life.

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Freedom Fighter

Prophetess Bynum addresses family and friends at her sacred ceremony. She explains the powerful meaning behind her sword, which is to fight off all evil from her past so it will not meet her in her future. “When I held that sword up I felt I was fighting for every woman who ever had low self-esteem, feels like she can’t get herself together, and has been made to feel like trash,” she says. “That fight is in me now.”

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Say Cheese

Bynum is all smiles as she greets guests at her sacred ceremony in the Georgian Ballroom at the Biltmore in Atlanta.

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A Silent Prayer

Prophetess Bynum lifts her hands in prayer.

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Keepsakes

Bynum revels in the memories of things she plans to take into her promising future.

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Sisterly Love

Monique Walker, the ex-wife of Hezekiah Walker, serenades Bynum with “This Is My Season” from her debut album, “My Genesis.”

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A Mother’s Care

Bynum plants a tender kiss on her mom, Katherine, better known as Mother Bynum.

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12
My Life by Design

Bynum made her own skirt to celebrate her 50 years. The front of the skirt is made of photos of her; the right side of the skirt has photos of her mom; and the left and back are of her dad.

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13
Dance the Night Away

Bynum gives praise and thanks on the dance floor all while keeping the beat.

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Celebration of Life

Bynum commands the dance floor as she shows her gratitude for her redefinition of self.

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15
Back to the Future

Several items that Juanita purged from her life are laid to rest. “I declared that my past would not be a part of any mockery, shame or error,” she says.

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Family Tree

Bynum designed her own skirt by adding personal memorabilia and photos of herself and her parents from past to present. “My dad was my rock,” says Bynum, who lost her father to a sudden heart attack seven months ago.

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My Rock, My Shield

Prophetess Juanita Bynum pictured here with her late father, who surprised her in Dallas during a conference she had. “My dad always taught me to face my fears head-on,” says Bynum.

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In Perfect Harmony

Gospel artist Darwin Hobbs and wife Traci share birthday wishes with Bynum.

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Sending Wishes

Gospel great Byron Cage helps Bynum celebrate her special day.

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20
Supporting His Friend

Gospel artist Duane Woods makes his way inside the birthday celebration.

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21
Men of Honor

Q of 112 left, and Isaac, a member of gospel quartet Men of Standard, also show their love and support for Prophetess Bynum.

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22
Unconditional Love

Dr. Bynum and mom Katherine celebrate the special milestone.

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23
In The Spirit

Gospel artist Myron Williams wishes his boss a happy b-day. Williams is an artist on Bynum’s Flow Records in Dallas, Texas.

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24
Family Roots

Bynum’s older sister Kathy and mother are all smiles celebrating their loved one.

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Hugs and Kisses

Zevik, Bynum’s 5-year-old nephew, cuddles up to his auntie.

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26
Dynamic Duo

Minister Carolyn Showell and Prophetess Juanita Bynum enjoy the spotlight for a little bit.

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27
The Holy Trinity

Pastor Tom Melnichuk and Sidney Melnichuk of The Prayer Palace in Ontario, Canada, make the trip to enjoy the festivities with Prophetess Bynum.

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Elegant Affair

The sacred ceremony was held in The Georgian Ballroom in the Biltmore Hotel in Atlanta.

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Candace Hight
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The Bloom Effect

The table centerpiece, a three-foot cracked glass vase, holds three dozen white roses and orchids.

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30
A Slice of My Life

An eight-tier vanilla cake with fresh pink flowers and photos of her family. “I dedicated the top layer of the cake to my mom, which had a photo of me and father on it,” she says.

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Tower of Love

Close-up of Bynum’s birthday cake, which was made with real pink roses and family photos.

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32
Head of State

A table reserved for Bynum, Mother Bynum and her older sister Kathy.

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33
Destiny’s Child

Prophetess Bynum gifted her 300 guests—men and women—with this crystal rock ring inscribed with he words “Redefine Yourself” and challenged everyone to get married to their destiny.

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