Nathaniel Bassey is a worshiper, gospel singer, songwriter, producer and trumpeter, he is famously known for his ‘hallulia challenge’ an Instagram programme where he worships God for an hour. Onise Iyanu, Imela, and book of life are his famous songs that he is recognized for.
Continue to read more as we unveil to you Nathaniel Bassey biography, age, career and songs.
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Nathaniel Bassey biography
Nathaniel Bassey was conceived on the 27th of August 1978, at Lagos Nigeria, he hails from Ikot Ofono Ikono, Akwa Ibom state , Nigeria. He is currently 42 years as of August 27th 2020.His father, Mr Joshua Bassey was a Pastor of the Apostolic Church, Bashua Assembly
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Education
Nathaniel Bassey was admitted to study Urban and Regional planning at the University of Lagos,after 2 years of study at University of Lagos, he proceeded to study Politics and International Relations at the University of London.
He also studied music courses (popular music and music business) at the Middlesex University Summer school.
Career
Nathaniel Bassey started his music ministry in 1993. He grew up listening to lots of instrumentals, highlife, Jazz, to Rex Lawson, Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davies, etc.
While growing up, Nathaniel wanted to be a super Jazz musician doing Afrocentric, Jazz, highlife etc. As a result, he went about playing Jazz with his trumpet at parties and clubs, he participated in Spectrum 4 quartet, got invited into Steve Rhodes orchestra group where he played for 2years
He switched his musical genre to gospel because of deep religious considerations. He told reporters that he has always been a church man. However, one can be a church goer and still not believe in the gospel with all his heart. Nathaniel makes music for those people whom don’t see the words of God as just empty phrases.
He literally grew up in a church where he sang in the choir and believed that music was the exact instrument that connected him with the Almighty. He traveled to other countries and earned money, although his late mentor, who worked in the Redeemed Christian Church of God, said that music should serve for something more than making a profit.
Everything changed for him when he was asked to compose a song for a day Stella Obasanjo was supposed to attend service and pray in his church; that was the moment Nathaniel experienced a spiritual revolution. When the composition was performed, he realized that this is exactly what he should be doing in life.
Before that he just wanted to be the best trumpeter and improve his skills from a technical point of view. While growing up, he dreamt of achieving glory, surrounding himself with charming girls and fans, travel abroad more, enjoy himself, have fun and study at a musical college.
It can be said that his sudden love for gospel music proved his maturity; he let go of all frivolous activities and began to think about more serious things.
Nathaniel Bassey Albums
- Someone’s at The Door – 2010
- Son of God and Imela – 2014
- This God Is Too Good – 2016
- Revival Flames – 2017
- Jesus: The Resurrection and the Life – 2018
Personal Life
Nathaniel Bassey is happily married to Sarah Bassey and they are blessed with two kids.
He fellowships at The Redeemed Christian Church.
Nathaniel Bassey Awards and Nominations
Here are the last of awards and nomination received by Nathaniel Bassey
- City People Music Award for Gospel Artiste of the Year – 2017
- Best Gospel Artist at the Africa Muzik Magazine Awards & Music Festival Awards (AFRIMMA) – 2017
- Jesus the Resurrection and Life was nominated for Album of Excellence at the African Gospel Music Awards (AGMMA) – 2019
- Artist of the Year nominee by the Crystal Gospel Awards – 2019
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