NATHANIEL BASSEY BIOGRAPHY, FAMILY, NET WORTH, & LESSONS FROM HIS LIFE
NATHANIEL BASSEY BIOGRAPHY, FAMILY, NET WORTH, & LESSONS FROM HIS LIFE
NATHANIEL BASSEY BIOGRAPHY
Nathaniel Bassey is a gospel minister, music artist, songwriter, and also a producer. He is also an instrumentalist. Nathaniel Bassey is a youth pastor at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG). He is also the host of the known Halleluyah Challenge that is followed by many Christian worldwide.
BACKGROUND
Nathaniel was born on the 27th of August 1981 to the family of Mr. & Mrs. Bassey in Lagos State. He is a native of Ikot Ofon Ikono, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria. Mr. Joshua Bassey, Nathaniel Bassey’s father was a pastor of the Apostolic Church, Bashua Assembly.
NATHANIEL BASSEY EDUCATION
He had his primary and secondary education in Lagos where his parents lived. He started his undergraduate studies at the University of Lagos (Unilag), studying Urban and Regional Planning. He only studied for 2years when he gained admission to the University of London to study Politics and International Relations.
After that, he went on to Middlesex University Summer School where he took music courses.
MUSIC MINISTRY
He started his music ministry in 1993. Nathaniel Bassey grew up showing interests in instrumentals, highlife, Jazz, etc.
Growing up, he wanted to be a great Jazz musician and as a result of that, he went around playing Jazz with his trumpet at parties and clubs until he met Jesus.
After he got born again, he stopped his obsession with music and he started obsessing about knowing God and the music he now delivers is a platform to show forth God’s love.
SONGS RELEASED BY NATHANIEL BASSEY
Some of his songs include the following:
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
Singles
2010 – 2014
- Emi mimo in the album Someone’s at The Door
- Book of life in the album Someone’s at The Door
- Elohim in the album Someone’s at The Door
- Imela features Enitan Adaba in the album Son of God and Imela
- No other God featuring Lovesong in the album Son of God and Imela
- I know you are here in the album Son of God and Imela
- Take your Glory in the album Son of God and Imela
- Casting Crowns in the album Son of God and Imela
- You deserve the glory/No one in the album Son of God and Imela
- We bless your Name in the album Son of God and Imela
- I believe in You in the album Son of God and Imela
2016 – 2020
- Onise Iyanu featuring Micah Stampleyin the album This God is too Good
- You are God featuring Chigozie Achugo in the album This God is too Good
- Wonderful wonder featuring Lovesong in the album This God is too Good
- This God is too Good features Micah Stampley in the album This God is too Good
- Like a Symphony featuring Jumoke Oshoboke, Unwana Bassey in the album This God is too Good
- The Champion featuring Joe Mettle in the album This God is too Good
- Hallelujah Eh in the album Revival Flames
- Alagbada Ina featuring Victoria Orenze in the album Revival Flames
- Abba Father in the album Revival Flames
NATHANIEL BASSEY’S QUOTES
“…We tend to look for value in the size and volume of external possessions rather than seeing our value from our location, CHRIST!”
“The pressure to be relevant, if not dealt with, may drive you to do things that are NOT RELEVANT, thereby making you IRRELEVANT.”
“What do you do in the face of a setback, NEVER LOSE YOUR CALM, AND YOUR PRAISE! Be grateful.”
“Depression is a sign that there is an illegal occupant in the space of your mind. Evict it with your praise.”
“More popular does not necessarily mean better.”
MARITAL AND RELATIONSHIP STATUS
He is married to Sarah Bassey and they are blessed with two children.
AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS
- 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
NET WORTH
He has been estimated to be around $ 800,000 dollars at the time of this post.
LESSONS FROM HIS LIFE
Dare to always stand out in all you do. And never forget that the gift of a man always makes room for him. Shalom!
