Nathaniel Bassey is a Nigerian singer, pastor, trumpeter and gospel songwriter popularly known for his songs “Imela”, “Onise Iyanu” and “Olowogbogboro. He attends The Redeemed Christan Church Of God. Nathaniel BasseyBorn Lagso, NigeriaNationalityNigerianOccupationGospel musicianNotable work#HallelujahChallengeWebsit www.nathnielbassey
Early life and education
Bassey was born in Lagos, Nigeria in 1981. He studied international relations and politics at the University of Lagos before moving to London to study Politics thereafter. Conversely, he studied music at Middlesex University Summer
Full name: Nathaniel BasseyDate of birth: 27th of August 1978Place of birth: Lagos StateParents: Mr. and Mrs. Joshua BasseyWife: Sarah BasseyNationality:NigerianResidence:Lagos, NigeriaNet worth: $870,000
Nathaniel Bassey (fondly called Nat) was born in Lagos, though he hails from Ikot Ofon Ikono, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria into a Christian home. He was born on the 27th of August 1978, to Mr and Mrs Bassey. His father, Mr Joshua Bassey was a Pastor of the Apostolic Church, Bashua Assembly. Nathaniel Bassey was exposed to music at a young age from attending church. He constantly listened to Dr. Panan Percy Paul who inspired his love for music.
Nathaniel Bassey had his primary and secondary education in Lagos, Nigeria. Also, he had part of his undergraduate studies at the University of Lagos (Unilag), where he studied Urban and Regional Planning for 2years before he gained admission to study Politics and International Relations at the University of London. This, he had to relocate to London to complete his tertiary education.
Nathaniel Bassey Family
Nathaniel Bassey is happily married to. Sarah Bassey and they are blessed with two children- a boy and a girl.
Natheniel Bassey is also a Youth Pastor and music director in the Redeemed Christian Church of God.
Nathaniel Bassey Music Career
Nathaniel Bassey always loved listening to instrumentalists; he learned and perfected his skills in playing the trumpet. He somehow fell in love with the Jazz music genre and aspired to be a successful Jazz music artist. He began listening, imitating, and playing the songs of Louis Armstrong, Miles Davies, Clifford Brown, Charlie Parker, Stan Getz, and Kirk Whalum, Phil Driscoll, Hugh Masekela, and other jazz luminaries.
Nathaniel Bassey Net worth
As of 2021, the estimated net worth of Nathaniel Bassey is about $870,000. He makes his money from advertisements, shows, and church performances, as well as album downloads and sales.
Nathaniel Bassey 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
