Nathaniel Bassey

Nathaniel Bassey is a renowned Nigerian gospel music singer. He was born in 1978 to a Lagos-based family from Ikot Ofon Ikono in Uyo local government area of Akwa-Ibom state, South-South Nigeria. He was born into a devout Christian home with his father, Mr E Joshua Bassey being a pastor in The Apostolic Church Bashua Assembly.

He grew up with a strong passion for music, particularly the Jazz music genre, with the likes of gospel music icon, Dr Panam Percy Paul inspiring him to give it a trial. Now, Nathaniel Bassey songs is one of the most popular Nigerian Gospel Songs. He is a graduate of Politics and International Relations from the University of London.