Pastor Nathaniel Bassey is a gospel Music minister from Akwa lbom State, Nigeria. He is a Recording Artiste, trumpet player, singer/songwriter and a music producer. He serves as the Pastor-In-Charge of THE OASIS- The ‘Young Adult church of RCCG, The King’s Court, Lagos, Nigeria. Before accepting the call of God to full time music ministry, Pastor Nathaniel was band leader of the Steve Rhodes Jazz orchestra, a member of the Spec-trum 4 jazz quintet, and many other musical bands and affiliations. Pastor Nathaniel believes that music Is primarily, a fundamental tool in the praise and worship of God and an avenue by which he (God) relates with his people. He expresses his deep love for God through his music and features in concerts, crusades, church events and other kingdom gatherings and continues to lead many to the LORD. Pastor Nathaniel speaks at worship and music seminars within and outside the shores of Nigeria Inspiring the next generation of worship leaders and gospel musicians has also been a major focus of his ministry, regularly emphasizing the concept of a “TOTAL AND COMPLETE” music minister with SPIRIT, SKILL AND CHARACTER.
His distinctly prophetic sound on the trumpet resonates far and wide, stirring a revival and passion to holiness, godliness and heartfelt worship in the body of Christ. His debut album, Elohim, was recorded in 2008 In Cape Town, South Africa. He has gone ahead to release other albums since then; THE SON OF GOD (2014), THIS GOD IS TOO GOOD (2016), REVIVAL FLAMES (2017), JESUS: THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE (2018), THE KING IS COMING (2019), HAI I ELWAH AGAIN (20211. NAMES OF GOD (2022) with songs that have become church anthems, transcending racial, cultural and ethnic lines and boundaries. His most recent project, ‘HALLELUJAH LIVE’ which was recorded in November 2022, is a 16 Track album released in March 2023. Filled with Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual songs, the album has become a major tool of worship for Worshippers of Jesus across the globe. In June 2017, Pastor Nathaniel Hassey kicked off the “HALLELUJAH CHALLENGE”, an online Praise and Prayer meeting which attracts thousands of participants from around the world till date. He is married and lives in Lagos, Nigeria, with his wife and children.