Renowned Nigerian gospel minister and pastor Nathaniel Bassey has been invited to minister at the prestigious Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast of US President-elect, Donald Trump.
TheNewsGuru reports that Bassey confirmed his participation via his Instagram social media page on Saturday, 4th January 2025, saying, “Let’s raise a sound in America. And let the King of Glory come in. See you 20th January 2025.
“The Presidential Prayer Breakfast is a non-official and non-governmental event. It is a faith-based platform where intercessory prayers and worship are offered to God on behalf of the office of the president and the government of the nation.
“This event is held once every four years, preceding the inauguration ceremony, as a breakfast prayer meeting ahead of every new administration,” he said.
The gathering, which is a non-governmental and non-political affair, will be hosted by Reverend Merrie Turner at the prestigious Waldorf Astoria Presidential Ballroom.
Pastor Bassey will join a lineup of speakers and ministers, including Dr. Alveda King, Pastor Mario Bramnick, Revivalist Rebecca Macchi, and Dr. Dominiquae Bierman.
Bassey, an acclaimed trumpeter and convener of the Hallelujah Challenge, an online Christian worship movement, is known for his hit songs, including “Imela”, “Onise Iyanu”, and “Olowogbogboro.”
Over the years, he has established himself as one of the prominent and most listened-to gospel ministers from Nigeria as his music spans across different genres such as jazz, worship, hymns and medley.
In 2024, the Mayor of Albany, New York, honored him by declaring October 6 as “Pastor Nathaniel Bassey Day.”
Meanwhile, the development has stirred mixed reactions on social media; while others hailed the gospel artist for taking the gospel of Christ abroad, others who felt different called the singer out for accepting the offer.
Tomilola_beth: “Nathaniel bassey ministering at trump’s inauguration is revolting and a disgusting betrayal of everything christianity claims to stand for. and you christians applauding and celebrating it like some divine victory are even worse. Shameless, lacking common sense and morality.”
thesandypreneur wrote: The gift of a man maketh way for him” stop playing and pray for grace!!!!
nomso_njoku wrote: Let the person cry. Trump is a Christian. Even if he is not, Christian ministration is not only to Christians. Do you know the revival that can happen there
joezihair wrote: So he has an opportunity to seat amongst kings and show his God and you are the judge of the jungle ???.
udomereze wrote: You mad because someone is being recognised for his craft for praising God?? You need help bro
simplyabde wrote:
Politicians and Religion are in a romantic relationship!! The earliest people realise this the better.