Nigerian Worship Leader and Youth Pastor, Nathaniel Bassey released an amazing song titled “Strong Tower” in 2018 in collaboration with Gospel Artist Glenn Gwazai as part of his Album “Jesus: The Resurrection and the life”. Nathaniel Bassey expresses his dependence on God in this song.
Strong Tower Lyrics- Nathaniel Bassey ft Glenn Gwazai
Your name is a strong tower Jesus
To you belong all power Jesus
Whenever I call your name
You always come and make a way
Your name is a strong tower Jesus uh uh uh yeah
Your name is a strong tower Jesus
To you belong all power Jesus
Whenever I call your name
You make a way
Your name is a strong tower Jesus
Your name is a strong tower Jesus to you belong
To you belong all power Jesus hey e
Whenever I call your name
You make a way
Your name is a strong tower Jesus
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When we pray in the name of Jesus
Every knee every knee must bow
When we pray in the name of Jesus
Every knee every knee must bow
When we pray in the name of Jesus
Every knee every knee must bow
When we pray in the name of Jesus
Every knee every knee must bow
Your name is a strong tower Jesus to you belong to you belong
To you belong all power Jesus whenever I call your name
Whenever I call your name whenever I call your name
You make a way
Your name is a strong tower Jesus hey your name
Your name is a strong tower Jesus hey hey hey to you belong
To you belong all power Jesus ooh
Whenever I call your name
You make a way
Your name is a strong tower Jesus
When we call on the name of Jesus yea yea yea yea
You will come and make a way
When we call on the name of Je e sus
You u will come and make a way eh
Your name is a waymaker Jesus waymaker we call your name
To you belong all power Jesus
Whenever I call your name you never disappoint me
You make a way no no
Your name is a way maker Jesus your name is waymaker
Your name is a waymaker Jesus waymaker
To you belong all power Jesus all power
Whenever I call your name
You make a way
Your name is a way maker Jesus
Uuh yeah eh Jesus
In the midnight hour Jesus
In the raging storm Jesus
Through the troubled water Jesus
I know who to call
Whenever I call your name
You make a way yea yea
Your name is a way maker you’re a waymaker
Ooh call that name now Jesus
You’re my shield and buckler Jesus
That is who you are Jesus
You’re my horn of power Jesus
You’re the great I am
Whenever I call your name when I call on your name
You make a way
Your name is a way maker Jesus ooh
Your name is a strong tower Jesus to you belong
To you belong all power Jesus to you belong whenever
Whenever I call your name whenever I call you
You make a way whenever I call you
Your name is a strong tower Jesus
Your name is a strong tower Jesus Jesus father to you
To you belong all power Jesus
Whenever I call your name father you make a way
You make a way
Your name is a strong tower tower Jesus hey
Your name is a bulldozer Jesus Jesus Jesus
To you belong all power Jesus Jesus Jesus ooh uh
Whenever I call your name
You come and you make a way
Your name is a strong tower strong tower Jesus
Your name is a game changer Jesus you made a way Jesus and
To you belong all power Jesus Jesus Jesus
Whenever I call your name whenever I call you
You come and you make a way whenever I call you
Your name is a strong tower strong tower Jesus
About Nathaniel Bassey
Nathaniel Bassey is a famous songwriter, Gospel artist, youth pastor, and trumpeter in Nigeria. If you are a Nigerian, then you must have heard Imela, Olowogbogboro, Onise Iyanu; these are popular hit songs by Nathaniel Bassey.
Nathaniel Bassey was born on August 28th, 1978 in Lagos, Nigeria. His father, Mr E Joshua Bassey, was a minister in The Apostolic Church Bashua Assembly from Ikot Ofon Ikono, Uyo local government area in Akwa Ibom state. He is a Nigerian gospel musician.
Profile Summary
| Name | Nathaniel Bassey |
| Age | 44 years |
| Date of birth | 27th of August 1978 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| State of Origin | Lagos State |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife | Sarah Bassey |
| Occupation | Pastor and Music Minister |
| Net worth | $870,000 |
Nathaniel Bassey Biography
Nathaniel Bassey popularly known as Pastor Nat, began with a rather uncommon interest in jazz music. After developing an interest, he began listening to, imitating and playing the music of famous jazz legends such as Louis Armstrong, Miles Davies, Clifford Brown, Charlie Parker, Stan Getz and Kirk Whalum, Phil Driscoll, and Hugh Masakela. His zeal for the Jazz form would later stir him to seek out bands and groups along the Jazz lines. He then joined a top jazz quartet in Lagos, Spectrum 4, where he played alongside his childhood friends.
Nathaniel Bassey Background
Growing up in a Christian home, Bassey developed a love for both music and the gospel at a very young age. He was inspired after watching Dr Panam Percy Paul, a prominent Nigerian gospel music icon in a live concert over two decades ago. Since then, his passion for music has grown and translated into various musical experiences.
He earned a degree in Politics and International Relations from the University of London, UK. He also studied popular music and music business at the Middlesex University Summer School in UK.
Nathaniel Bassey Career
He began attending shows and parties to demonstrate his Jazz skills. Seeking a Jazz group, Nathaniel Bassey joined a top jazz quartet in Lagos, Spectrum 4, where he played alongside his childhood friends. He soon got a big breakthrough in his Jazz music career quest when he was invited by Elder Steve Rhodes to lead, arguably, the first Jazz Orchestra in the country – THE STEVE RHODES ORCHESTRA. Nathaniel Bassey served as band leader and lead trumpeter for a period of two years before continuing with his music career.
Nathaniel Bassey’s extraordinary talent to play the trumpet soon started attracting the top music artists and International organizations who wanted him to play the trumpet with/for them. The likes of Teemac, Ayo Bankole Jr, Cobhams Asuquo, Wole Oni, Yinka Davies, Adlan Cruise, Funsho Ogundipe, Peter King, Sotiris Papadopoulos, Paul Petersen, The French Cultural centre, American International School, to mention but a few individuals and organizations were amongst those fascinated by his unique trumpeting skills.
He would have continued in his Jazz music career, but Nathaniel Bassey suddenly began to have a deep yearning within him more than the ordinary. Here, he sensed that his musical talents were beyond just him, but a tool to worship, honour and bring men to God. This began a new level of born-again experience for Nathaniel Bassey; and with the mentorship and guidance of Late Pastor Eskor Mfon, the former Pastor of The Redeemed Christian Church Of God, City Of David Parish, Nathaniel Bassey made a transition and a gospel music ministry was born. Though he was ridiculed by friends and some family for his change of music career path, Nathaniel Bassey decided to follow the call within him.
Nathaniel Bassey took formal training to hone his musical talent. He has attended music courses in and out of the country including the Middlesex University Summer School UK, where he studied popular music and music business.
Nathaniel Bassey Songs
Mercy Chinwo has released a ton of singles, but she has released only one album. So far, Mercy Chinwo’s song that has arguably crossed boundaries is “Excess Love,” followed by “Chinedum,” both released in June 2018, and “Bor Ekom,” released in 2019. Mercy Chinwo’s Excess love earned her nationwide recognition and a spot as one of the best female vocalists in the Nigerian Gospel music industry. Mercy Chinwo made another strong mark in the gospel music industry with her single, “Akamdinelu.” The song currently has more than a million streams across music streaming platforms.
She released her second album, “Satisfied,” a 13-track album, on 3rd July 2020. The album contained hit tracks such as “Baby Song” and “Na you dey reign.”
List of Nathaniel Bassey songs
- Alagbada Ina
- The Champion
- Casting Crowns
- Awamaridi
- Olowogbogboro
- Miracle Worker
- Hallelujah Eh
- Onise Iyanu
- This God is Too Good
- Wonderful Wonder
- Strong Tower
- Someone’s At The Door
- No Other God
- Imela
- No One Like You
- Great Jehovah, Great I Am
- Owner of The Key
- Take The Stage
- Eze
- Book of Life
- No One Like You
- Download No one like you Audio and Lyrics
- God of Love
- Thy Will Be Done
- Holy Ghost Air
- You Are God
- Most High
- Judah’s Lion
- Lion and The Lamb
- Doxology (Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow)
- Adonai
- Exalted
- Ndum (My Life)
- Ruach Elohim
- See What The Lord Has Done
- Jehovah Nissi
- Hallelujah Challenge Praise Medley
Nathaniel Bassey’s Wife and Family
Nathaniel Bassey is happily married to Sarah Bassey and they are blessed with two children- a boy and a girl.
Nathaniel Bassey is also a Youth Pastor and music director in the Redeemed Christian Church of God.
Nathaniel Bassey Awards
- 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
Nathaniel Bassey’s 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 is not fond of showing off his properties online. However, during the lockdown, we got a better view of a part of his house where he held the Hallelujah Challenge. Obviously, he lives in a good house with his beautiful family.
