Nigerian Worship Leader and Youth Pastor, Nathaniel Bassey released an amazing song titled “The Champion” in 2016 in collaboration with Gospel Singer Joe Mettle as part of his Album “This God is too Good”.
The Champion Lyrics- Nathaniel Bassey ft Joe Mettle
Uuh uh uh uh uh
I come before my lord and king
The one who gave his life for me
I’ll raise the banner of his name
Until the nations call on him
The champion of the hosts above
And captain of my destiny
In you alone I make my boast
You reign alone as lord of all
We sing we sing as one with heaven’s choir
The praises of our savior the praises of our savior king
We call him Emmanuel Emmanuel he’s God with us our God with us
He redeemed us yeah yeah redeemed us all from hell and sin that’s why he is the champion
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The champion of the hosts above
And captain of my destiny and captain of my destiny my destiny
In you alone in you alone I make my boast
You reign you reign reign alone as lord alone as lord of all
He’s the champion of the champion of the hosts above
And captain of my destiny e yeah and captain of my destiny
You alone in you alone I make my boast
For you reign yeah yeah you reign alone as lord as lord lord of all lord of all we give you horns lord
Hmm hmm hmm hmm we glorify you lord the champion the champion lord reign lord reign Jesus the champion
The champion of the hosts above
You’re the captain of my destiny e yeah hallelujah and captain of my destiny
Father you alone in you alone I make my boast
You reign you reign you reign you reign you reign alone as lord of all lord of all
Ladies and gentlemen the champion of the universe the champion of the hosts above
And captain of my destiny
In you alone in you alone lord I make my boast
You reign you reign you reign you reign alone as lord of all
You are high and lifted up you reign alone as lord of lords as lord of all you reign
Your kingdom has no end lord you reign from eternity to eternity you reign alone as lord of all
You reign alone yeah you reign alone as lord of all as lord of all
Amen amen amen hallelujah
Amen amen amen hallelujah
Amen amen amen hallelujah
Amen amen amen hallelujah
Amen amen amen hallelujah
Amen amen amen hallelujah
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.
