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Nathaniel Bassey Joins Spiritual Leaders for Trump’s Inaugural Prayer Breakfast

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Jan 5, 2025.

Nathaniel Bassey will minister at the U.S. Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast for President-elect Donald Trump.
The prayer breakfast, will take place at the Waldorf Astoria Presidential Ballroom in Washington, D.C.
Bassey, continues to gain international recognition for his contributions to gospel music.

Renowned Nigerian gospel artist and pastor, Nathaniel Bassey, has been invited to minister at the Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast for U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. The event is scheduled for January 20, 2025, at the Waldorf Astoria Presidential Ballroom in Washington, D.C.

Bassey, an Akwa Ibom-born cleric, announced the honor on his Instagram page, sharing the event poster with the caption: “Let’s raise a sound in America. See you on January 20, 2025.”

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The Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast is a faith-based, non-political gathering held every four years before the swearing-in of a new administration. It provides spiritual support through prayer and worship for the U.S. government and its leadership.

Hosted by Reverend Merrie Turner, this year’s event will feature notable speakers such as Dr. Alveda King and Pastor Mario Bramnick. It comes ahead of the inauguration of Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance.

Nathaniel Bassey is globally recognized for his worship music and as the convener of the Hallelujah Challenge, an online Christian worship movement.

His hit songs, including “Imela,” “Onise Iyanu,” and “Olowogbogboro,” have resonated with audiences worldwide, earning him a place among Nigeria’s most celebrated gospel ministers.

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Bassey’s international acclaim was further cemented in 2024 when the Mayor of Albany, New York, declared October 6 as “Pastor Nathaniel Bassey Day.”

The invitation to minister at this prestigious U.S. event marks another milestone in his career, reflecting the global reach of his spiritual influence and musical ministry.