Nigerian gospel artiste, Nathaniel Bassey, joins Trump’s inaugural event

Renowned Nigerian gospel minister and pastor, Nathaniel Bassey, has been invited to minister at the U.S. Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast on January 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C.

The non-political and faith-based event will be hosted by Reverend Merrie Turner ahead of President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance’s swearing-in ceremony.

The prayer breakfast, to be held at the prestigious Waldorf Astoria Presidential Ballroom, will feature a distinguished lineup of speakers, including Dr. Alveda King and Pastor Mario Bramnick.

Confirming his participation on Instagram, Bassey stated, “Let’s raise a sound in America. See you on January 20, 2025.”

Bassey, celebrated for his music and ministry, is also known for the Hallelujah Challenge, an online worship movement.

In 2024, the Mayor of Albany, New York, honored him by declaring October 6 as “Pastor Nathaniel Bassey Day.”

The event emphasizes prayer and worship as a spiritual support for the U.S. government and presidency.