Nathaniel Bassey Biography and the Gospel Songs That Made Him Popular
Contrary to the popular belief that Nathaniel Bassey belongs to the Yoruba ethnicity due to his singing in the language, Nathaniel Bassey is from Ikot Ofon Ikono in Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa-Ibom State, Nigeria. He was born on August 27 1981 in Lagos State into a devout Christian home with his father, Mr. E Joshua Bassey, being a pastor in The Apostolic Church Bashua Assembly.
To gain formal education, Bassey attended the University of Lagos where he studied Urban and Regional Planning. However, 2 years down the line, he left to move to the University of London to study political science and international relations. This also did not let him forget his love for music and how he drew inspiration from the likes of Dr. Panam Percy Paul. Hence, he attended the Middlesex University Summer School, UK to study popular music and music business.
In the progression of time after being exposed to jazz music, Nath, as he is fondly called, started to learn the art of trumpeting and imitating other numerous well-established jazz musicians in Nigeria and beyond.
