Nigeria’s Nathaniel Bassey to perform at Donald Trump’s inaugural prayer

Abdullateef Fowewe

Nigerian pastor and popular gospel musician, Nathaniel Bassey, has been invited to minister at the Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast of United States President-elect Donald Trump set to take place on January 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C.

The event which is non-governmental and non-political, will be hosted by Reverend Merrie Turner, ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of President-elect Donald J. Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance.

The “Hallelujah Challenge” host is no stranger to the United States.

Recall that in 2024, the Mayor of Albany, New York, announced October 6 as “Pastor Nathaniel Bassey Day” in the city.

Bassey disclosed his participation in the Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast via a post he shared on his X (formally Twitter) handle on Saturday, January 4.

The caption reads, “Let’s raise a sound in America. And let the king of glory come in. See you 20th January, 2025.”