By Charis Ebiaghian
Renowned Nigerian gospel artiste Nathaniel Bassey has performed at the inaugural prayer breakfast for Donald Trump.
Donald Trump was sworn-in President of the United States of America on Monday January 20th, 2025.
The programme was hosted by Merrie Turner. Merrie is President and Hostess of the Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast.
It is a platform where intercessory prayers and worship are offered to God on behalf of the president’s office and the nation’s government.
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This event takes place once every four years before the inauguration ceremony as a breakfast prayer meeting ahead of each new administration.
The celebrated gospel musician was the only Nigerian and African artiste on the lineup. The gospel artiste captivated attendees with songs glorifying Jesus at the event in Washington, DC.
Bassey is the convener of the Hallelujah Challenge, an annual worship concert streamed on social media. The midnight praise concert connects millions of worshipers worldwide.
Nathaniel Bassey delivered a powerful rendition of his song, ‘See What the Lord Has Done.’
The Akwa Ibom-born gospel artiste, known for worship songs like ‘Imela’, ‘Onise Iyanu’ and ‘Olowogbogboro’ prayed in his music for Jesus to guide the White House and for God’s glory to be revealed in the nation.
The 44-year-old sang:
“Take this nation up and have Your way. We’re just Your vessels and nothing more. Use President Donald Trump as Your vessel, and when You’re done, please keep the glory. We’ll be satisfied to see Your glory, Father.
“We’re satisfied to see You lifted high. We’re satisfied to hear the name of Jesus glorified on the streets of this nation. See what the Lord has done. What we have waited for has come to pass.See what the Lord has done.
