Nathaniel Bassey's biography & Halleluyah 'Olowogbogboro' Challenge

Nathaniel Bassey is a Nigeria gospel singer/ writer, trumpeter and producer, who was born in Lagos, Nigeria. His father, Mr E Joshua Bassey, who was a minister in The Apostolic Church Bashua Assembly, is from Ikot Ofon Ikono, Uyo local government area in Akwa-Ibom state, South-South Nigeria.
Thus Nathaniel Bassey, who was inspired when He saw Dr Panam Percy Paul, a prominent Nigerian gospel musician, developed love for both music and the gospel from an early age.

Nathaniel Bassey's biography

Nathaniel developed interest for jazz music from his early age. He listened to the music of Louis Armstrong, Miles Davies, Clifford Brown, Charlie Parker, Stan Getz and Kirk Whalum, Phil Driscoll, Hugh Masakela and other Jazz luminaries, who he imitated back then.

But he later developed an intimate fellowship with the Holy Spirit - thus, a music ministry was born and finally, The Halleluyah Challenge.

Nathaniel is a graduate of Politics and International Relations at the University of London, England and the Middlesex University Summer School UK. He serves as the director of music at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG (The King’s Court).

In 2008, Nathaniel released his debut album 'Elohim,' which contained with the hit track “Someone’s knocking at the door”. It was recorded and mixed in Cape Town, South Africa.

The Halleluyah Challenge (Olowogbogboro)

Nathaniel Bassey is the founder of The Halleluyah Challenge (Olowogbogboro), a one-hour praise and prayer session on social media. Olowogbogboro held throughout June at 12 midnight.

The Halleluyah Challenge is said to be Nigeria's biggest social media praise and worship crusade with over 10 million  people reached.

Here is the lyrics to NatanieL Bassey's amazing OLOWOGBOGBORO song.

The Olowogbogboro song which was co-written by Nathaniel Bassey and Wale Adenuga, was produced by Rotimi Keyz.


[Intro]

Olowogbogboro is turning things around
Olowogbogboro is turning things around
Olowogbogboro is turning things around
For my good
For my good

[Verse 1 – Nathaniel Bassey]

Ko soun t’oo le se God
Heaven and earth adore you God
Your outstretched arm has given us victory
Miracles signs and wonders come from You
Testimonies just like that oh!
Words are not enough to tell of all You’ve done

[Chorus]

Olowogbogboro is turning things around
Olowogbogboro is turning things around
Olowogbogboro is turning things around
For my good
For my good

[Verse 2 – Wale Adenuga]

Who would have thought Lord (never imagined)
That You would move this way God
You whose path none can trace
Oluwa mi, mighty are your ways
You have done more than I want oh!
There is nothing more to say

[Chorus]

Olowogbogboro is turning things around
Olowogbogboro is turning things around
Olowogbogboro is turning things around
For my good
For my good

[Bridge]

Things have turned around for me
Now I’m walking in victory
Jesus turned it around for me
He has given me victory
Things have turned around for me
Now I’m walking in victory
Jesus turned it around for me
He has given me victory
Things have turned around for me
Now I’m walking in victory
Jesus turned it around for me
He has given me victory
Olowogbogboro is turning things around
Olowogbogboro is turning things around
We will shout Halleluyah
We will shout praise the Lord
We will dance in the spirit
And rejoice in Your name
From sunrise to sunset
We will shout praise the Lord
At the blast of the trumpet
Let Your praise fill the earth

[Chant]
OLÓWÓGBOGBORO!!!! OLÓWÓGBOGBORO!!!!
OLÓWÓGBOGBORO!!!! OLÓWÓGBOGBORO!!!!
OLÓWÓGBOGBORO!!!! OLÓWÓGBOGBORO!!!!
OLÓWÓGBOGBORO!!!! OLÓWÓGBOGBORO!!!!
OLÓWÓGBOGBORO!!!! OLÓWÓGBOGBORO!!!!
OLÓWÓGBOGBORO!!!! OLÓWÓGBOGBORO!!!!
OLÓWÓGBOGBORO!!!! OLÓWÓGBOGBORO!!!!
OLÓWÓGBOGBORO!!!! OLÓWÓGBOGBORO!!!!
OLÓWÓ GBOGBO RO!!!! OLÓWÓ GBOGBO RO!!!!