Top Nigerian Gospel Artiste to Minister at Donald Trump's Inaugural Prayer Breakfast in US

Top Nigerian Gospel Artiste to Minister at Donald Trump's Inaugural Prayer Breakfast in US

  • Nigerian gospel artiste and pastor, Nathaniel Bassey, is set to minister at the presidential inaugural prayer breakfast of the President-elect of the United States, Donald Trump
  • Bassey took to his Instagram account on Saturday, January 4, 2025, in a post announcing his performance at the presidential inaugural prayer breakfast of Trump
  • Legit.ng gathered that the event has been scheduled to take place on January 20, 2025, in the popular city of Washington DC

Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering politics and governance.

Washington DC, USA - Popular Nigerian gospel artiste, Nathaniel Bassey, has been invited to minister at the presidential inaugural prayer breakfast of the incoming United States (US) president, Donald Trump.

Legit.ng reports that the event has been slated for Monday, January 20, 2025, in Washington, DC.

Nathaniel Bassey to honour Donald Trump in US
Nigerian gospel minister and pastor, Nathaniel Bassey, has been invited to minister at the U.S. Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast on January 20, 2025. Photo credit: Donald J. Trump
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Nathaniel Bassey joins Donald Trump’s inaugural event

The event, a non-political and non-governmental gathering, will be staged before Trump's swearing-in ceremony.

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On his verified Instagram page on Saturday, January 4, 2025, Bassey confirmed his participation.

He wrote:

“Let’s raise a sound in America. And let the King of Glory come in. See you. 20th January, 2025.”

Furthermore, in the post, Bassey shared more details about the event, explaining thus:

“The Presidential Prayer Breakfast is a non-official and non-governmental event. It is a faith-based platform where intercessory prayers and worship are offered to God on behalf of the office of the president and the government of the nation."

Legit.ng reports that Trump, 78, is set to enter the White House for the second time after the inauguration ceremony on January 20, 2025.

The US President-elect's inauguration ceremony will be held at the US Capitol building in Washington, DC. It will coincide with Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday celebrating the civil rights leader's legacy.

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Ridwan Adeola (Current Affairs Editor) Ridwan Adeola Yusuf is a content creator with more than nine years of experience, He is also a Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng. He holds a Higher National Diploma in Mass Communication from the Polytechnic Ibadan, Oyo State (2014). Ridwan previously worked at Africa Check, contributing to fact-checking research works within the organisation. He is an active member of the Academic Excellence Initiative (AEI). In March 2024, Ridwan completed the full Google News Initiative Lab workshop and his effort was recognised with a Certificate of Completion. Email: ridwan.adeola@corp.legit.ng.