Nathaniel Bassey, the popular Nigerian gospel minister and pastor has been invited to minister at the U.S. Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast on January 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
The non-political, faith-based gathering will be hosted by Reverend Merrie Turner ahead of the inauguration ceremony for President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance.
The prayer breakfast, to be held at the esteemed Waldorf Astoria Presidential Ballroom, will feature a distinguished lineup of speakers, including Dr Alveda King and Pastor Mario Bramnick.
Sharing the news on Instagram, Bassey wrote, “Let’s raise a sound in America. See you on January 20, 2025.”
Known for his impactful music and ministry, Bassey is also the visionary behind the Hallelujah Challenge, a global online worship movement.
In 2024, his contributions were recognised by the Mayor of Albany, New York, who declared 6 October as “Pastor Nathaniel Bassey Day.”
The event highlights the role of prayer and worship in providing spiritual support to the U.S. government and its leadership.
Nigeria’s Pastor Nathaniel Bassey To Minister At Trump’s Inaugural Prayer Breakfast
