Best Nathaniel Bassey Songs of All Time — Top 10

Nathaniel Bassey is one of the prominent and most listened-to gospel ministers in Nigeria. His music span across different genres such as worship, hymns and medley. However, a recurrent pattern in his songs, which also sticks him out among others is his anointed voice and of course, his believable lyrics. Hence, it is not surprising that his ministry has impacted millions of lives. In this article, we went back on memory lane, list ten blockbuster songs by Nathaniel Bassey and explore why they remain his greatest hits so far.

Top 10 Nathaniel Bassey Songs

10. Wonderful Wonder

Wonderful Wonder is by no means a mean song. It is a Christian melody that got Nigerian gospel music fans lipping its lyrics for a long time. The song is an ode to the creation story in Genesis chapter 1. It has believable lyrics that speak highly of God and the universe. For instance, the protagonist mentions that the seasons: summer, winter, autumn, spring, the blue skies, trees, and other natural elements awestrike him about the wonders of God.

Though we can say that the song was largely inspired by the creation story in Genesis 1, it is a very relatable song because the unpredictable acts of God today are as beautiful as ever. The rendition of Wonderful Wonder has pastor Nathaniel Bassey singing to the accompaniment of strings, drums and local instruments to create a timeless song off his sophomore album.

9. See What the Lord has Done

This incredible song is an excellent way to testify about the goodness of God. The lyrics encourage us to reflect on our lives and count our blessings. Consequently, after its release in 2021, See What the Lord Has Done has amassed several testimonies on Bassey’s Youtube page. Thus, making it an avenue for people to share their experiences and pay tribute to God.

Apparently, the song does not only pass as a thanksgiving song but also strengthens the faith of those waiting on the lord for miracles.

8. Like a Symphony

If you are wondering why this track makes the list of top Nathaniel Bassy songs, it is because nothing could be more giving than the sweet melody. The rendition showcases the gift of God in Nathaniel Bassey and his crew. And if we may, it is a glimpse of heaven as it seeps us into a deep sense of worship; you just cannot deny the ecstasy that comes with singing the song.

7. Yeshua Hamashiach

What Bassey and Oyinkan did with this song is connect us to a realm of worship and spirituality. The rendition shuts us completely from the goings on around here and leaves us soaked in absolute veneration.

Commenting on the Spoken word verson which features Oyinkan Koku-Bazuwaye, Pastor Nathaniel says: “serving as an overture on the album NAMES OF GOD, It begins with a very heavenly violin sound, followed by a solo bass guitar, then making way for the spoken word passionately delivered by the anointed OYINKAN, describing the greatness of YESHUA, and crescending with the chorus and a brilliant trumpet sound. This is heaven on earth.”

6. Celebrate Jesus

There is something about this song, it is full of exicitement and life. This is perhaps in the fact that it enjoins us to celebrate Jesus.

Released in 2016, the track features Onos Ariyo, a music talent who complements Nathaniel Bassey on the danceable song. This song does not only showcases the vocals of the artists, the melody is so inviting that you can’t help but jump into your dancing shoes!

5. Adonai

Adonai is one of the Nathanial Bassey songs that take you to a place of deep gratitude and worship. It is a major blockbuster track with over 11 million streams on YouTube.

One of the ardent fans of the gospel minister, Joel Karanga, remarks: “You can only write this kind of music if you dwell in the secret place of the most-high. These melodies are not from the earth realm. This is the work of the holy spirit.”

4. Olorun Agbaye

Talking about the names of God, Olorun agbaye is an excellent way to describe Him. God is supreme, and He controls the affairs of men.

The song relates to Isaiah 66:1 which highlight that heaven is God’s throne and the earth is His footstool. The lyrics extols the almightiness of God and his reign in majesty. It is such a beautiful song to listen to!

3. Imela

With over 57 million streams on Youtube, Imela goes down in history as one of the most popular Nigerian gospel songs. The title is an Igbo word which simply means “thank you.” It features Enitan Adaba, a contemporary gospel artiste.

Imela by Nathaniel Bassey ft Enitan is a soul-lifting song that evokes a deep sense of gratitude in the listener. It emphasises appreciation for the unmerited goodness of God in our lives. The protagonists identifies the grace and mercies of God as the reasons they enjoy His unlimited blessings. The vulnerability of the singers also forces the listeners to relate to the lyrics.

2. Olowogbogboro

Co-written by Rotimikeys and Wale Adenuga, Olowogbogboro is one of the best tracks that pastor Nathaniel Bassey ever produced. Though it was released in 2017, the sound still booms loud today.

The lyrics acknowledge God as “olowogbogboro” which simply translates as “the one with mighty hands.” It follows the fact that nothing is impossible to God and whatever he touches turns around for Good. This reaffirms our confidence in Him.

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1. Onise Iyanu

Onise Iyanu ft Micah Stampley is probably the greatest song of all time by pastor Nathaniel Bassey. A track off “This God is too Good” album, it became a huge hit upon release and remains evergreen since then.

This intriguing song chronicle different encounters that prove time and again that God comes through for his people. The lyrics demonstrate that Onise Iyanu was composed largely from the singer’s personal experiences. Hence, we understand when he proclaims that it is difficult to hold back his admiration and praises when he thinks about the awesome wonders of God.

Conclusion

A major highlight from the above songs is that Nathaniel Bassey is a voice to reckon with in the Christian music industry. Throughout the years, he has inspired many lives through his anointed voice and music. Hence, our list of his top songs is a token of appreciation for his contribution to the kingdom of God.

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