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NATHANIEL BASSEY MAKES HISTORY AS FIRST NIGERIAN GOSPEL ARTIST TO HIT 400 MILLION SPOTIFY STREAMS
Popular Nigerian gospel singer and worship leader, Nathaniel Bassey, has achieved a major milestone by surpassing 400 million streams on Spotify — becoming the first and only gospel artist in Nigeria to reach this incredible figure.
This new record also places him among the top 50 most streamed Nigerian artists on the platform, ranking as the 43rd overall.
Known for his soul-lifting songs such as Imela, Onise Iyanu, Adonai, and Hallelujah Challenge Praise Medley, Nathaniel Bassey has built a legacy of using music to inspire faith, hope, and devotion among millions of people around the world.
His songs, often rich in biblical meaning and spiritual depth, have positioned him as one of Africa’s most respected gospel voices.
Beyond music streaming platforms, Nathaniel Bassey continues to touch lives through his annual Hallelujah Challenge — a global online worship movement that brings together Christians from across the world to praise and pray together.
This latest streaming milestone highlights his commitment to spreading the gospel through music and showcases the growing international recognition of Nigerian gospel music.
With over 400 million streams to his name, Nathaniel Bassey is not just breaking records — he’s paving the way for a new generation of gospel artists while reaffirming his place as a true ambassador of faith and worship.
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