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| Nathaniel Bassey and Mercy Chinwo |
Renowned gospel artists Nathaniel Bassey and Mercy Chinwo are set to feature on CNN International’s magazine program, African Voices Changemakers, sponsored by telecommunications giant Globacom.
This platform highlights influential figures making a positive impact across Africa.
Both artists are celebrated for their uplifting music and contributions to the gospel music scene, with Nathaniel Bassey known for his soulful trumpet playing and Mercy Chinwo for her powerful vocals.
Their appearance on African Voices will further amplify their inspirational stories and music.
The 30-minute soar-away show anchored by Larry Madowo will air on DSTV Channel 401 on Saturday at 8.30 a.m. with a repeat the same day at noon. On Sunday, two more repeats will be shown at 4.30 a.m.and 2 p.m. and on Monday at 4 a.m. The same broadcast schedule will be followed next week.
The audience will be sharing the stories of the duo’s ascendancy to fame and their staying power in the genre of music.
Bassey's musical prowess has continue to draw attention in person and online, especially with The Halleluiah Challenge while Mercy Chinwo serenades her fans with her voice, stage presence and charisma.
Bassey, a native of Akwa Ibom State, was born 27 August 1981. He has carved a niche for himself as a notable singer, trumpeter and gospel songwriter popularly known for his songs, including “Yahweh Sabaoth”, “Ebenezer”, “Tobechukwu” "Imela", "Onise Iyanu", and "Olowogbogboro" and for his humility.
He studied International Relations and Politics at the University of Lagos before relocating to London where he studied Politics and later Music at the Middlesex University Summer School also in the United Kingdom and has successfully affirmed himself as one of the prominent and most listened-to gospel ministers in Nigeria.
His music traverses different genres such as jazz, worship, hymns and medley. He is a Pastor of The Redeemed Christian Church Of God, King’s Court in Victoria Island, Lagos.
On her part, Mercy Nnenda Chinwo-Blessed was born September 5, 1991. She is a Nigerian gospel singer, actress, and songwriter who began singing in church at age six.
In 2017, she signed a recording contract with EeZee Conceptz after which she released her first single "Excess Love” in 2018.
She bagged a degree in Human Resources Management from the International Business Management Institute (IBMI). She emerged the Gospel Artiste of the year at the AFRIMMA Awards in 2020 and won the Africa Gospel Music of the year, CLIMA Africa Award 2022, among other awards.
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