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Imela Lyrics by Nathaniel Bassey
Imela lyrics by Nathaniel Bassey. Nigerian musician, pastor, trumpeter, and gospel songwriter Nathaniel Bassey was born on August 27, 1981. He is best known for the songs “Imela,” “Onise Iyanu,” and “Olowogbogboro.” Bassey has become one of Nigeria’s most well-known and respected gospel preachers throughout the years. His music encompasses a variety of genres, including medley, praise, jazz, and hymns. He serves as the pastor of The Oasis Lagos, the young church of the RCCG Kings Court in Victoria Island, Lagos, and attends The Redeemed Christian Church of God.
IMELA LYRICS BY NATHANIEL BASSEY
On August 27, 1981, Bassey was born in Lagos, Nigeria. His birthplace is Ikot Ofon Ikono in the Uyo local government area of Akwa-Ibom state in south-south Nigeria. His father, Mr. E. Joshua Bassey, served as a priest in the Bashua Assembly of the Apostolic Church. He attended the University of Lagos to study politics and international relations before relocating to London to continue his studies. On the other hand, he attended the Middlesex University Summer School to study music. Sarah Bassey and Nathaniel Bassey are wed. Despite having known each other for twelve years before to their marriage, they were married in 2013.
Verse 1
When I think upon your goodness
And your faithfulness each day
I’m convinced it’s not because I am worthy
To receive the kind of love that you give
But I’m grateful for your mercy
And I’m grateful for your grace
And because of how You’ve poured out Yourself
I have come to sing this song out in praise
Chorus
Imela 2x (thank you)
Okaka, onyekeruwa (great and mighty creator of the world)
Imela 2x
Eze m oh (my king)
Imela 2x (thank you)
Okaka, onyekeruwa (great and mighty creator of the world)
Imela 2x
Eze m oh (my king)
Verse 2
IMELA LYRICS BY NATHANIEL BASSEY
Who am I to sing Your praises
Who am I to worship You
It’s Your blood that makes the difference in me
And made a way to enter into your throne
I could not come near Your presence
I could never sing Your song
But the sacrifice of Calvary’s tree
Is the reason I can cry out today
Chorus
Imela 2x (thank you)
Okaka, onyekeruwa (great and mighty creator of the world)
Imela 2x
Eze m oh (my king)
Imela 2x (thank you)
Okaka, onyekeruwa (great and mighty creator of the world)
Imela 2x
Eze m oh (my king)
Bridge
IMELA LYRICS BY NATHANIEL BASSEY
Onyedikagi? (Who is like You)
Ekene diri gi (glory belongs to You)
Onye me mema (He who does good)
Onyedikagi (who is like You)
Ekene diri gi (glory belongs to You)
Onye nagworia (mighty healer)
Chorus
Imela 2x (thank you)
Okaka, onyekeruwa (great & mighty creator of the world)
Imela 2x
Eze m oh (my king)
Imela 2x (thank you)
Okaka, onyekeruwa (great & mighty creator of the world)
Imela 2x
Eze m oh (my king)
Summary
In June 2017, Nathaniel launched the #HallelujahChallenge, in which he and other believers worship God for an hour, from 12:00 am to 1:00 am. He encourages people to join him as he streams this event on his Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram sites. The event received over 600,000 views in less than a month. The 2020 #HallelujahChallenge took place from February 4–24. The challenge took place in 2021 between February 1 and February 21. The #HallelujahChallenge2025 took place between February 10 and March 1, 2025.