Two Nigerian pastors, William Kumuyi and Nathaniel Bassey, participated in events surrounding the inauguration of US President Donald Trump, highlighting the strong ties between Christian evangelism and the incoming administration.
Two prominent Nigerian pastors, William Kumuyi and Nathaniel Bassey, participated in events surrounding the inauguration of US President Donald Trump , highlighting the strong connection between Christian evangelism and the incoming administration. Pastor Kumuyi was initially invited to Trump 's swearing-in ceremony but was unable to attend due to the event being moved indoors due to inclement weather.
Instead, he engaged in a prayer service for the president-elect and met with various political groups. Nathaniel Bassey, a renowned Nigerian gospel musician, performed at the US Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast, a faith-based event held before the official inauguration ceremony. While Trump broke tradition by inviting world leaders from countries like China, Italy, and Argentina, no African heads of state were on the guest list. Pastor Kumuyi, the founder of Deeper Life Bible Church and the Global Crusade With Kumuyi, used his trip to Washington DC to connect with influential figures in the US evangelical community. He met with congressmen from Turning Point USA, a conservative youth group, discussing potential partnerships for global evangelism. On Sunday, he delivered a prayer at the Inauguration Praise & Prayer Convocation hosted by US pastors Jim Garlow and Tony Perkins from the Family Research Council, a prominent evangelical organization.Pastor Bassey, known for his online praise and prayer sessions, 'Hallelujah Challenge,' with nearly four million followers on Instagram, emphasized the importance of connecting Christians worldwide. While he identifies as a pastor, he is primarily recognized as a gospel artist and serves as a youth pastor and music minister at the Redeemed Christian Church of God in Lagos, Nigeria. Both pastors stated their participation in the inauguration festivities was driven by a desire to celebrate religious freedom in America and support efforts to combat religious persecution globally. Trump's popularity among evangelical Christian voters in the US and his pledge to uphold Christian values have led to this alignment. Experts suggest that this connection could benefit both Trump and Pastor Kumuyi. Trump's team can leverage the pastor's popularity to expand their influence on the African continent, while Pastor Kumuyi gains access to a wider platform for his message. This intersection of religious and political power highlights the complex dynamics at play in the global arena
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