Abraham Great
Abraham Great | |
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Born | Lagos State, Nigeria | November 6, 1977
Nationality | British-Nigerian |
Alma mater | University of Buckingham |
Occupation | Business & Strategy Consultant, Leadership & Management Trainer, Author, Motivational speaker, Song-Writer, Pastor, Lawyer - Youth Advocate and Social Commentator |
Years active | 1995 till date |
Known for | It is working...®, Founder Great Dynasty Group Global, Founder Great Magnis LTD, Golden Pen LTD |
Spouse(s) | Queen Olajumoke GREAT |
Children | Darren, Dexter, Divine, Denzel |
Website | www |
Abraham Great (born 6 November 1977) is a UK-based author, pastor, gospel artist, and speaker.[1][2]
Early life and education[]
Great was born in Lagos, Nigeria to Reverend Joshua Olukunle Akintayo and Deaconess Abigail Asani Akintayo.[3] The name ‘Great’ was given to him by his father.[4]
Great started his undergraduate education as a Chemical Engineering student at the University of Lagos. He later graduated with honours at Life Christian University in Tampa, Florida.[5] In 2019, he completed a LLB Law with Management at the University of Buckingham.[6] In 2020, he studied Service Economy at the University of Buckingham where he earned an MSc in Management Service. He is currently studying at the University of London for a Global MBA.[7]
Career[]
Great served as a World Mission Agency missionary for Living Faith Church.[3] He later founded He Lives Bible Church (HLBC) in the United Kingdom.[8]
In December 1999, Great released his debut Album titled Jesus Christ Est Vivant. He later released his second album titled Next Level in 2017.[9] He has written hit songs like the Chorus in Morilekanlorile sang by the Nigerian gospel musician, Bouqui.[10] He has collaborated with Gbemi Olaleye and Dupe Olulana to produce notable hit singles and albums. He has also worked with artists like Mike Aremu,[11] Agboola Shadare, Wole Oni, Eben and Sammie Okposo.[12]
In 2010, Great established Golden Pen LTD, a record label and a book publishing firm.[13] He is also the founder of StraightVisas, , trading as www.StraightVisas.com, an immigration consultancy firm.[14][15][16] He has been involved in advocating for more role of the church in governance and development.[17][18] He has also spoken and advised on burning issues in Nigeria and beyond.[19][20][21][22] He has written more than 13 books some of which are published Amazon.[23]
Great is an executive member of the CIAF, a social intervention Advocacy Foundation.[24] He worked closely with the current vice president of Nigeria, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, on the re-establishment ministry of ethics and moral values. This ministry was formally under Sarah Jibril.[25]
Books[]
- 31 Decisions That Makes You a Man of Value ISBN 9781908040275
- 31 Decisions That Makes You a Person of Value ISBN 9781908040268
- 31 Decisions That Makes You a Woman of Value ISBN 9781908040282
- 365 Brilliant English Words That Influence People - Expert's Success Vocabularies ISBN 9781908040008
- Reconnecting Disconnected Generations ISBN 9781908040060
- Understanding Vaues ISBN 9781908040213
Discography[]
Albums[]
Year | Album |
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1999 | Jesus Christ Est Vivant |
2017 | THE NEXT LEVEL[26] |
Singles[]
Year | Title | Artists |
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2020 | Next Level | Abraham Great & Queen Great |
2020 | Overcome | Abraham Great & Queen Great |
2020 | Grateful | Abraham Great & Queen Great |
2020 | Accolade | Abraham Great & Segun Obey |
2020 | We Praise Your Name Forever | Abraham Great & Segun Obey |
2020 | Everyone Belongs To You | Abraham Great |
2021 | It is working | Abraham Great |
2022 | You Are Supernatural | Abraham Great & Queen Great |
Personal life[]
In 2000, Great met Queen Great (nee Jacobs). They got married in 2004, in Lagos and the couple have four lovely boys; Darren Great, Dexter Great, Divine Great and Denzel Great.
References[]
- ^ "Mike Aremu, Segun Obe, others lights up The Great's "Next Level" album concert". Daily Times Ng Newspaper. 11 November 2017. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- ^ Ayodeji Ake,"Cleric Charges Churches to Bridge Religious, Political Divide". ThisdayLive Newspaper. 24 May 2019. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- ^ a b "The Inspiring Story Of ABRAHAM GREAT Nigerian Born, UK Based Pastor And Motivational Speaker". osuncitizen.com. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- ^ "Abraham Great Promoting God'S Words In Milton Keynes". abnewswire.com. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ^ "Life Christian University". lcus.edu. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
- ^ "University of Buckingham". buckingham.ac.uk. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ^ "University of London for a Global MBA". london.ac.uk. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ^ Yinka Awoyemi,"Nigerian Celebrities Grace Abraham Great's 40th Birthday Celebration In The UK". modernghana.com. 9 November 2017. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- ^ "Abraham & Queen Great - Next Level". audiomack.com. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- ^ "Morile kan". last.fm. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- ^ "Abraham Great & Queen Great - Next Level (feat. Mike Aremu)". weeklytrust.com.ng. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- ^ "GOSPEL MUSIC: Abraham Great & Queen Great – Chineke Nkigwe Ft. Agboola Shadare". jaguda.com. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- ^ Olayinka,"Abraham Great celebrates 40 with album concert". informationng.com. 16 November 2017. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- ^ Tunde Oso,"IMMIGRATION SOLUTION: Expert urges travellers to shun forgery". vanguardngr.com. 5 September 2021. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- ^ "Abraham Great Is Helping People Migrate To US, Canada and UK To Fulfill Their Dreams". digitaljournal.com. 5 October 2021. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- ^ Gbenga Aderanti,"'Nigerians need not worry about visa denial'". thenationonlineng.net. 12 September 2021. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- ^ "An Open Letter;The Role of the Church in politics and governance today. -- Abraham Great". societyherald.com.ng. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- ^ "OPINION: Role Of The Church In Politics And Governance Today - Abraham Great". e247mag.com. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- ^ Gbenga Aderanti,"2023: 'Not yet time for young presidential candidate". thenationonlineng.net. 25 December 2021. Retrieved 16 March 2022.
- ^ "Titles By Abraham A. Great". thenationonlineng.net. 12 December 2021. Retrieved 16 March 2022.
- ^ "Abraham Great Cogent Advise On Twitter Ban Lift in Nigeria And The 61st Independence Day Speech by President M Buhari". marketwatch.com. 8 October 2021. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- ^ "Mixed reactions trail conditional lifting of Twitter ban". thenationonlineng.net. 2 October 2021. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- ^ "Titles By Abraham A. Great". amazon.com. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- ^ "Abraham Great Launches Beneficial and Practical Courses to Help People Migrate to USA, UK & CANADA". benzinga.com. 8 November 2021. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ^ "State of the nation: Regional empowerment will reposition Nigeria's economy – Abraham Great". vanguardngr.com. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ^ "THE NEXT LEVEL Album". album.link. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
External links[]
- Living people
- 1977 births
- Alumni of the University of Buckingham
- British writers
- British gospel singers
- British people of Nigerian descent
- Nigerian emigrants to the United Kingdom