Abraham Great
| Abraham Great | |
|---|---|
| File:Abraham Great in 2021.jpgAbraham_Great_in_2021.jpg | |
| Born | November 6, 1977 Lagos State, Nigeria |
| 🏳️ 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 |
| 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[edit]
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[edit]
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] He has written more than 13 books some of which are published Amazon.[21]
Great is an executive member of the CIAF, a social intervention Advocacy Foundation.[22] 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.[23]
Personal Life[edit]
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[edit]
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "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.
- ↑ "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.
