Abraham Great

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Abraham Great
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Great in 2020
Born November 6, 1977 (1977-11-06) (age 46)
Lagos State, Nigeria
Nationality Nigerian
Alma mater University of Lagos, Life Christian University, Tampa, Florida, University of Buckingham
Occupation Pastor, Author, Motivational speaker, Gospel artist
Known for Founding 99centbrains Inc.
Home town Igbo Oloyin, Ibadan, Nigeria
Spouse Queen Olajumoke Great
Children
  • Darren Great
  • Dexter Great
  • Divine Great
  • Denzel Great
Website
abrahamgreat.com

Abraham Great (born 6 November 1977) is a Nigerian businessman, author, gospel artist, speaker and humanitarian.[1][2] He is the founder and Senior Pastor of He Lives Bible Church (HLBC)[3] England, a church widely known for its inspiring slogan, It is Working.[4]

Early life

Abraham Great was born in Lagos, Nigeria to Reverend Joshua Olukunle Akintayo and Deaconess Abigail Asani Akintayo. The name ‘Great’ was given to him by his father.

Great spent his early childhood in Lagos and, most times, in different hospitals due to an unexplained illness. In August 1990, at age 12, Great was diagnosed of Meningitis, an illness for which a vaccine was yet to be developed.[5]

This illness made him give up his passion for football and other strenuous activities that could have endangered his health. But later, when a vaccine was found and introduced in Nigeria, Great became one of the few survivors of the disease.

In 1993, Great gave his life to Christ.

Education

Great started his undergraduate education as a Chemical Engineering student at the University of Lagos. In 1997, during the prolonged strike action which affected public universities in Nigeria,

Great had a personal encounter with God and felt a deep spiritual conviction to leave his academic pursuit and follow his passion for mission and evangelism.

Great later graduated with honours at Life Christian University in Tampa, Florida.[6] In 2019, he completed a LLB Law with Management at the University of Buckingham.[7]

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.[8]

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.

Pastoral Ministry

Great started his ministry as a World Mission Agency missionary for Living Faith Church (a.k.a. Winners Chapel) where he became the Music Director of Winners Chapel church plant in Abidjan. He played a big role in the expansion of the church across Francophone countries in West Africa. He also served as an interpreter and served in various capacities after learning the French language in his first year in Abidjan.[9]

In December 1999, he released his debut Album Jesus Christ Est Vivant predominantly in French Language. The album was such a hit in Cote D’Ivoire that he gained recognition and respect from everyone, including the Nigerian Ambassador to Cote D’Ivoire.

In 2001, Great left Cote D’Ivoire and moved to Europe. Between 2001-2003, he worked as a music director in Living Word Church Galway[10], Ireland then later returned to England where he was part of the pioneering work for the World Mission Agency (Winners Chapel) church plant in Europe.

In 2005, he worked as music director for Holding Forth the Word Ministry[11] under the leadership of Rev. BiyiAjala.[12]

On November 6, 2010, Gr8terworks Ministry was commissioned.It is the umbrella organisation for He Lives Bible Church,[13] Glorious Church and Golden Pen. The inaugural service was conducted by Pastor David Oyedepo Jr.

Music Career

Great is recognized by friends and colleagues as a prolific songwriter. He has collaborated with Gbemi Olaleye,[14] and Dupe Olulana [15] to produce popular hit singles and albums. He has written numerous hit songs like the Chorus in Morilekanlorile [16] sang by award-winning Nigerian gospel musician, Bouqui.

Great has also worked with prominent artists like Mike Aremu, Agboola Shadare, Wole Oni, Eben and Sammie Okposo.[17]

In 2010, Abraham Great established Golden Pen LTD,[18] an entertainment company that houses a record label and a book publishing firm. The record label produces music in focuses on music genres like Gospel, Jazz and commercial music.[19]

Enterprise

Abraham Great, was a former Level 3 Immigration Adviser of the Office of Immigration Service Commission (OISC); the highest level of qualification with the commission in UK.

In 2011, Great established Straight Record LTD,[20] a UK, USA and Canadian Immigration Consultancy firm established that provides immigration solutions for high net worth individuals seeking Dual Nationality in areas of; Business Migration for Business Investors, Innovators, Special Talent Visas, Working Holiday Visa and Point Based Migration Programs.

He also founded Great Magnis LTD,[21] a company with subsidiaries in freight forwarding, shipping and logistics and LED display light solutions and applications.[22]

To further the deepen the connection between the diaspora community and their home country, Great founded Diaspora Connect.[23] Through Diaspora Connect, Great is changing the narrative of African countries through the media and access to credible knowledge and providing access to passionate individuals whose goal is to help improve the systems and structures in their home country.[24]

Humanitarian Work

Abraham Great established Gr8terworks, a UK Not-for-Profit Organisation with the aim of advancing education in order to reduce poverty and crime in local communities. Great is involved in advocating for more role of the church in governance and development.[25][26][27]

Discography

Singles

  • Everyone Belongs to you[29]
  • Accolade (with Segun Obe)
  • We bless your name forever (with Segun Obe)

Published Books

Abraham Great has published several books which included the following:

  • 365 Brilliant English Words that influence people[30]
  • 31 Decision that Makes a Woman of Value
  • 31 Decision that Makes a Man of Value
  • 31 Decisions that Makes a Person of Value
  • Reconnecting Disconnected Generations[33]

References

  1. ↑ "Mike Aremu, Segun Obe, others lights up The Great’s “Next Level” album concert". Daily Times Ng Newspaper. 11 November 2017. https://dailytimes.ng/mike-aremu-segun-obe-others-lights-greats-next-level-album-concert/. Retrieved 29 May 2020. 
  2. ↑ Yinka Awoyemi,"Nigerian Celebrities Grace Abraham Great’s 40th Birthday Celebration In The UK". modernghana.com. 9 November 2017. https://www.modernghana.com/entertainment/46355/nigerian-celebrities-grace-abraham-greats-40th-birthday-cel.html. Retrieved 29 May 2020. 
  3. ↑ "He Lives Bible Church". helivesbiblechurch.com. http://www.helivesbiblechurch.com/. Retrieved 29 May 2020. 
  4. ↑ "itisworking,org – We take you from local to global". itisworking.org. https://itisworking.org/. Retrieved 29 May 2020. 
  5. ↑ "Abraham Great Promoting God’S Words In Milton Keynes". abnewswire.com. https://www.abnewswire.com/pressreleases/abraham-great-promoting-gods-words-in-milton-keynes_144517.html. Retrieved 29 May 2020. 
  6. ↑ "Life Christian University". lcus.edu. https://lcus.edu/. Retrieved 29 May 2020. 
  7. ↑ "University of Buckingham". buckingham.ac.uk. https://www.buckingham.ac.uk/. Retrieved 29 May 2020. 
  8. ↑ "University of London for a Global MBA". london.ac.uk. https://london.ac.uk/. Retrieved 29 May 2020. 
  9. ↑ "The Inspiring Story Of ABRAHAM GREAT Nigerian Born, UK Based Pastor And Motivational Speaker". osuncitizen.com. http://osuncitizen.com/2017/08/27/the-inspiring-story-of-abraham-great-nigerian-born-uk-based-pastor-and-motivational-speaker/. Retrieved 29 May 2020. 
  10. ↑ "Living Word Church Galway". livingwordchurch-galway.blogspot.com. http://livingwordchurch-galway.blogspot.com/. Retrieved 29 May 2020. 
  11. ↑ "Holding Forth the Word Ministry". holdingforth.com. http://holdingforth.com/. Retrieved 29 May 2020. 
  12. ↑ "Rev. BiyiAjala". holdingforth.com. http://holdingforth.com/rev-biyi-ajala/. Retrieved 29 May 2020. 
  13. ↑ "He Lives Bible Church". facebook.com. https://www.facebook.com/HeLivesBibleChurch/. Retrieved 29 May 2020. 
  14. ↑ "Gbemi Olaleye Tracks". last.fm. https://www.last.fm/music/Gbemi+Olaleye/+tracks. Retrieved 29 May 2020. 
  15. ↑ "Dupe Olulana". dupeolulana.com. https://dupeolulana.com/artists/dupe-olulana/. Retrieved 29 May 2020. 
  16. ↑ "Morile kan". last.fm. https://www.last.fm/music/Bouqui/_/Morile+Kan. Retrieved 29 May 2020. 
  17. ↑ "GOSPEL MUSIC: Abraham Great & Queen Great – Chineke Nkigwe Ft. Agboola Shadare". jaguda.com. http://jaguda.com/music-mp3/gospel/abraham-great-queen-great-chineke-nkigwe-ft-agboola-shadare/. Retrieved 29 May 2020. 
  18. ↑ "Golden Pen LTD". goldenpenpublishers.com. https://www.goldenpenpublishers.com. Retrieved 29 May 2020. 
  19. ↑ "40fication For Your Glorification! Abraham Great set to Celebrate his 40th Birthday in Style". bellanaija.com. https://www.bellanaija.com/2017/11/abraham-great-celebrates-40th-birthday-style/. Retrieved 29 May 2020. 
  20. ↑ "Straight Record LTD". straightvisas.com. https://www.straightvisas.com. Retrieved 29 May 2020. 
  21. ↑ "Great Magnis LTD". xlmganis.com. https://www.xlmganis.com. Retrieved 29 May 2020. 
  22. ↑ "Led Place Worldwide". ledplaceworldwide.com. https://ledplaceworldwide.com/. Retrieved 29 May 2020. 
  23. ↑ "Diaspora Connect". diasporaconnect.com. https://www.diasporaconnect.com. Retrieved 29 May 2020. 
  24. ↑ Ayodeji Ake,"Cleric Charges Churches to Bridge Religious, Political Divide". ThisdayLive Newspaper. 24 May 2019. https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2019/05/24/cleric-charges-churches-to-bridge-religious-political-divide/. Retrieved 29 May 2020. 
  25. ↑ "An Open Letter;The Role of the Church in politics and governance today. -- Abraham Great.". societyherald.com.ng. http://www.societyherald.com.ng/index.php/component/k2/item/2397-an-open-letter-the-role-of-the-church-in-politics-and-governance-today-abraham-great. Retrieved 29 May 2020. 
  26. ↑ "An Open Letter;The Role of the Church in politics and governance today. -- Abraham Great.". thecitypulsenews.com. https://thecitypulsenews.com/an-open-letter-the-role-of-the-church-in-politics-and-governance-today-abraham-great/. Retrieved 29 May 2020. 
  27. ↑ "OPINION: Role Of The Church In Politics And Governance Today - Abraham Great.". e247mag.com. https://www.e247mag.com/opinion-role-of-the-church-in-politics-and-governance-today/. Retrieved 29 May 2020. 
  28. ↑ "Abraham & Queen Great - Next Level". audiomack.com. https://audiomack.com/golden-pen/album/nextlevelproject. Retrieved 29 May 2020. 
  29. ↑ "Everyone Belongs to you". ampl.ink. https://ampl.ink/ykLkO. Retrieved 29 May 2020. 
  30. ↑ "365 Brilliant English Words that influence people by Abraham Great". amazon.co.uk. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Brilliant-English-Words-Influence-People/dp/1908040203/ref=sr_1_9?crid=1745772932DRU&dchild=1&keywords=365+brilliant+english+words+-+abraham+great&qid=1590788032&sprefix=365+brilli%2Caps%2C129&sr=8-9. Retrieved 29 May 2020. 
  31. ↑ "Understanding Values by Abraham Great". amazon.co.uk. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Understanding-Values-Essential-Treasures-Experiences-ebook/dp/B0892ZLK7V/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1ZQDQRRW0V9Z7&dchild=1&keywords=understanding+values+-+abraham+great&qid=1590788094&sprefix=Understanding+Va%2Caps%2C152&sr=8-2. Retrieved 29 May 2020. 
  32. ↑ "Understanding Values by Abraham Great". amazon.co.uk. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Understanding-Values-Abraham-Great/dp/190804022X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1ZQDQRRW0V9Z7&dchild=1&keywords=understanding+values+-+abraham+great&qid=1590788131&sprefix=Understanding+Va%2Caps%2C152&sr=8-1. Retrieved 29 May 2020. 
  33. ↑ "Reconnecting Disconnected Generations by Abraham Great". amazon.co.uk. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Reconnecting-Disconnected-Generations-Abraham-Great/dp/1908040068/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=reconnecting+disconnected+generations+-+abraham+great&qid=1590788189&sr=8-1. Retrieved 29 May 2020. 


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