Abraham Great

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Abraham Great
Born November 6, 1977 (1977-11-06) (age 46)
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 Queen Olajumoke GREAT
Children Darren, Dexter, Divine, Denzel
Website
abrahamgreat.com

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

File:Abraham Great with Nigerian Vice president Osibanjo in 2020.jpg
Abraham Great with Nigerian Vice president Prof. Osibanjo

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

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

  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 12 October 2021. 
  2. ↑ 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 12 October 2021. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "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 12 October 2021. 
  4. ↑ "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 15 November 2021. 
  5. ↑ "Life Christian University". lcus.edu. https://lcus.edu/. Retrieved 29 May 2020. 
  6. ↑ "University of Buckingham". buckingham.ac.uk. https://www.buckingham.ac.uk/. Retrieved 15 November 2021. 
  7. ↑ "University of London for a Global MBA". london.ac.uk. https://london.ac.uk/. Retrieved 15 November 2021. 
  8. ↑ 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 12 October 2021. 
  9. ↑ "Abraham & Queen Great - Next Level". audiomack.com. https://audiomack.com/golden-pen/album/nextlevelproject. Retrieved 12 October 2021. 
  10. ↑ "Morile kan". last.fm. https://www.last.fm/music/Bouqui/_/Morile+Kan. Retrieved 12 October 2021. 
  11. ↑ "Abraham Great & Queen Great - Next Level (feat. Mike Aremu)". weeklytrust.com.ng. https://www.weeklytrust.com.ng/music/1538425318/next-level-feat-mike-aremu-abraham-great-queen-great/. Retrieved 12 October 2021. 
  12. ↑ "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 12 October 2021. 
  13. ↑ Olayinka,"Abraham Great celebrates 40 with album concert". informationng.com. 16 November 2017. https://www.informationng.com/2017/11/abraham-great-celebrates-40-album-concert.html. Retrieved 12 October 2021. 
  14. ↑ Tunde Oso,"IMMIGRATION SOLUTION: Expert urges travellers to shun forgery". vanguardngr.com. 5 September 2021. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/09/immigration-solution-expert-urges-travellers-to-shun-forgery/. Retrieved 12 October 2021. 
  15. ↑ "Abraham Great Is Helping People Migrate To US, Canada and UK To Fulfill Their Dreams". digitaljournal.com. 5 October 2021. https://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/abraham-great-is-helping-people-migrate-to-us-canada-and-uk-to-fulfill-their-dreams?__cf_chl_jschl_tk__=pmd_7Mxrb3O6zKkGoEcUEec76.uIUzBgpZs.TE7QwfGvMiw-1634040568-0-gqNtZGzNAqWjcnBszQil. Retrieved 12 October 2021. 
  16. ↑ Gbenga Aderanti,"‘Nigerians need not worry about visa denial’". thenationonlineng.net. 12 September 2021. https://thenationonlineng.net/nigerians-need-not-worry-about-visa-denial/. Retrieved 12 October 2021. 
  17. ↑ "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 12 October 2021. 
  18. ↑ "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 12 October 2021. 
  19. ↑ "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. https://www.marketwatch.com/press-release/abraham-great-cogent-advise-on-twitter-ban-lift-in-nigeria-and-the-61st-independence-day-speech-by-president-m-buhari-2021-10-08. Retrieved 12 October 2021. 
  20. ↑ "Mixed reactions trail conditional lifting of Twitter ban". thenationonlineng.net. 2 October 2021. https://thenationonlineng.net/mixed-reactions-trail-conditional-lifting-of-twitter-ban/. Retrieved 12 October 2021. 
  21. ↑ "Titles By Abraham A. Great". amazon.com. https://www.amazon.com/Abraham-A.-Great/e/B0072277LO%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share. Retrieved 12 October 2021. 
  22. ↑ "Abraham Great Launches Beneficial and Practical Courses to Help People Migrate to USA, UK & CANADA". benzinga.com. 8 November 2021. https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/21/11/ab23955061/abraham-great-launches-beneficial-and-practical-courses-to-help-people-migrate-to-usa-uk-canada. Retrieved 15 November 2021. 
  23. ↑ "State of the nation: Regional empowerment will reposition Nigeria’s economy – Abraham Great". vanguardngr.com. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/10/state-of-the-nation-regional-empowerment-will-reposition-nigerias-economy-abraham-great/. Retrieved 15 November 2021. 

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