Nigerian gospel singer, trumpeter and song writer, Nathaniel Bassey has taken to his verified Instagram page to pen tribute to Late Pastor Dare Adeboye, the third child of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God who died in his sleep at the age of 42 on Tuesday, May 4 in Eket, Akwa-Ibom where he was leading a church.

Nathaniel Bassey in his post said it took him some time to gather the courage to put up his tribute for the Late Pastor as he was still hoping for miracle to happen because he had seen God raised the dead in recent times. According to him, he said he had a long chat with the Late Pastor last week on ministry and kingdom advancement.

He further strengthened his followers that Pastor Dare Adeboye is presently in a place far better than this world; a place where there are no crises. He also encouraged that he has moved ahead of us to join the host of heaven to cheer on us as we continue in the race. He finally prayed for the deceased family and RCCG in large that God will comfort them and strengthen them. SEE FULL POST BELOW;

I have held back from sharing this because I still hoped for a miracle. And to think we flew together to Uyo last week, sharing and talking about ministry and the kingdom is most shocking to me.  Yesterday We prayed, danced, praised believing & hoping for a miracle because God sure works miracles. But it wasn’t to be.

No doubt God is 💯 able and faithful. Practically seen Him raise the dead lately. And even now I believe He can. However, I also know that precious in His sight is the death of His Saints. So why we are here sad and mourning, heaven is agog with joy and celebrations at the arrival of a saint.

Our brother, and fellow soldier, Pastor Dare Adeboye, is in a far better place. With no bandits, kidnapping, terrorism, corona virus, economic hardship and intrigues. He lived the God-life. And has gone to join the host of heaven cheering us on. For we win. Head or tail. We trust The Holy Spirit, our standby, strengthener and comforter to minister to our Father in the Lord, DADDY GO, His immediate Family, The RCCG and the entire body of Christ at this time. It is well.

In a statement signed by Leke Adeboye, the younger brother of Pastor Dare and also the personal assistant of the General Overseer who related the burial activities, it said “According to the funeral programme, a special service will be held on Sunday, May 9 at the City of David Youth Church in Eket, Akwa Ibom, where Dare pastored.”

“Thanksgiving songs and tribute will be held on Monday, May 10, between 4 pm and 6 pm, at the RCCG House of Favour, Redemption Camp, Lagos-Ibadan expressway. A farewell service will take place on Tuesday, May 11, at the Youth Centre, RCCG Redemption Camp”