Founder of Streams of Joy International Pastor Jerry Eze has gifted gospel singer Nathaniel Bassey a new car in celebration of the musician’s 45th birthday.
Bassey revealed the gesture in an Instagram post on Friday, explaining that he had intended to spend a quiet day thanking God before discovering that Eze had secretly arranged the surprise with his wife.
The singer, who turned 45 on Thursday, said he was left “speechless” by the gift, particularly after learning that Eze had rejected his wife’s initial suggestion and insisted on getting a better vehicle.
According to Bassey, Eze told his wife, “my brother can’t drive that” while pushing for a more suitable car.
He wrote, “Normally I keep things like this private, but not this one. I want to share this.
“Woke up yesterday just desiring a nice easy day of gratitude to God. Unknown to me my brother and friend @realjerryeze had this holy coup ongoing with my wife.
“Of a truth the surpriser had been surprised. Still don’t know how to really express this in words.
“He insisted on going for the very best when my wife suggested one to get. In His words ‘my brother can’t drive that’.”
Bassey also described Eze as a remarkably generous person, saying he was aware of other surprises the pastor was preparing for different people.
He added, “Pastor Jerry, not only has he done this for me. I know of a couple of other ones like this he is currently planning. The man gives like his life depends on it.”
The singer went on to publicly thank Eze, saying the pastor’s gesture was not the reason for their friendship but expressing gratitude for the joy he had brought to him and his family.
He said, “And I’m here to publicly say thank you PJ (pastor Jerry) – You know even if you never do this, I’d still love you the same. Thank you Sir. Like I told you, I am speechless. May the smile you have put on my face and family been seen in multiple folds on you and yours in Jesus’ name.”
Bassey further asked his followers to join him in appreciating Eze for the surprise.
He wrote, “So please, help me thank him on my behalf. Weary him today with gratitude. Tell him his brother is grateful.”
