{{Short description|British-Nigerian author and thought leader}} {{Infobox person | pre-nominals = | name = Abraham Great | post-nominals = | image = | image_upright = | alt = | caption = | native_name = | native_name_lang = | pronunciation = | birth_name = <!-- only use if different from name above --> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1977|11|06}} | birth_place = Lagos State, Nigeria | baptised = <!-- will not display if birth_date is entered --> | disappeared_date = <!-- {{disappeared date and age|YYYY|MM|DD|YYYY|MM|DD}} (disappeared date then birth date) --> | disappeared_place = | disappeared_status = | death_date = <!-- {{Death date and age|YYYY|MM|DD|YYYY|MM|DD}} (death date then birth date) --> | death_place = | death_cause = | body_discovered = | resting_place = | resting_place_coordinates = <!-- {{coord|LAT|LONG|type:landmark|display=inline}} --> | burial_place = <!-- may be used instead of resting_place and resting_place_coordinates (displays "Burial place" as label) --> | burial_coordinates = <!-- {{coord|LAT|LONG|type:landmark|display=inline}} --> | monuments = | other_names = | citizenship = | education = | alma_mater = University of Buckingham | occupation = Author and thought leader | years_active = | era = | employer = | organization = | agent = <!-- Discouraged in most cases, specifically when promotional, and requiring a reliable source --> | known_for = | notable_works = <!-- produces label "Notable work"; may be overridden by |credits=, which produces label "Notable credit(s)"; or by |works=, which produces label "Works"; or by |label_name=, which produces label "Label(s)" --> | style = | net_worth = <!-- Net worth should be supported with a citation from a reliable source --> | height = <!-- "X cm", "X m" or "X ft Y in" plus optional reference (conversions are automatic) --> | television = | title = <!-- Formal/awarded/job title. The parameter |office= may be used as an alternative when the label is better rendered as "Office" (e.g. public office or appointments) --> | term = | predecessor = | successor = | party = | movement = | opponents = | boards = | criminal_charge = <!-- Criminality parameters should be supported with citations from reliable sources --> | criminal_penalty = | criminal_status = | spouse = | partner = <!-- (unmarried long-term partner) --> | children = | parents = <!-- overrides mother and father parameters --> | mother = <!-- may be used (optionally with father parameter) in place of parents parameter (displays "Parent(s)" as label) --> | father = <!-- may be used (optionally with mother parameter) in place of parents parameter (displays "Parent(s)" as label) --> | relatives = | family = | callsign = | awards = | website = {{URL|www.abrahamgreat.com}} | module = | module2 = | module3 = | module4 = | module5 = | module6 = | signature = | signature_size = | signature_alt = | footnotes = }}
'''Abraham Great''' (born November 6, 1977) is a British-Nigerian author and thought leader. He is chair and founder of ''Great Dynasty Group Global Limited'', a conglomerate with publishing, technology, and consultancy interests.<ref name="THIS">{{Cite news|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/2025/07/08/ghana-institute-honors-great-dynasty-group-ceo-abraham-adeshile-great/|title=Ghana Institute Honors Great Dynasty Group CEO Abraham Adeshile Great|date=|accessdate=22 August 2025|newspaper=This Day}}</ref><ref name="IND">Chibuike Chukwu,{{Cite news|url=https://independent.ng/ghana-institute-honours-great-dynasty-group-ceo-abraham-adeshile-great/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|title=Ghana Institute Honours Great Dynasty Group CEO, Abraham Adeshile Great|date=8 July 2025|accessdate=22 August 2025|newspaper=Independent}}</ref> Great also has a background in church leadership and music ministry, including composing songs and choir training in several countries.<ref name="VAN">{{Cite news|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/07/nigerian-abraham-adeshile-receives-distinguished-fellowship-award-in-ghana/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|title=Nigerian Abraham Adeshile receives distinguished fellowship award in Ghana|date=|accessdate=22 August 2025|newspaper=Vanguard}}</ref>
== Early life and education == Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Great initially slated to study chemical engineering at the University of Lagos, a pursuit that was marred with delays and admission complication and prolonged school strike, before he turned to a missionary in 1997, and began his journey in studying religious studies that takes him from countries to countries, eventually graduating with a degree from Life Christian University in Tampa, Florida.<ref name="OSU">{{cite news|title=The Inspiring Story Of ABRAHAM GREAT Nigerian Born, UK Based Pastor And Motivational Speaker|url=http://osuncitizen.com/2017/08/27/the-inspiring-story-of-abraham-great-nigerian-born-uk-based-pastor-and-motivational-speaker/|accessdate=22 August 2025|publisher=osuncitizen.com|date=}}</ref> In 2019 he was awarded an LLB in Law with Management at the University of Buckingham, prior to returning to the same institution where he earned an MSc in Management Service in 2020.<ref>Tobi Benson,{{cite web|url=https://ntm.ng/2022/12/14/apc-youth-leader-appoints-senior-advisors/|title=APC youth leader appoints senior advisors|publisher=ntm.ng|date=14 December 2022|accessdate=22 August 2025}}</ref>
== Career == Great began life as a missionary with the World Mission Agency of Living Faith Church (also known as Winners Chapel), where he was music director for the Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire branch of the church.[6].<ref name=MOD>Yinka Awoyemi,{{cite news|title=Nigerian Celebrities Grace Abraham Great's 40th Birthday Celebration In The UK|url=https://www.modernghana.com/entertainment/46355/nigerian-celebrities-grace-abraham-greats-40th-birthday-cel.html|accessdate=22 August 2025|publisher=modernghana.com|date=9 November 2017}}</ref> He went on to found ''He Lives Bible Church'' (HLBC), where he is the Senior Pastor.<ref name=MOD/> During his years in Cote D’Ivoire, Great also worked with Professor Ropo Sekoni and his wife Banke Sekoni, while the couple were on exile from the Nigeria Military rules, at the tale end of the NADECO struggle, he witnessed first hand, the planning and strategizing to get Nigeria into democracy and to get Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu elected as governor of Lagos State in 1999.<ref name=MOD/>
In music, Great released his maiden gospel album ''Jesus Christ Est Vivant'' in December 1999 and another album, ''Next Level'', in 2017. He has also written for other musicians, such as the chorus of ''Morilekanlorile'' by Nigerian gospel singer Bouqui, and collaborated with other musicians like Mike Aremu, Agboola Shadare, Wole Oni, Eben, and Sammie Okposo.<ref>{{cite news|title=Mike Aremu, Segun Obe, others lights up The Great's "Next Level" album concert|url=https://dailytimesng.com/mike-aremu-segun-obe-others-lights-greats-next-level-album-concert/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|accessdate=22 August 2025|date=11 November 2017|newspaper=Daily Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/apc-appoints-abraham-great-senior-advisor/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|title=APC appoints Abraham Great senior advisor|date=17 December 2022|accessdate=22 August 2025|newspaper=The Nation}}</ref>
In 2010 Great established ''Golden Pen Ltd'', a record label and publishing company. He has authored many books on leadership, and personal development some of which are available on Amazon.<ref name="TEC">Destiny Eseaga,{{cite web|url=https://techeconomy.ng/its-time-to-make-dividends-of-technology-equitable-in-nigeria-abraham-great/|title=It's Time to Make Dividends of Technology Equitable in Nigeria – Abraham Great|publisher=techeconomy.ng|date=18 October 2024|accessdate=22 August 2025}}</ref>
Great is the founder and chair of ''Great Dynasty Group Global Limited'', a consulting firm, publishing company, technology provider, one of the topmost LED Display providers, XL Magnis LTDand immigration services firm.<ref name="TEC"/> He has written opinion pieces and academic works, including a journal article titled ''Redefining the Nigerian System of Government: The Error of a Copied Democracy without True Federalism''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/04/nigerias-democracy-a-litmus-test-for-the-international-communitys-integrity/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|title=Nigeria's Democracy: A Litmus Test for the International Community's Integrity|date=|accessdate=22 August 2025|newspaper=Vanguard}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newtelegraphng.com/asiwaju-tinubu-can-be-compared-to-chief-azikiwe-and-chief-awolowo/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|title=Asiwaju Tinubu can be compared to Chief Azikiwe and Chief Awolowo|date=29 December 2022|accessdate=22 August 2025|newspaper=New Telegraph}}</ref>
Great has also rendered public opinion on governance, technology, and socio-economic matters and written articles in Nigerian and international media outlets.<ref>Ayodeji Ake,{{cite news|title=Cleric Charges Churches to Bridge Religious, Political Divide|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2019/05/24/cleric-charges-churches-to-bridge-religious-political-divide/|accessdate=12 October 2021|date=22 August 2025|newspaper=This Day}}</ref>
== Awards and honors == *2025 – Received ''Distinguished Fellowship Award'' from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA)<ref name="IND"/><ref name="THIS"/>
*2025 – Received ''Value Adding Partner'' award from Absen, a LED manufacturing firm based in Shenzhen, China.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/09/abraham-great-bags-award-signs-biz-partnership-with-chinese-firm/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|title=Abraham Great bags award, signs biz partnership with Chinese firm|date=6 September 2025|accessdate=9 September 2025|newspaper=Vanguard}}</ref>
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==External links== * [http://www.abrahamgreat.com Official website]
{{DEFAULTSORT:Great Ade, Abraham}} Category:Living people Category:Nigerian Christians Category:Yoruba Christian clergy Category:1977 births Category:People from Ibadan Category:University of Lagos alumni Category:Alumni of the University of Buckingham Category:Nigerian Christian writers Category:British writers