Blessing Bassey Okon (born 30 July 1993), professionally known as Beebee Bassey, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and guitarist. She first gained recognition during her participation in the 2014 edition of Nigerian Idol.[1][2]
Bassey was born on born 30 July 1993 in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. Raised in a Christian household with both her parents serving as pastors, she developed an early interest in music and began singing in church at the age of thirteen.[3] Growing up, Bassey struggled with learning difficulties, including dyslexia and dyscalculia.[4]
Bassey first garnered public attention in 2011 as the first runner-up in Voice of Cross River. She later rose to national prominence after finishing among the top five contestants in Nigerian Idol in 2014.[6]
In 2020, she won the Karaoke World Championships (KWC) Nigeria.[7] This led her to represent Nigeria globally in the KWC. In 2020, she released her first official single "Incredible God".[8] In 2024, she released "Toxic Places", a song addressing and raising awareness about domestic abuse.[9][10]
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