He attended Covenant University,[6] from where he graduated with a second-class upper degree in English and Literary Studies after which he performed his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) as a Civil Servant in the Aviation Sector in Imo State.

[9] In 2016, he auditioned for the first season of The Voice Nigeria, and made it to the live shows,[10] where he finished as a top 8 finalist[11] and was subsequently signed by Universal Music Group.

[12] In 2017, he was cast in the role of Dr Emeka Kalu on Africa Magic's telenovela, Battleground where his on-screen chemistry with actress Ini Dima-Okojie enjoyed positive reviews from critics.

[14] In the same year, Bassey starred in the movie Wurukum Roundabout alongside several notable African actors, including Juliet Ibrahim, Gbenro Ajibade, Susan Peters and Keppy Young.

"[17][18] In April 2019, Bassey released his sophomore single under Universal Music Group Nigeria, a soulful track For You produced by Yekini 'Tiwezi' Temitayo with the video directed by Adesua Okosun.