BREAKING NEWS: Popular Gospel Singer Sammy Okposo Dies At 51

Published

4 months ago

November 25, 2022

Biography,Wife, Family& Career

The Nigerian Entertainment industry is still reeling with the shocking news of the demise of popular Gospel Singer,Sammy Okposo,who reportedly slumped this morning and was later pronounced dead when he was rushed to the hospital.The cause of his death remains unknown.

Sammie Okposo not only revolutionized but also completely altered the perception of gospel music in Nigeria by breaking down all barriers to become the first gospel musician to sell millions of copies of his music and the first gospel musician to have his music played everywhere (including nite clubs). As a result, he was highly regarded as a performer and entertainer.

Sammie Okposo‘s music has gained him not just a sizable fan base and favourable reviews but also a number of awards for his songs.

*Early* *Life* & *Education*

In Delta State, Nigeria, on May 30, 1971, Sammie Okposo was born. His father had encouraged him to pursue an accounting career as a child. He was an indigene of Delta State, Nigeria.

However, his interest in music began when he was nine years old when he began playing the piano and experienced the rush that comes from carrying out his duties.

Sammie Okposo was the church pianist by the time he was ten years old. He was thought to be related to Mr. and Mrs. Adefarasin, the senior pastors of House of the Rock Worldwide.

*Career*

Sammie Okposo is the CEO of Zamar Entertainment, a gospel singer, music producer, psalmist, and entertainment strategist. His producing career began formally in 1992 when he entered the Nigerian film industry as a soundtrack producer before branching out into music production.

He completely rocked the music industry in 2000 when he released his debut album, Unconditional Love, which featured the hit song Welu-Welu, propelling him past local notoriety and onto the world stage.

Sammie Okposo has defied expectations of what is typically possible for gospel performers in Africa, performing on stages alongside Donnie McClurkin, Kirk Franklin, Fred Hammond, Israel Houghton, Deitrick Haddon, Jonathan Nelson, Micah Stampley, Maxi Priest, Shaggy, Missy Elliott, Benjamin Dube, Judith Sephuma, Sonnie Badu, Uche Agu, Lionel Peterson, Angelique Kidjo, and Koffi Olomide in addition to winning multiple international awards.

Sammie Okposo has performed on important occasions, including the Martin Luther King Jr. and the July 4th holidays.

*Discography*

Sammie Okposo is the CEO of Zamar Entertainment, a renowned music producer, psalmist, and Entertainment consultant.

Unconditional Love

Lift Me

Jawa Chineke

I Go Make Am

Come And Dance

Faithfulness

Big God

God Can

Addicted

Mighty God

Because Of You

Welu Welu

Awards & Achievements

Crystal Awards, Nigeria, Artiste of the year, 2013

Album of the year (The Statement) Crystal Awards, Nigeria, 2013

Real Soccerfest and CAN, Grass root ambassador of the year 2012

Trailblazer award (African Gospel Music Awards U.K), 2012

(Pastor Bimbo Odukoya foundation awards, Best male Christian artiste 2012

Positive impact awards (Inside Out media awards), 2012

Best music video producer (Nigerian Music Video Awards), 2011

God zone award for excellence in entertainment (GOD ZONE Awards), 2010

Best contemporary Gospel Artiste (Nigerian Music Awards), 2008

Best Gospel Video (Nigerian Music Video Awards), 2008

Gospel artist of the year (Nigeria Entertainment Awards, New York), 2007

Best Male Gospel Artist in Africa (Kora Awards, South Africa), between 2005/2006

Amazing Grace Nigeria Movie Awards, Best Sound and Music Score – 2006

Gospel Artist of the year (Nigeria Music Awards, 2006

Best Gospel Artiste in English (Afro Hollywood Awards UK), 2006

Best remix Album (CNA Awards), 2005

Best Male contemporary gospel Artiste in Nigeria (Amen Awards), 2005

Best Male Gospel Artiste in Africa Nominee (Kora Awards, South Africa), 2003

Power of Music and Praise Awards, Gospel Artiste of the year 2002

Best contemporary gospel Artiste (Power of Music and Praise Awards), 2002

Best Gospel Artiste Amen Awards, Nigeria, 2001

Best Sound Track (The Movie Awards, Nigeria), 2000

Best Sound Track (The Movie Awards, Nigeria), 1999

Best Sound Track (The Movie Awards, Nigeria), 1997

Most Promising Male Artiste (Fame Music Awards), 1994

However, for ten years, Sammie Okposo was a Glo Ambassador and a United Nations Peace Ambassador.

*Personal* *Life*

Sammie Okposo was married to Ozioma Sammie Okposo, but he admitted to cheating on her with an American woman.

Based on the information, he had an extramarital affair with an American lady. However, because of his influence as a gospel artist, the situation was calm, yet he still lived with his lovely wife after he reportedly apologised to her.

This shows how they both love themselves irrespective of their faults.

Sammie Okposo has a beautiful daughter named Alula Okposo.

Business

Breaking: PDP induces people to impersonate political parties, plans press conference.

Published

2 days ago

March 25, 2023

CelebrityPlus

Concerned citizens in Ogun state on Friday raised an alarm over the inducement of some buyable politicians by PDP governorship candidate, Hon. Ladi Adebutu.

The insider source revealed that Adebutu, who lost out in the governorship election of last Saturday, has slated a press conference where some people will impersonate the executives of the Ogun State Chapter of Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) along with few politicians claiming to be Chairmen of registered political parties, with a promise of N2 million naira each.

The press conference slated for Park Inn Abeokuta, owned by Ladi Adebutu’s father will hold any moment from now.

According to the insider source, “Ladi and his party know they cannot win at the Tribunal because they are quoting a wrong section of the Electoral Act 2022, while ignoring the relevant and applicable section of the law. That is why they are bent on inciting and inducing the public instead of going to the Tribunal”

Business

Wema Bank Organises Financial Literacy Programme for Students to mark 2023 Global Financial Literacy Day

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2 days ago

March 24, 2023

CelebrityPlus

Wema Bank Plc, Nigeria’s leading Innovative Financial Institution is championing financial literacy for the next generation by participating in the Global Money Week to commemorate the Financial Literacy Day on March 23, 2023.

In alignment with the theme “Plan your Money, plant your Future”, Wema Bank organized financial literacy sessions for secondary school students across all states where the Bank is represented. This is to instill an early understanding of the significance of building a solid financial foundation and achieving financial stability and success from a young age.

The Deputy Managing Director of Wema Bank, Mr. Wole Akinleye, led the Financial Literacy Session at Yola Model School, Adamawa State. The students were trained on personal finance topics such as budgeting, emergency funds, saving for goal actualization, investment, donating for positive societal impact amongst others. He further encouraged the students on the importance of developing financial literacy as a life skill.

Speaking on the significance of Financial Literacy Week, Mr. Akinleye emphasized Wema Bank’s commitment to empowering young minds with the skills and knowledge necessary to make informed financial decisions. In his words, “Our hope is that through these initiatives, we can empower more individuals to take control of their finances and achieve financial stability.”

Financial literacy is vital for the achievement of financial stability, and it is essential to ensure that everyone has the necessary tools to manage their finances effectively and achieve their financial goals. Wema Bank Plc is committed to providing educational resources and opportunities for children through the Royal Kiddies Account and a range of other savings products, supporting financial empowerment for the next generation.