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Sammie Okposo Biography: Career, Family, Controversies, Albums, Awards, and Death

Nigerian gospel musician Sammie Okposo was born on May 30, 1971, and performs internationally. He was also the CEO of Zamar Entertainment, a psalmist, and a music producer. He released his debut album, “Addicted,” in 2004. He has collaborated with a wide variety of gospel and soul musicians. Along with well-known gospel vocalist Marvellous Odiete, he co-wrote the song “Follow You.” He has also regularly given performances throughout North America, Europe, and Africa. He also oversees the SOPP concert series (Sammie Okposo Praise Party). The Grammy-winning Kevin Bond produced his most recent album, “The Statement,” in 2018.

Early Life and Education

On May 30, 1971, Sammie Okposo was born in Delta State, which is in the southern region of Nigeria. He is a member of the well-known Ijaw tribe. His father encouraged him to pursue an accounting career when he was younger. But when he began playing the piano at the age of nine, his passion for music truly took off as he experienced the high of a job well done.

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

Career

He entered the Nigerian film industry in 1992 as a soundtrack producer before transitioning into music production, which marked the official start of his producing career. His debut album, “Unconditional Love,” which included the popular song “Welu-Welu,” utterly rocked the music business in 2000 and helped him break out of local popularity and onto the global arena.

In addition to performing on stages with Donnie Mcclurkin, Kirk Franklin, Fred Hammond, Israel Houghton, Deitrick Haddon, Jonathan Nelson, Micah Stampley, Maxi Priest, Shaggy, Missy Elliot, Benjamin Dube, Judith Sephuma, Sonnie Badu, Uche Double-Double, Lionel Peterson, Angelique Kidjo, and Koffi and winning numerous national and international awards, Sammie has defied expectations of what is typically possible

In addition to the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday celebration and the July 4th holiday celebration, he has performed on significant occasions. Before becoming a UN Peacekeeping Ambassador, he spent five years as a Glo Ambassador.

Personal Life

He was married to Ozioma Sammie Okposo, and they have children together. Early in 2022, he was charged with infidelity and suspected of having an extramarital affair, which led to the sad demise of his marriage.

Controversy

Marriage Scandal

Sammie Okposo formally apologized to his wife Ozioma on his Instagram site on January 24, 2022. He was accused of leaving her the day before by the woman, who only went by the name African Doll. The gospel singer announced to his audience that he would be pausing his ministry in order to focus on healing and begging for pardon. His social media accounts were initially deleted, but a few days later, he added them back.

Controversies With Kate Henshaw

Sammie Okposo allegedly battered Kate Henshaw and even broke her ankle during their relationship, according to Kate Henshaw, who revealed this in an interview. She disclosed that although he pretended to love her, he enjoyed beating her repeatedly.

Discography

Albums

  • Unconditional Love (Welu Welu Reloaded) (2000)
  • Addicted (2004)
  • No More Drama (2006)
  • The Statement (2012)
  • S. W. A. G (Saved with Amazing Grace) (2017)

Selected Songs

  • Oghenne Do
  • Chukwu Ebube
  • High Love
  • A Marvellous Thing
  • Naija Praise
  • Let Peace Reign.
  • 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 and Nominations

YearAwardCategoryResult
1994Fame Music AwardsMost Promising Male ArtisteWon
1997The Movie Awards, NigeriaBest Sound TrackWon
1998The Movie Awards, NigeriaBest Sound TrackWon
1999The Movie Awards, NigeriaBest Sound TrackWon
2000The Movie Awards, NigeriaBest Sound TrackWon
2001Amen Awards, NigeriaBest Gospel ArtisteWon
2002Power of Music and Praise AwardsBest contemporary gospel ArtisteWon
2002Power of Music and Praise AwardsGospel Artiste of the yearWon
2003Kora Awards, South AfricaBest Male Gospel Artiste in AfricaNominated
2005Amen AwardsBest Male contemporary gospel Artiste in NigeriaWon
2005CNA AwardsBest remix AlbumWon
2005Teen Choice AwardsArtist of the yearWon
2006Afro Hollywood Awards UKBest Gospel Artiste in EnglishWon
2006Nigeria Movie AwardsGospel Artist of the yearWon
2006Nigeria Movie AwardsBest Sound and Music Score [Amazing Grace]Won
2006Kora Awards, South AfricaBest Male Gospel Artist in AfricanWon
2007Nigeria Entertainment Awards, New YorkGospel artist of the yearWon
2008Nigerian Music Video AwardsBest Gospel VideoWon
2008Nigerian Music AwardsBest contemporary Gospel ArtisteWon
2010God zone awardExcellence in EntertainmentWon
2011Nigerian Music Video AwardsBest music video producerWon
2012Inside Out media awardsPositive impact awardsWon
2012Pastor Bimbo Odukoya foundation awardsBest male Christian artisteWon
2012African Gospel Music Awards U.KTrailblazer awardWon
2012Real Soccerfest and CANGrass root ambassador of the yearWon
2013Crystal Awards, NigeriaAlbum of the year (The Statement)Won
2013Crystal Awards, NigeriaArtiste of the yearWon
2013Nigeria Entertainment Awards, New York CityBest Gospel ArtistWon
2013Gospel Music Awards, NigeriaBest Indigenous/Traditional Song NigeriaWon
2013Gospel Music Awards, NigeriaAlbum of the yearWon
2013Nigeria Gospel Music Awards, NigeriaArtiste of the yearWon
2014Africa Gospel Music Awards (UK)Music Video of the Year (Who Tell You Say)Won
2014SABC Crown Gospel Music Awards (SA)Best of Africa GospelWon
2014NMVA Nigerian Music Video AwardsBest Gospel Music Video (Who Tell You Say)Won
2015African Entertainment Legend AwardsGospel Artiste of the yearWon
2015The Beatz AwardsBest Music ProducerWon
2015The Beatz AwardsBest Afro High life ArtisteWon
2015Trumpet gospel music awards South AfricaBest worship songWon
2016Trumpet gospel music awards South AfricaBest worship songWon
2016Atlanta Georgia USA-Trail Blaizer AwardBest of African gospel awardsWon
2017African Gospel Music and Media Awards, UK (AGMMA Awards)Male Artiste of the yearWon

Death

The gospel singer, Sammie Okposo slumped and died on Friday 25th November, 2022

HowNG learnt from a source in the entertainment industry that the 51-year-old music producer slumped on Friday morning and died.

 

Net Worth

He has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million.

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