Sammie Okposo, a Nigerian gospel singer, died on Friday, November 25, aged 51. His death was confirmed by his project manager, Hillary Vincent, with The Punch.
“That’s right. It happened this morning.”
His death was also confirmed in an official statement issued by his family and signed by Hecter Okposo:
“I announce the death of our dear husband, father, brother, uncle, servant of God, Sammie Okposo, with a heavy heart but absolute obedience to God.”
The message also adds that the singer’s funeral arrangements will be “announced soon” and asks that Okpos’ family be allowed to grieve in peace:
“We are comforted knowing that he sang with the angels with Jesus.” We respectfully ask that the family be allowed to grieve in peace at this time.”
Although no specific cause of death was given, according to PM News, the performer collapsed and died after a heart attack. Okposo was dangerously close to death in May 2020 when the axles of his car came apart while the vehicle was in motion. He praised Jesus as his “savior, deliverer, protector and shield” at the time and claimed that “the devil and his minions” could harm him. that.
Fans mourn the death of Sammie Okposo.
Sammie Okposo is a well-known figure in the gospel music business in Nigeria. Award-winning singer, music producer, psalmist, and performer who is also the CEO of Zamar Entertainment. After his untimely death, countless fans and well-wishers flocked to Twitter to express their condolences:
The news of your death really shocked Mr. Sammie Okposo. Rest in peace pic.twitter.com/Z7iZY3x4st
– WE$T (@Oba_West_) November 25, 2022
Sammie Okposo’s songs will live forever in people’s minds, his songs are globally famous. Rest in peace, king pic.twitter.com/ZY9CLp8u4Y
— President Hoodlum (@2muchdrags) November 25, 2022
Okposo will be mourned by his artists, colleagues, friends, family and fans as condolences continue to pour in online. However, current and future generations will be recognized for their work and appreciated for their music.
A look back at Sammie Okposo’s life.
Sammie Okposo is a famous Nigerian gospel music artist. He was born on May 30, 1971 in Delta State, Nigeria and grew up there. He started his career in the film business in Nigeria as a music producer in 1992 before releasing his own album, Unconditional Love, in 2002. Okposo returned so famous for his breakthrough song Welu Welu, followed by his next album Addiction in 2004.
Okposo went on to collaborate with a number of notable gospel artists, including Marvelous Odiete, Kirk Franklin, Fred Hammond, Donnie McClurkin, Cece Winans, and Israel Houghton. The artist has also performed throughout Africa, North America and Europe and has gained international recognition for hosting a series of shows known as the Sammie Okposo Praise Party or SOPP. He has also received numerous honors and awards for his contributions to gospel music. After the affair incident, Okposo publicly apologized to his wife via social networks in January 2022. The male singer also left his position to seek redemption and forgiveness. Okposo’s latest album, The Statement, was released in 2018 and was produced by Grammy Award-winning singer Kevin Bond.
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