Sammie Okposo | |
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 Okposo performing in 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Sammie Okposo |
| Born | 30 May 1971 |
| Died | 25 November 2022 (aged 51) |
| Genres | Gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, psalmist, producer |
| Years active | 1992–2022 |
| Labels | Zamar Entertainment |
| Spouse |
Ozioma Okposo (m. 2010) |
Sammie Okposo (30 May 1971 – 25 November 2022) was a Nigerian gospel artist.[1]
Okposo was also a music producer, psalmist, and CEO of Zamar Entertainment.[2] He released his debut album, Unconditional Love in 2000[3] and his sophomore album Addicted in 2004.[4]
Okposo collaborated with many other artists in the gospel and soul music fields. He collaborated with popular gospel singer Marvellous Odiete on "Follow You" and American gospel singer Jonathan Nelson on Oghene Doh,[5] has performed regularly in Africa, Europe, and North America,[6][7] and curated a series of concerts called SOPP (Sammie Okposo Praise Party).[8][9] His most recent album, The Statement (2018), was produced by the Grammy-winning Kevin Bond.[10]
- ^ "Sammie Okposo Blows Hot on Fellow Gospel Singers". Retrieved 25 April 2017.
- ^ "Nigeria: Sammie Okposo – Role Model With Multiple Honours". AllAfrica.
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- ^ "Sammie Okposo Ft. Nelson Jonathan – Oghene Doh". 30 May 2017. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
- ^ "Don Moen, Fred Hammond, Sammie Okposo to perform at this year's 'The Experience' — The Net NG". Retrieved 16 November 2015.
- ^ "Sammie Okposo plans SOPP America". Retrieved 12 August 2015.
- ^ Ogunjimi, Opeoluwani (2013). "Nigeria: Sammy Okposo to Open NEA Show in New York". AllAfrica. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
- ^ "Sammie Okposo to hit London with 'Praise Party' concert which features Joe Mettle". 3 August 2018. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
- ^ "Sammie Okposo Nigerian Gospel Artist Biography". Peoples Connect Sound. Retrieved 10 October 2019.