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- Biography
- Profile
- Childhood And Education
- Career
- Personal Affairs
- Awards And Nominations
- Discography
- Social Media
- Net Worth
Sammie Okposo Biography
Sammie Okposo (born May 30, 1971) is a renowned music producer, singer, songwriter, psalmist, and entertainment consultant. He is also the CEO of Zamar Entertainment.
Before expanding into music production, he entered the Nigerian film industry in 1995 as a composer. He is currently famous for assisting some of Nigeria’s biggest music performers in creating hits.
Sammie Okposo is a United Nations Youth Ambassador for World Peace. He has performed to sold-out crowds in Africa, Europe, the United States, Nigeria, and most notably, The Experience with Pastor Paul Adefarasin of House on the Rock Church.
Sammie Okposo not only revolutionized but also entirely changed the concept of gospel music in his native Nigeria by breaking all limits to become the first gospel artist to sell millions of copies of his music and the first gospel artist to have his music aired everywhere (including night clubs). As a result, he is now widely acclaimed as a performer and entertainer.
Sammie Okposo’s music has not only garnered him a large fan following and positive reviews, but also a number of awards for his songs, including Unconditional Love, Addicted, and No Drama.
Sammie Okposo Profile
Full Name: | Sammie Okposo |
Born: | 30 May 1971 (age 51 years old) |
Place of Birth: | Delta, Nigeria |
State Of Origin: | Delta State |
Nationality: | Nigerian |
Height: | 1.72 m |
Parents: | N/A |
Siblings: | N/A |
Wife • Spouse: | Ozioma Sammie Okposo (m. 2010) |
Girlfriend • Partner: | N/A |
Children: | Alula Okposo |
Occupation: | Singer • Businessman |
Net Worth: | US$1.5 million |
Childhood And Education
On May 30, 1971, in Delta State, Nigeria, Sammie Okposo was born. As a child, his father urged him to seek a profession in accounting. He is an indigene of Delta State, Nigeria.
However, he became interested in music at the age of nine, when he began playing the piano and felt the exhilaration that comes with fulfilling his obligations.
By the time he was ten years old, Sammie Okposo was the church pianist. He was believed to be related to the senior pastors of House of the Rock Worldwide, Mr. and Mrs. Adefarasin.
Career
Sammie Okposo, a gospel musician, music producer, psalmist, and entertainment strategist, is the CEO of Zamar Entertainment. In 1992, he entered the Nigerian film industry as a soundtrack producer before expanding into music production.
In 2000, when he released his debut album Unconditional Love, which featured the hit single Welu-Welu, he utterly shook up the music industry, propelling him beyond local fame and onto the global stage.
Sammie Okposo has performed 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, Angelique Kidjo, and Koffi Olomide, and has won multiple international awards.
Sammie Okposo has played at significant events, such as the Martin Luther King Jr. and Fourth of July holidays.
Personal Affairs
Sammie Okposo is married to Ozioma Okposo, but he has recently apologized to her for cheating on her.
According to the evidence, he had an extramarital affair with an American woman. However, because of his influence as a gospel musician, the situation was peaceful, and he continued to live with his gorgeous wife.
This demonstrates that they both love themselves despite their flaws.
Alula Okposo is the gorgeous daughter of Sammie Okposo.
Awards And Nominations
- Best Sound Track (The Movie Awards, Nigeria), 1999
- Best Sound Track (The Movie Awards, Nigeria), 1999
- Best Sound Track (The Movie Awards, Nigeria), 1997
- Most Promising Male Artiste (Fame Music Awards), 1994
- 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 Male Gospel Artiste in Africa Nominee (Kora Awards, South Africa), 2003
- Best remix Album (CNA Awards), 2005
- Best Male contemporary gospel Artiste in Nigeria (Amen Awards), 2005
- 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
Discography
- Faithfulness
- Big God
- God Can
- Addicted
- Mighty God
- Because Of You
- Welu Welu
- Unconditional Love
- Lift Me
- Jawa Chineke
- I Go Make Am
- Come And Dance
Social Media
- Instagram: @sammieokposo
- Twitter: @sammieokposo
Sammie Okposo Net Worth
According to some media reports, the estimated net worth of Sammie Okposo is $1.5 million.
This could be accurate given that he is one of the gospel performers in Nigeria who has caused a stir in Nigeria and the diaspora.