Biography
Sammie Okposo: Biography, Education, Career, Marriage, Net Worth, Achievements and Controversy
By Balogun Kamilu Lekan
Biography
Sammie Okposo is a gospel artist, music producer, psalmist, and music executive.
He was born on the born 30 May 1971. Currently, Sammie Okposo is 51 years(2022)
Sammie is one of the most influential and wealthiest gospel artists in Nigeria.
He is the CEO of Zamar Entertainment
Education
There is no public information about Sammie’s educational background
Career
Sammie started as a movie soundtrack producer in 1992 before delving fully into music production.
In 2000, Sammie hit the industry with his single, “Welu-Welu” which spread across like wildfire. It got worldwide recognition and won numerous awards.
Sammie released his debut album, “Addicted”, in 2004. This further propelled him in the industry. He then collaborated with famous gospel singer Marvellous Odiete to make another hit, “Follow You”
In 2018, he dropped another album, The Statement, produced by the Grammy-winning Kevin Bond.
All through his career, Sammie has had the opportunity to work with other top music artists across the world.
He is also the brain behind the SOPP (Sammie Okposo Praise Party), where he, alongside other gospel artists, storm the stage to worship and sing praises.
Some top artist which Sammie has had the privilege to work with includes 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, Koffi Olomide, Awilo Logomba, John Legend, Kirk Franklin, Don Moen, Jessy Dickson, Ron Kenoly, Cece Winans and Nicole Mullen amongst others.
Sammie was also a performer at the Martin Luther King Day celebration and July 4th Independence Day Celebration.
He was a Glo Ambassador for ten years and is now a United Nations Peace Ambassador.
Marriage
Sammie is married to Ozioma Okposo, and they have a daughter together, Alula Okposo.
Net worth
Sammie Okposo’s net worth is estimated at Net Worth US$1.5 million. He is reportedly one of the wealthiest gospel artists in Nigeria.
Achievements
Awards and recognition
- Crystal Awards, Nigeria
- Real Soccerfest and CAN
- African Gospel Music Awards U.K
- Pastor Bimbo Odukoya foundation awards
- Inside Out media awards
- GOD ZONE Awards)
- Nigerian Music Video Awards)
- Nigeria Entertainment Awards, New York)
- Nigeria Movie Awards)
- Nigeria Music Awards)
- Afro Hollywood Awards UK)
- Teen choice Awards)
- CNA Awards)
- Kora Awards, South Africa
- Power of Music and Praise Awards
- Power of Music and Praise Awards
- Amen Awards, Nigeria
- The Movie Awards, Nigeria
- Fame Music Awards
Songs
- Oghenne Do
- Chukwu Ebube
- High Love
- A Marvellous Thing
- Naija Praise
- Let Peace Reign
- Big God
- Addicted
- Welu Welu
- The Statement
- Omeriwo
- My Miracle
Controversy
In 2021, Sammie tendered a public apology to his wife, Ozioma, after he admitted to cheating on her by impregnating another woman in the United States.
He took to his Instagram page to post the apology. He stated in his apology post to do everything within his capacity to regain his wife’s trust would be removing himself from all ministerial duties until the restoration has been achieved, as he believes that this is what God expects of him at the moment.
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