ARTISTE OF THE WEEK

Sammie Okposo is basically the king of gospel music in Nigeria - no contest. I own all of his albums and jam to them all the time. His albums contain everything from praise, to worship to inspirational, to chillout, to dance music. He sings in a whole bunch of genres too. Just love his music.




About Sammie:



Born in the late sixties, Gospel Artiste Sammie Okposo hails from Delta State, Nigeria. Growing up, Sammie dedicated time to his Church playing Piano for the Choir. His music profession started as a producer in 1995 when he joined the Nigerian Movie Industry as a Sound Track Producer and later ventured into Music Producing. Today, he is credited for producing hits for some of the biggest names in the Nigerian Music Scene.



In 2000, Sammie took Nigerian Gospel Music to another level with the release of his debut album titled Unconditional Love. The hit track off the album “Welu-Welu” gained international popularity. In, 2004 Sammie was invited to Perform at the 2004 Martin Luther King Day and July 4TH Independence day Celebrations respectively in Lagos and has featured prominently in Concerts in all over Nigeria, Africa, Europe and America. Labeled as one of the most electrifying and inspiring voices in Gospel Music, his music has won him not only a wide audience and critical acclaim, but also numerous Awards in appreciation of his work.

1994 — Most Promising Male Artiste (Fame Music Awards)

1997 — Best Sound Track (The Movie Awards- Nigeria)

1998 — Best Sound Track (The Movie Awards- Nigeria)

1999 — Best Sound Track (The Movie Awards- Nigeria)

2000 — Best Sound Track (The Movie Awards-Nigeria)

2001 — Best Gospel Artiste (Amen Awards- Nigeria)

2002 — Best Contemporary Gospel Artiste (Power of Music and Praise Awards)

2002 — Gospel Artiste Of The Year (Power of Music and Praise Awards)

2003 — Best Gospel Male Artiste in Africa Nominee (KORA Awards, South Africa)

2005 — Best Male Contemporary Gospel Artiste in Nigeria (Amen Awards)

2005 — Best Male Gospel Artiste in Africa (KORA Awards, South Africa)

SAMSONG'S NEW ALBUM RELEASE CONCERT

The new album release concert TAGGED: AN EVENING WITH SAMSONG AND FRIENDS is holding on the 30th May, 2010 in the city of Port-Harcourt @ Hotel Presidential, Port-Harcourt, Nigeria. The album is titled CHURCH BOY. Featuring: PANAM PERCY PAUL, ASU EKIYE, GORDONS, J-MARTINS, FRANK EDWARDS, MALEKE, MR. IBU e.t.c. Tickets are sold at all Kilimanjaro joints, House on the rock phc, christ embassy all in the city of port-harcourt.

TOPTEN GOSPEL COUNTDOWN CHART

Topten Gospel Countdown Chart

Samsong hits No.1 with his brand new single "Higher Higher" from his soon to be released album CHURCH BOY.

1. Samsong - Higher Higher

2. Frank Edwards - You too dey bless me

3. Kefee ft Timaya - Kokoroko

4. Sammie Okposo - Na So

5. Afy Douglas - Oruko Jesu

6. Gospel Soldiers - On my Way

7. Ebiere - Tamara

8. Eben - God Dey

9. Tupi Runo - Papa God

10. Jesus Boy Sweet Mama

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