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  • How Sammie Okposo was abandoned during his trying moments – Apostle Suleman

    How Sammie Okposo was abandoned during his trying moments – Apostle Suleman

    Apostle Johnson Suleman of the Omega Fire Ministry has responded to the demise of popular gospel artiste, Sammie Okposo.

    Recall that before Okposo’s demise, an American lady identified as African Doll, based in Texas had in January 2022, accused Okposo of impregnating and abandoning her.

    The accusation led to matrimonial issues between Okposo and his wife.

    Findings show that the singer didn’t recover from the scandal which may have affected his health prior to his death on Friday.

    Reacting to the unfortunate report of Sammie’s death, Apostle Suleman took to his Twitter handle to recall some previous conversations with the singer, saying they both wept over the phone about how some pastors treated the singer after the infidelity saga.

    Apostle Suleman stated that persons now posting pictures and mourning the singer didn’t reach out to me during his trying moments.

    He wrote, “Now they post his pictures. But never reached out in his trying times. He told me what pastors did to him and we both wept.

    “Love has left the church. We have more ‘lawyers’ who are ready to judge than intercessors ready to restore. Rest in power my brother.. You conquered”!

    Sammie Okposo slumped and died yesterday morning in his house.

  • Buhari sends message to late Sammie Okposo’s family

    Buhari sends message to late Sammie Okposo’s family

    President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in Abuja sympathised with family, friends, and professional associates of renowned gospel singer, Sammie Okposo.

    In a condolence message issued by his media aide, Mr Femi Adesina, Buhari said the demise of the singer on Friday has left many in Nigeria and across the world severely shocked.

    Buhari commiserated with the Christian community, particularly Okposo’s colleagues in gospel music and the younger generation, who had over the years identified with his elevating style of praise and worship.

    The president noted the unique platform of worship created by Okposo, Okposo Praise Party, his creative contributions to the Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, and the inspiring role he played in grooming talents and mentoring them to stardom.

    Buhari prayed for the repose of the musician’s soul, urging the family to find solace in his investments of love.

  • See what Sammie Okposo’s family has to say over his death

    See what Sammie Okposo’s family has to say over his death

    The family of popular gospel singer, Sammie Okposo has released an official statement regarding his sudden death.

    TheNewsGuru reports that the singer died earlier today after he slumped at his Lekki home in Lagos.

    A statement issued this afternoon by the family and signed by Hector Okposo confirmed his demise and says more information will be released later.

    The statement reads: ‘It is with a heavy heart but with total submission to God that I announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, Minister of God, Sammie Okposo’.

    ‘Sammie slept and went to be with the Lord on the morning of Friday, November 25, 2022’.

    ‘More details about the burial will be communicated soon’.

    ‘We are consoled because we know that he is with Jesus singing with angels. We kindly request that the family is allowed to grieve peacefully at this time’.

  • He slept and did not wake up – Sammie Okposo’s family opens up

    He slept and did not wake up – Sammie Okposo’s family opens up

    The family of Sammie Okposo has broken silence on the demise of the popular gospel singer. In a statement released by Hector Okposo for the family, Sammie Okposo went to bed and did not wake up.

    Hector confirmed in the terse statement that Sammie died on the morning of Friday, November 25, 2022. He disclosed that details about the burial will be communicated soon.

    The statement reads: It is with a heavy heart but with total submission to God that I announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, Minister of God, Sammie Okposo.

    “Sammie slept and went to be with the Lord on the morning of Friday, November 25, 2022. More details about the burial will be communicated soon.

    “We are consoled because we know that he is with Jesus singing with angels. We kindly request that the family is allowed to grieve peacefully at this time”.

  • Gains and pains of Sammie Okposo as he dies at 51

    Gains and pains of Sammie Okposo as he dies at 51

    As the “wellu wellu” crooner, Sammie Okposo, dies at 51, the international Nigerian gospel artist has succeeded in touching many lives with his music, despite having recently hit the headlines over an infidelity scandal.

    Sammie had done things that usually do not happen to gospel artists. He is a gospel artist who is known all over the world and has won many awards in Nigeria.

    Although details of his death remain sketchy but close associates including singer, Buchi Atuonwu, simply known as Buchi, confirmed that he died on Friday in Abuja.

    His colleague, Righteousman, explained that the singer had also collapsed last week upon his return from his praise party concert in the UK and was treated for exhaustion.

    Gains and pains of Sammie Okposo as he dies at 51

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that Sammie was slated to minister, alongside other gospel singers, Eben, Chuks Praise, Joy Favour, and Victor Edit at the Outpouring Assembly International in Calabar between Friday, November 25 to 27.

    Recall that in 1992, Sammie became a sound track producer in the Nigerian Movie industry. This was the official start of his career as a producer. He then switched to making music.

    When he released his first album, “Unconditional Love,” in 2000, with the hit single “Welu-Welu,” he shook up the music business. He became well-known not just in his own country, but all over the world.

    Gains and pains of Sammie Okposo as he dies at 51

    The “wellu wellu” crooner released another album “Addicted” in 2004. He has collaborated with many other artists in the gospel and soul music fields.

    He collaborated with popular gospel singer, Marvellous Odiete, on “Follow You”, and has performed regularly in Africa, Europe, and North America and curates a series of concerts called SOPP (Sammie Okposo Praise Party).

    His most recent album, The Statement (2018), was produced by the Grammy-winning Kevin Bond.

    Before his death, the singer had escaped death in 2020, as he survived a car accident at the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos.

    Gains and pains of Sammie Okposo as he dies at 51

    On his infidelity scandal, the singer had tendered a public apology to his wife, Ozioma, via his Instagram page on 24 January 2022.

    The apology came a day after a lady, known only as African Doll, accused him of impregnating her and abandoning her.

    The gospel musician told his fans that he would be taking a step back from his ministry to focus on restoration and seek forgiveness.

    He initially deleted his social media handles but restored them a few days later.

  • Okowa mourns Delta-born gospel singer, Sammie Okposo

    Okowa mourns Delta-born gospel singer, Sammie Okposo

    Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta and Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has commiserated with the Okposo family and people of Isoko in the state over the passing of renowned gospel singer, Sammie Okposo.

    The late Okposo hailed from Ivori-Irri, Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta. He reportedly passed on in the morning of Nov. 25, in Lagos. He was 51.

    Okowa, in the condolence message by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba, expressed sadness over the passing of the “Wellu Wellu” crooner, saying that it was a big loss to the deceased’s family, Deltans and lovers of gospel music across the world.

    According to him, the passing of the popular gospel artiste is a big blow to music lovers, his family, Ivori-Irri community and Isoko nation, considering his immense talent and outstanding contributions to the growth of gospel music locally and globally.

    The governor described the late Okposo as a “gentleman gospel artiste”, who contributed to the growth and development of modern entertainment industry in Nigeria.

    He said that as one of the scions of the gospel genre of the music industry, Okposo would be greatly missed by his colleagues and fans.

    “On behalf of the government and people of Delta, I mourn the passing of an illustrious son of our state and a great minister in gospel music.

    “The news of his death was shocking and it is indeed, a great loss because he was a valued asset to Deltans and Nigerians, especially as his songs continue to inspire many to worship God,” he said.

    Okowa prayed to God to accept the deceased’s soul and grant fortitude to the family and friends to bear his exit.

  • REVEALED! What caused death of popular gospel singer, Sammie Okposo

    REVEALED! What caused death of popular gospel singer, Sammie Okposo

     

    Finally, the cause of the death of gospel music icon, Sammie Okposo has been revealed by a family member.

    The family source, who is one of the brothers to the deceased singer, also confirmed that the singer died on Friday at his Lekki home in Lagos.

    While pleading to remain anonymous, the source disclosed that Okposo was confirmed ‘dead on arrival’ by medical doctors at the hospital he was rushed to after he slumped.

    My brother (Sammie Okposo) died this morning at his Lekki home. Yes, he slumped but he was confirmed dead on arrival when we took him to hospital. He died as a result of high blood pressure”, the source said.

    Meanwhile, Okposo’s project manager, Hillary Vincent, also confirmed the passage of the Isoko-born musician on Friday.

    Vincent, who did not give more details of the singer’s death, said “Yes it’s true. It happened this morning.”.

    The sources alleged that the singer had been sick before Friday collapse where he reportedly did not make it.

  • Popular gospel singer, Sammie Okposo reportedly dead

    Popular gospel singer, Sammie Okposo reportedly dead

    Popular Nigerian gospel singer, Sammie Okposo is reportedly dead, aged 51.

    TheNewsGuru reports that the cause of his death is yet to be confirmed.

    Recall that Okposo earlier this year publicly apologized to his wife, Ozioma for cheating on her with another lady in the United States.

    Details to follow…

     

  • After confessing, Sammie Okposo, wife go on a vacation in Mexico [VIDEO]

    After confessing, Sammie Okposo, wife go on a vacation in Mexico [VIDEO]

    Gospel singer, Sammie Okposo has shared a video of him and his wife on vacation in Mexico.

    In the video posted on his Instagram page, the singer was on a boat cruise with his wife as they excitedly took pictures together.

    He wrote in the caption, “Me and my Queen. We outside. Chilling in Cancun, Mexico.”

    Recall that Sammie Okposo made headlines in January after admitting to having an affair with a US-based lady.

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  • Adultery: Sammie Okposo reacts to criticisms after public apology

    Adultery: Sammie Okposo reacts to criticisms after public apology

     

    Gospel singer Sammie Okposo has finally reacted to criticisms after apologising publicly, saying no man can condemn him as he has made peace with God.

    Recalled that Sammie Okposo made headlines in January after admitting to having an affair with a US-based lady.

    The lady, identified as African Doll, disclosed that she was pregnant for the singer. He asked her to terminate it.

    His apology stirred reactions. Some took to his page condemning him for cheating outside his marriage as a man of God. The Wellu Wellu master could not stand the barrage of abuses. He deactivate his Instagram account temporarily.

    However, in a new Instagram post on Wednesday, the 50-year-old singer wrote: “There is no condemnation for me I am in Christ Jesus. I am controlled not by the flesh but by the spirit of God that lives in me.

    “The spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead lives in me. No one can condemn me because Christ who died and was raised to life is at the right hand of God interceding for me. Nothing and no one can separate me from the love of God that is in Christ. I am justified by faith. I have peace with God through Jesus Christ.

    “Therefore, I walk in the spirit and I will not fulfil the lust of the flesh. The grace of God that brings salvation is available, sufficient and working for me.”