Sammie Okposo Biography

Sammie Okposo (born May 30, 1971) is an international gospel artist from Nigeria. He is also a music producer, psalmist, and CEO of Zamar Entertainment. In 2004, he released his debut record, “Addicted.” He has worked with numerous different musicians in the gospel and soul music genres. He co-wrote the song “Follow You” with well-known gospel vocalist Marvellous Odiete. He has also routinely performed in Africa, Europe, and North America. He also curates a concert series called SOPP (Sammie Okposo Praise Party). “The Statement,” his most recent album, was produced by Grammy-winning Kevin Bond in 2018.

Early Life and Education

Sammie Okposo was born on May 30th, 1971 in Delta State, in the south-southern part of Nigeria. He is also from the popular Ijaw tribe. When he was younger, his father pushed him to seek a profession in accounting. But his love for music really got going when he started playing the piano at the age of nine and felt the high that comes from doing his job well.

By the time Sammie Okposo was ten years old, he was the church pianist. He was rumoured to be related to the senior pastors of House on the Rock Worldwide, Mr and Mrs Adefarasin.

Career

His producing career began formally in 1992 when he entered the Nigerian film industry as a soundtrack producer before branching out into music production. He completely rocked the music industry in 2000 when he released his debut album, “Unconditional Love,” which featured the hit song “Welu-Welu,” propelling him past local notoriety and onto the world stage.

Sammie has defied expectations of what is typically possible for gospel performers, performing on stages alongside 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, and Koffi, in addition to winning multiple national and international awards.

He has performed on important occasions, including the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday celebration and the July 4th holiday celebration. He served as a Glo Ambassador for ten years before becoming a UN Peacekeeping Ambassador.

Personal Life

He is married to Ozioma Sammie Okposo, and the marriage is blessed with children. His marriage came to a bleak end in the early part of 2022 when he was accused of infidelity and impregnating a woman outside his marriage.

Controversy

Marriage Scandal

On January 24, 2022, Sammie Okposo apologised to his wife Ozioma publicly on his Instagram profile. The woman, who only went by the name African Doll, had accused him of impregnating her and leaving her the day before. The gospel performer informed his audience that he would be taking a break from his ministry in order to concentrate on healing and asking for forgiveness. He originally removed his social media accounts, but a few days later, he added them again.

Controversies With Kate Henshaw

In an interview, Kate Henshaw revealed that Sammie Okposo was abusive during their relationship, and the singer was accused of beating and even breaking her ankle. She revealed that he claimed to love her, but he was fond of beating her severally.

Discography

Albums

• Unconditional Love (Welu Welu Reloaded) (2000)
• Addicted (2004)
• No More Drama (2006)
• The Statement (2012)
• S. W. A. G (Saved with Amazing Grace) (2017)

Selected Songs

• Oghenne Do
• Chukwu Ebube
• High Love
• A Marvellous Thing
• Naija Praise
• Let Peace Reign.
• Unconditional Love
• Lift Me
• Jawa Chineke
• I Go Make Am
• Come And Dance
• Faithfulness
• Big God
• God Can
• Addicted
• Mighty God
• Because Of You
• Welu Welu

Awards and Nominations

Year	Award	Category	Result
1994	Fame Music Awards	Most Promising Male Artiste	Won
1997	The Movie Awards, Nigeria	Best Sound Track	Won
1998	The Movie Awards, Nigeria	Best Sound Track	Won
1999	The Movie Awards, Nigeria	Best Sound Track	Won
2000	The Movie Awards, Nigeria	Best Sound Track	Won
2001	Amen Awards, Nigeria	Best Gospel Artiste	Won
2002	Power of Music and Praise Awards	Best contemporary gospel Artiste	Won
2002	Power of Music and Praise Awards	Gospel Artiste of the year	Won
2003	Kora Awards, South Africa	Best Male Gospel Artiste in Africa	Nominated
2005	Amen Awards	Best Male contemporary gospel Artiste in Nigeria	Won
2005	CNA Awards	Best remix Album	Won
2005	Teen Choice Awards	Artist of the year	Won
2006	Afro Hollywood Awards UK	Best Gospel Artiste in English	Won
2006	Nigeria Movie Awards	Gospel Artist of the year	Won
2006	Nigeria Movie Awards	Best Sound and Music Score [Amazing Grace]	Won
2006	Kora Awards, South Africa	Best Male Gospel Artist in African	Won
2007	Nigeria Entertainment Awards, New York	Gospel artist of the year	Won
2008	Nigerian Music Video Awards	Best Gospel Video	Won
2008	Nigerian Music Awards	Best contemporary Gospel Artiste	Won
2010	God zone award	Excellence in Entertainment	Won
2011	Nigerian Music Video Awards	Best music video producer	Won
2012	Inside Out media awards	Positive impact awards	Won
2012	Pastor Bimbo Odukoya foundation awards	Best male Christian artiste	Won
2012	African Gospel Music Awards U.K	Trailblazer award	Won
2012	Real Soccerfest and CAN	Grass root ambassador of the year	Won
2013	Crystal Awards, Nigeria	Album of the year (The Statement)	Won
2013	Crystal Awards, Nigeria	Artiste of the year	Won
2013	Nigeria Entertainment Awards, New York City	Best Gospel Artist	Won
2013	Gospel Music Awards, Nigeria	Best Indigenous/Traditional Song Nigeria	Won
2013	Gospel Music Awards, Nigeria	Album of the year	Won
2013	Nigeria Gospel Music Awards, Nigeria	Artiste of the year	Won
2014	Africa Gospel Music Awards (UK)	Music Video of the Year (Who Tell You Say)	Won
2014	SABC Crown Gospel Music Awards (SA)	Best of Africa Gospel	Won
2014	NMVA Nigerian Music Video Awards	Best Gospel Music Video (Who Tell You Say)	Won
2015	African Entertainment Legend Awards	Gospel Artiste of the year	Won
2015	The Beatz Awards	Best Music Producer	Won
2015	The Beatz Awards	Best Afro High life Artiste	Won
2015	Trumpet gospel music awards South Africa	Best worship song	Won
2016	Trumpet gospel music awards South Africa	Best worship song	Won
2016	Atlanta Georgia USA-Trail Blaizer Award	Best of African gospel awards	Won
2017	African Gospel Music and Media Awards, UK (AGMMA Awards)	Male Artiste of the year	Won

Sammie Okposo Net Worth

He has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million.

Social Media Handles

Instagram: Sammieokposo
Twitter: @Sammieokposo