Ndifreke Jacob, Uyo.
Gospel Artist, Sammie Okposo has died at 51 after collapsing on Friday, 25th November in his home, multiple sources say.
The death of foremost Nigerian gospel singer and producer who made wave in the early 2000s has taken the social media space by surprise.
Recall, earlier in the year, Sammie Okposo publicly tendered an apology to his wife, Ozioma following a cheating scandal involving him and a lady in the US in 2021.
While pleading for forgiveness from his wife of many years, the gospel singer had noted that he was taking some time off from the ministry to retrace his steps and make amends with God.
However, details of what led to his death remains sketchy as at press time but reliable sources say he slumped and died.
Sometimes in May, this year In May this year, the gospel singer and producer escaped death by an inch while driving through the 3rd mainland bridge, Lagos State.
He wrote, ‘I was saved from the hands of the devil and his cohorts’.
The Delta State born singer was the Chief Executive Officer of Zamar Entertainment.
He was an award winning singer who travelled and collaborated with other renowned gospel artists in the world.