Sammie Okposo was born in Delta state on May 30, 1971. The Gospel singer is a 51-year-old man, he was a Nigerian gospel singer who performed his musics all over the world. Let’s look into his full biography and net worth below.
Wikipedia Profile & Background
| Real Name: | Sammie Okposo |
| Date of Birth: | May 30, 1971 |
| Age: | 51 years old @ 2022 |
| State of Origin: | Delta State, Nigeria |
| Place of Birth: | Delta State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Wife: | Ozioma Okposo (m. 2010) |
| Occupation: | Gospel Singer |
| Net Worth: | > $1 million |
| Record Label: | Zamar Entertainment |
| Education: | Nile |
| Parents: | Pastor Paul Adefarasan (father) |
Sammie Okposo Biography
Sammie Okposo (May 30, 1971 – November 25, 2022) was a Nigerian gospel singer. He was also a psalmist, a music producer, and the CEO of Zamar Entertainment. In 2004, he released his debut album, Addicted. His father had always wanted him to be an accountant.
His interest in music, on the other hand, began when he was nine, when he began playing the piano and experiencing the exhilaration that comes with doing what you are supposed to do. He was the pianist in his local church by the age of ten.
He has worked with many other gospel and soul musicians, including popular gospel singer Marvellous Odiete on “Follow You,” and has performed regularly in Africa, Europe, and North America. He also curates a concert series called SOPP. Kevin Bond, a Grammy winner, produced his most recent album, The Statement (2018).
How Old Is Sammie Okposo – Age
The Gospel singer is currently in his fifties, he was born on May 30, 1971 in Delta state, Nigeria. He is currently at the age of 51 years old.
Where Is Sammie Okposo From – State of Origin
Sammie was born in Delta State, Nigeria. Delta State is a Nigerian state located in the country’s South-South geopolitical zone. On August 27, 1991, the state was formed from the former Bendel State and named after the Niger Delta, which covers a large portion of the state.
Parents – Father & Mother
Sammie Okposo was born in Delta State into the family of Mr. and Mrs. He is the son of the well-known Metropolitan Senior Pastor of the House of Rock Churches Worldwide, Pastor Paul Adefarasan.
Wife
Sammie Okposo is legally married to Ozioma Okposo, who is a gospel singer. She was born on February 21, 1975, which means she is 46 years old right now. Ozioma Okposo is from Okpuno, Otolo, Nnewi in Anambra State.
Ozioma is Kene Mkparu’s younger sister. Kene is the CEO of FilmHouse and FilmOne, which is one of the largest movie theaters in Nigeria. The singer’s wife has two degrees, one in psychology and one in human resources.
People think Ozioma is a calm and quiet person because she hasn’t said anything about her husband’s affair. Sammie Okposo has also said that Ozioma is a very understanding wife who helps him a lot with his career and fame.
Marriage Controversies
On January 24, 2022, Sammie Okposo apologized to his wife, Ozioma, in public for cheating on her. He did this on his Instagram page. The apology came a day after a woman only known as “African Doll” said he had gotten her pregnant and then left her.
The gospel singer told his fans that he was going to take a break from his ministry to focus on healing and asking for forgiveness. He deleted his social media accounts at first, but a few days later he put them back. He died on Friday, November 25, 2022, after he fell down.
Children
At the time this report was written, Sammie Okposo and his wife, Ozioma, didn’t have any kids. But DNB Stories Africa has seen reports that the singer has an adult child from a previous relationship.
Some people say that he had a daughter with his ex-girlfriend Gloria Ibru. Her name is Alula Okposo. People say that the child is even in her late 20s. Reports from the last few months also say that Sammie is expecting a child with an American woman named African Doll.
Controversies
Before he finally got married in 2010, Sammie Okposo was linked to a number of women in the entertainment industry. He was even called a “casanova” by the press because of how he treated women.
The gospel singer has been at the center of a few scandals and controversies about her relationships. He has been linked to Gloria Ibru, Kate Henshaw, Stella Damasus, and Janet Fateye, among others, in a sexual way.
The singer said that his relationships with these women had helped him become famous in some way, even though most of them were already well-known in the entertainment business before he met them.
House of the Rock Church Controversies
There were even rumors that Sammie Okposo was kicked out of the House of the Rock Church choir because he was sexing women in the church. People were surprised when Sammie Okposo got married, because they didn’t think he would ever stop chasing women and settle down.
Sammie Okposo told reporters in 2016 (six years after he got married) that he had changed his ways and would no longer sleep with other women. He says that he got married to his best friend and will never cheat on her.
Relationship with African Doll
In January 2022, Sammie Okposo’s relationship with African Doll made a big splash in the news. Because of the incident, the singer got a lot of negative feedback and had to apologize to his wife, family, religious leaders, and fans for his promiscuous act.
He says he feels embarrassed and ashamed about what he did, so he is taking a break from his singing ministry to ask God for forgiveness and go back on his steps.
Pregnancy Scandal
Before this, African Doll had gone to the media to say that the singer had abandoned her after she told him she was pregnant and turned his back on her. The woman said that she and Sammie were together when he went to the U.S. in late 2021.
She said that the singer got angry and even threatened her when she told him she was going to keep the baby even though he had suggested she have an abortion. She says that she knows fornication is a sin and that all she wants from Sammie is for her to take care of the baby since she can’t have an abortion.
All of this was said by African Doll in an interview with “Obodo Oyinbo TV.” In his public apology, Sammie Okposo said that he was with the woman during his recent trip to the United States, but he didn’t say anything about how the pregnancy happened.
Relationship with Gloria Ibru
Before he married Ozioma, Sammie Okposo had an affair with Gloria Ibru. Reports say that he and Gloria Ibru had a daughter who is 27 years old.
Alula Okposo is the name of this man’s daughter with Gloria Ibru. Gloria Ibru is a singer and the first daughter of the late Olorogun Michael Ibru, who was a business magnate and billionaire.
Relationship with Kate Henshaw
Kate Henshaw, a versatile actress in Nollywood, was another woman who was known to the public as Sammie’s lover before he got married. Reports say that before they broke up, he and Kate were on the verge of getting married.
DNB Stories Africa found out that Kate’s relationship with Sammie was very abusive, and it was even said that Sammie broke the award-winning actress’s ankle while they were dating.
The two people who used to be together dated for about three to four years before they broke up. This could have been because the singer was mean and violent. The actress was quoted as saying that the relationship was very bad for her because Sammie wanted her to change into someone she wasn’t.
Reports also said that Kate Henshaw said she was shy and naive and didn’t know who she was back then, but that her inner strength helped her find herself again. The actress is said to have said that she was even willing to get married to him in hopes that he would change, but when things got worse, she had to run for her life.
Relationship with Stella Damasus
Stella Damasus is another Nollywood star who dated Sammie back when he was young. People said that the actress turned to him for comfort after she lost her husband.
It was also said that the couple broke up suddenly right before they were going to get married. Sammie’s relationship with Stella and her coworker Kate Henshaw was said to have caused a rift between them, but Stella and Kate have since made up with each other.
Relationship with Janet Fateye
Janet Fateye is a beauty queen who won the Miss Nigeria title in 1993. Fateye ran for the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) title in 1992 as Kemi Fateye before she became Miss Nigeria. She is also Sammie Okposo’s ex-girlfriend, even though they were only together for a short time.
Janet met Sammie at a place where he was singing that was owned by one of the MBGN organizers. Janet was also there as a guest of honor, and she was asked to sing with the singer. Reports say that after the event, the two ex-lovers became friends and dated for a while before going their separate ways.
Career
Sammie is the CEO of Zamar Entertainment and a Gospel singer, music producer, psalmist, and entertainment consultant. In 1992, he joined the Nigerian Movie Industry as a Sound Track Producer, which was the official start of his production career. He then moved on to Music Production.
In 2000, when he released his first album, “Unconditional Love,” with the hit single “Welu-Welu,” he shook up the music industry. He became known all over the world, not just in his home country. Sammie has done things that gospel artists don’t usually get to do. He is an international gospel artist who has won multiple awards in Nigeria.
He has also shared stages with 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,
He has played at many important events, like the Martin Luther King Day celebration and the Independence Day celebration on July 4. He was a Glo Ambassador for ten years and is now a Peace Ambassador for the United Nations.
Net Worth
The Gospel singer net worth is expected to be more than $1 Million. Sammie Okposo developed an interest in music at the tender age of 9 as a pianist.