President Muhammadu Buhari, PDP Presidential candidate, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku, popular pastor Apostle Johnson Suleman and colleagues of the late Sammie Uyoyo Okposo, have mourned the passage of the Gospel star just as his family has released a statement confirming his death.
Sammie Okposo, had slumped and died on Friday morning, leaving many in Nigeria and across the world severely shocked.
Buhari in a release issued on Friday by his Media Adviser, Femi Adesina, commiserated with the Christian community, Okposo’s colleagues and family.
Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku who expressed his shock, said “Sammie was full of life, distinguished himself in the entertainment industry, and, by extension, gave his best to bring smiles to our people”.
Late Thursday, the Family of late Popular gospel singer, Sammie Okposo had issued a statement on the death of the musician.
According to them, “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.”
Meanwhile, other prominent Nigerians and colleagues of the late artiste, have been expressing their shock over Sammie’s death.
Read some of their tributes…
“Sammie Called Forth the Best in Many who were downtrodden with music. He will be sorely missed for his musical dexterity and for showing that gospel music need not be relegated only to the confines of the church”.
-Bimbo Esho(Music entrepreneur)
“I was shocked when I got a call informing me he was gone. May his soul rest in Peace. From ice cream parlour in Ikeja to fame and now with the lord.”
-Emmanuel Ogugua(fmr. President Actors Guild of Nigeria)
“Death shame on you… Sammy may you find peace in the bosom of the Lord .. journey thou well”.
-Sunny MacDon W(Veteran actor)
“Wow! Wow!! Wow!!! Sammy! A musician’s musician. A great friend of my entire family. Waiting to hear that there was a mixup in the information. Sammy!
-Tony Okoroji(Chairman, COSON)
“It is indeed a sad day for Nollywood!
He was a maestro on the keyboard, a master composer, and a consummate artist…
Words failed me when my wife gave me this sad news today, I called a few friends, turned to FB for confirmation and it became clear that Sam Okpose has gone to be with the Lord.
Go in the blaze of glory Sammy. Yes, the industry will miss you greatly, but we’re consoled that you didn’t miss your Maker whom you served so well.
Adieu my brother!
-Okey Ogunjiofor(Veteran actor/Producer)
“Sammie…. Sammie….. Sammie
So I won’t call you Samuel again. Hmm
It is well.
Rest my brother….
Rest my Friend….
GOOD NIGHT”
-Paul Obazele(Veteran Actor/fmr. AMP President)
“We made good music together, we became family over time looking out for each other. Rest in paradise Sammie Okposo.”
-Albert Kalu(Music producer)
“I am very sorry to read that my colleague and friend Sammie Okposo died this morning. It’s a big shock to the entertainment industry. May his soul rest in perfect peace.”
-Tee Mac(fmr. PMAN President)
“Rest In Power My Brother..
You Conquered!”
–Apostle Johnson Suleman
“Tommorow is not assured…. make an impact of every opportunity”
Fidelis Duker
