Nigerian entertainment industry was, Friday, thrown into mourning as gospel maestro, Sammie Okposo took a dirt nap in Lagos, Nigeria.
Aged 51, the welu welu hitmaker, according to reports, was said to have slumped while he was undergoing medical treatment for exhaustion.
Though the news of his sudden departure has been confirmed by his family, the cause of death, as of the time of writing, has not been revealed.
A statement by the family read: “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.”
Reacting to the tragic news, Richard Mofe Damijo, wrote: “This was exactly a month ago in the US. We spent two weeks together and fellowshipped as men. We ate, drank and teased each other. We made plans for the new year… yet here I’m struggling and looking for words to capture our relationship.
“Sam Okpooo as I used to call you, this was not the plan. This one pained me in my heart. My prayers are with your family as you rest in power, peace and praise.”
