MUSIC: SAMMIE OKPOSO FEATURING NIKKI LAOYE - MIGHTY GOD (THE BIRTHDAY RELEASE)

Multiple Award winning Recording Artiste & GLO Ambassador, Sammie Okoposo is a year older

today - 30th May. In commemoration of his birthday, he releases a new single, "Mighty God", featuring AFRIMA African Inspirational Artiste of 2014, Nikki Laoye.

Produced by Phat-E and Sammie Okposo, the eccentric collaboration by the two industry greats and its popular catchy hook creates another fantastic praise anthem in honor of God's goodness and faithfulness over the years.

In further celebration, Sammie Okposo will be hosting the Praise Party Benin City Edition today, featuring top Inspirational artistes including Buchi, Victor Atenega, Eben, Tim Godfrey, Nikki Laoye, PITA, Efe, Anny, Henrisoul, Akpororo, Joan Paul and many more at the CGMI Unusual Conference Centre, JBS Estate, Off Boundary road, G.R.A Benin City, Edo State by 5pm.

Oya!! Get the new single, Mighty God now..Listen, Share and Enjoy!!!

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M.I, BOUQUI, AKIN ALABI, HELEN PAUL, SAMMIE OKPOSO and More on GNLive

 GNLive is a carefully thought out strategy to put Conscious Nigerian Artistes back to Nigeria's Music Map. This movement has been going on for the past three months and have been getting great support from different Conscious Nigerian Artistes. GNLive holds a music concert every last thursday of the month, where many artistes are given great priviledge to perform and talk about their music.


Artistes like M.I, Akin ALabi, Midnight Crew, Sabina of Naija FM, Sammie Okposo, Bouqui, Helen Paul and  more have all strongly supported this movement. The 1st GNLive concert was held on the 24th of May, the 2nd was on the 28th of June and the 3rd GNLive which comes up on thursday, 26th day of this month (July) from 6pm to 10pm at Rodizzio Hall, 29, Isaac John Street, Ikeja featuring the great Mike Aremu, Efe and more.

This movement (GNLive) powered by Spinlet, has really been a source of encouragement and great support to Conscious Nigerian Artistes as it fights for the benefits of their music in Nigeria.

Support GNLive today as a movement that elevates gospel music and all forms of conscious music and Honour the strong force; "Spinlet" Move with it! 

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TWO NEW VIDEOS BY SAMMIE OKPOSO

The Nigeria born multiple award winning international gospel artist who happens to be one of Globacom’s ambassadors and the MD/ CEO of Zamar Entertainment - Sammie Okposo is out with two new musical videos.

“ESU TI TE [which in Yoruba dialect which means: The Devil’s scheme has been terminated]” & LET PEACE REIGN – by Sammie Okposo and Friends – a message of peace that should be heard by all as we look forward to having a peaceful nation in Nigeria owing to the series of ongoing crisis lately.

Both videos were produced by Zamar Entertainment and directed by the outstanding movie director, producer and cinematographer: Toka Mcbaror, the CEO at Evolution studio 66.

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Echoes from Sammie Okposo’s Out of Africa UK Tour + Exclusive photos

For all the lovers of Delta State born multiple awards winning artiste, Globacom Ambassador and United Nations Ambassador for World Peace, Sammie Okposo, what you are about to read is a cheering news.

Three weeks after commencing his annual Out of Africa UK tour, feelers reaching us revealed that one of Nigeria’s most successful music ministers is having the best of times in London. The tour has been described as an invasion, amazingly by a gospel artiste from Nigeria.

Okposo left the shores of the country on October 14 with his full band, D-X Generation to London for his annual Out of Africa UK tour. Speaking to one of the Out of Africa team from London, he said the tour has been going on well. “So far, we have done half of the tour. Aside performing at Black History Festival in Birmingham and Festival of Life at Excel Center, some of the venues of the shows we have done are Croydon Terbanacle, KICC Romford, KICC Wathamstow, Trinity Chapel Discovery Center Barking, RCCG Pathfinder Parish in Manchester, Gate Academy Grays and few others. We hope to find time to rest when we return to Nigeria”.

Speaking concerning the tour before he left Nigeria, Okposo said Out of Africa UK is an annual tour and he won’t be fair to his fans in UK if he fails to take Out of Africa tour to UK this year. “We already have a loyal fan base in the UK as a result of our commitment to playing good music and they look forward to Out of Africa tour every year to interact with us and have a feel of the music live”.

Before he left for the tour, Okposo released two new singles off his international album to be released by American based TMG Records anytime from now.

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ALBUM REVIEW ARTISE | PAUL ADEFARASIN AND THE CHOSEN TREASURE

ALBUM TITLE- I STILL BELIEVE
LABEL- HOUSE ON THE ROCK MEDIA

{Featured artistes: Chevelle Franklyn, Segun Obe, Timi Dakolo, Sammie Okposo, Mike Aremu, Niki Laoye, Mandy Brown, Praise Adejo, Eric Arubayi, Onos Ariyo}

I still Believe album is definitely an album for every believer who understands the true meaning of true worship to buy and keep. The album marks the eight years existence of The Chosen Treasure choir of The House on The Rock Church which at a point had all the listed featured artistes as members of the choir except Chevelle Frankyn. The16 tracker innovative and thought-provoking album proves to be well worth the wait.

One of the beauties of this album is the use of live instruments that caught the attention of every first listener. The unique vocal arrangements make this project a great addition to your collection. It also has catchy phrases and infectious baselines which reveal the ingenious creativity of great producers that worked on the album. The vibe is smooth and gives a distinctive edge in the holy hip hop arena.

On ‘Fight’, International gospel artiste, Chevelle Frankln added her awesome vocal stylistics to the song. She stays true to her style and sound, but also brings freshness to the project, with her transparency and passion truly shining through. The song urges the Christians to fight on with everything they have because the devil is always on their trail. Another important factor that will catch your attention on this track is Pastor Paul Aderasin’s interludes. The velvety voice oozing out from the speaker might be mistaken as the voice of God encouraging his children to match on no matter what.

This project will definitely satisfy existing fans while creating a platform for a new audience. ’Champion’ is another track on the album that explains the victory of Christians through Jesus Christ. The track which was written Darasen Richards with another interlude by Pastor Paul Adefarasin is a great motivational song, and nothing could have been more motivating and soul gripping than the delivery of Timi Dakolo on the track. His skills will definitely warrant repeated spins on your CD player. Timi simply killed the song!

Be sure to check out ‘I Still Believe’ written by Sammie Okposo and Gloreeyah Braimah with the infectious vocal delivery of Remi Odumesi. It emphasizes the need to praise God at all times with an unshaken heart. ‘Change’ is another inspiring song which advises listeners to embrace change if it's the right type of change. Other great songs on the album are Revive Us, Get Ready, God of My Praise, Stumbled, God Is In The Rain andYou Won’t Be Forgotten.

Though there are a number of collaborations on this project, it is the strength of the album flow that will keep this one on your top 10 playlist. Without question, I Still Believe album marks a new beginning for Chosen Treasure and Pastor Paul Adefarasin. Though there's a new sound and a new label, it's that same Gospel album creativity and lyrical flow that we've come to know and love.

Album reviewed by Seun Apara

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Sammie Okposo Off To US for International Album Release

Frontline gospel artiste and United Nations Youth Ambassador for Peace, Sammie Okposo left the country on Wednesday August 10 to the United States of America to finalize his new album release plans with his American label, TMG (TATE Music Group) Records where he is surprisingly the first black artiste in the history of the label.

His first port of call will be Atlanta before heading to TMG Records office in Oklahoma. He will spend few days with ten times Grammy Awards winner, Kevin Bond who is producing nine songs on the album. Background voices had already been done by leading American vocalists and Sammie will be adding the leading vocals to it.

He left Nigeria with seven songs originally produced by him as an addition to the nine songs being produced by Kevin Bond to complete the 16 tracker new album titled Statement. TMG Records wanted a blend of both the western music and African music on the album and for this reason; they opted for an African and American producers.

Sammie will leave Atlanta to Oklahoma for more familiarization tour with the label executives before the official press conference and photo shoot for the new album which is currently scheduled to be out in the last week of October, 2011baring any unforeseen circumstances.

In another development, Sammie Okposo and Daddy Showkey, both indigenes of Delta States are currently finalizing a project with the Ministry of Youth Development in Delta State on how to help develop the talented youths scattered all over the state who doesn’t even have a clue of what the future hold for them. This they believe will further help to reduce crimes in the state as youths will be channeling their efforts towards more productive ventures.

In the same vein, Okposo has resolved to feature the first Delta Quest winner, Ejiro in all his Out of Africa tours for the rest of the year in America, London, South-Africa and Nigeria.

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Sammie Okposo Gets International Record Deal-----Moves into Lekki Mansion

For the first time, Oklahoma based TATE MUSIC GROUP (TMG); a wholly white owned and managed record label in America has signed on to the label their first black artiste. The fluky artiste is Nigeria’s own gospel music wonder boy who has re-defined contemporary gospel music, Sammie Okposo. The deal has been described as a legendary one by Okposo’s Business Development Manager, Tony Nwakalor of Yes Records.

The label has announced August 15, 2011 as the official press conference in America where the label executives will reveal all the details of the record deal to the media and why they signed him to Trower Music Group. The photo shoot for his new album is the day after, August 16 in Oklahoma.

According to Okposo’s publicist, Media & Marketing Experts (MME), the first project that will be carried out by TMG Records is to release Okposo’s new album, The Statement to the international market. The album will be re-produced by 10 times Grammy Awards winner, Kevin Bond with support from Sammie Okposo to infuse the African flavour. Talks are also currently on with the managements of different international artistes like Chevelle Franklyn, Mary Mary, Israel Houghton, Kirk Franklin and Deitrick Haddon for possible collaborations on some tracks on the album.

Speaking concerning the new deal, Okposo said the deal is a long awaited one. “The deal to release my album internationally and find it in every music store across the world is a welcome development but it doesn’t mean my previous albums were not sold outside Nigeria. Just that it was on a small scale. We believe the new deal will open more doors and boost our image internationally. It is long overdue”, he said.

The United Nations Ambassador who marked his wedding anniversary on July 1, 2011has also moved into a new palatial edifice in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos. The architectural master piece had been described as one of its kind by those that have been opportune to visit the Okposos new home. The magnum-opus is a five bedroom duplex with a pent house and a Boys Quarter. Okposo who confirmed the development said it’s an anniversary gift for his wife.

His new video, I Go Dance will be released tomorrow, July 13, 2011. The new video was directed by fast rising video director, T-Frizzle with artistic direction provided by Sammie Okposo. The likes of Daddy Showkey, DJ Gosporella, Duby, members of D-X Generation Band and Zamar’s Entertainment act, J’odie made appearances in the video.

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PICS OF THE GLITTERING PREMIERE OF GHETTO DREAMZ

There is nothing like a magical story, a constellation of stars and a huge number of fans to make a glittering movie premiere. The CEO of Stingomania and producer of the movie, Mr Ope Banwo, Lancelot Imaseun ,Desmond Elliot, Dele Momodu, Kunle Afolayan, Racheal Oniga, Zaaki,Oritz Wiliki, Dayo Adeneye, Yaw of wazobia Fm, Doris Simeon and others are the celebrities and dignitaries that showed up for the premiere of the much awaited ‘Ghetto Dreamz’ a biopic of the late Nigerian rap artiste Dagrin on Friday April 22, 2011, at the Silverbird Galleria in Lagos.

The ‘Ghetto Dreamz’ premiere started by 4pm with a two hours red carpet event that paraded glam looking dignitaries, stars and fans. Another notable scene that night is the display of Dagrin’s accidental car bought over by Stingomania records for the shooting of the movie.

The premiere proper started when the guests, cast and crew of the movie moved into the hall that was packed full within minutes by 6pm. The producer Ope Banwo and his crew playing the picture perfect host organized another hall for the guests which was also filled up. Despite the non availability of seats the spirits of some guests could not be dampened as they took to sitting on the floor to enjoy the movie.
‘Ghetto Dreamz’ took the guests through different levels of emotions from extremely hilarious to highly touching. Just as it was the day the movie was screened many eyes were wet at the end of the movie. It was fun galore at the end of the premiere as Stingomania artistes Baba ne, Macho Boy and others took to the Atrium of the Silverbird Cinemas and treated guests to songs and vibes they could not help but move to.

Directed by Daniel Adenimokan 'Ghetto Dreamz' tells the story of the late rap artiste DAGRIN. The film chronicles the growing years of Dagrin, his struggles, his rise to fame and his death. Ghetto Dreamz features Trybson the Stingomania’s hip hop sensation as Dagrin and other nollywood stars like Doris Simeon, Rachel Oniga, Pa Kasumu, Kenny Saint brown, Jaywon and a fast rising Oyindamola Odesola and others.

The producer of ‘Ghetto Dreamz’ ope Banwo said ‘I knew a lot of people were expectant of the movie but I was dazed by the number of people that showed up for the premiere. It all goes further to boost our expectations that ‘Ghetto Dreamz’ will set a new record at the cinemas’.

With the slogan ‘Dreams do come true even in death’ Ghetto Dreamz’ is now showing in cinemas across the federation.

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Aberdeen Court Cleared Sammie Okposo of Making Racist Remarks

African leading gospel star and United Nations Youth Ambassador for World Peace, Sammie Okposo has been cleared of making racist comments in an Aberdeen Restaurant during his honeymoon last year. Okposo was discharged and acquitted of all charges on April 8, 2011 at exactly 11.30am (U.K time) by the presiding judge in Aberdeen court. The judge said all evidences brought against him are insufficient, incoherent and baseless.

The most surprising aspect of the court proceedings was that Okposo wasn’t called upon at any time by the judge to step into the witness box. The judge pronounced his judgement after Okposo’s lawyer, Ms Val Bremmer from Mackie and Dewar Solicitors cross examined the manager and the assistant manager of Jimmy Chung Restaurant and discovered that their testimonies were incoherent.

The statements of both the manager and the assistant manager of the restaurant at the court room were different from their previous statements made last year. The same restaurant manager that accused Sammie Okposo of being violent lost his temper in the court during the cross examination by the defence counsel. He was however cautioned by the judge.

Speaking on his victory over the court case when he returned to Lagos, Nigeria, Okposo said God has vindicated him. “The bible says no weapon formed against me shall prosper and every tongue that rises up against me in judgement He shall condemn. How can two people who have been working together in court for ten years confuse themselves in court? I give God all the glory that I have been vindicated and my name was not soiled”.

This is the first time Okposo will ever be involved in a court case over the past two decades that he has been travelling round the world for musical concerts and other engagements.

Okposo was alleged to have caused alarm or distress to Ronny Shui Hung Yung by shouting, swearing and uttering racial remarks at the Aberdeen restaurant last year during his honeymoon. He was also accused of acting in a racially aggravated manner by Scottish Evening Express. Against the ethics of journalism, the paper published the story based on the reports of the restaurant’s manager, whose unprofessional conduct has greatly been criticized, without listening to the other party and the eye witnesses.

The eye witness accounts said the singer with his wife and another couple arrived at the restaurant at exactly 4.30pm in the evening but were not aware that lunchtime ends by 5pm. This led to an argument while the attendant was trying to hurry them out of the restaurant. Witnesses said they questioned the attendant why she had not informed them when they arrived, saying they would probably have waited till 5pm before settling down in the restaurant. An argument later ensued between Sammie Okposo and the manager of the restaurant identified as Mr Ronny Shui Hung Yung over their poor customer service and for harassing his wife urging him to get another job if he is tired of running the restuarant. The manager later called the police that a racist statement had been made against him and when the police reportedly arrived at the scene 30mins after, they arrested Sammie Okposo without any interrogation.

Sammie Okposo’s lawyer in Nigeria, Valentine Emeka Utulu of Johnson Bryant immediately raised a case of personal harassment and aggravation against the restaurant management and the violation of his human rights by the Aberdeen police. The lawyer petitioned the First Minister of Scotland (Minister of Justice) over the unlawful arrest of Okposo. The lawyer copied so many influential individuals like the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, The Queen of England, The Prime Minister of Great Britain, The Secretary General of The United Nations, The Nigerian Ambassador to The United Kingdom, The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, The Solicitor to The Advocate General of Scotland and The Chairman Federal House of Representatives Committee on Nigerians in the Diaspora.

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Na only you - Sammie Okposo

Wave-making gospel singer Sammie Okposo took the Nigerian gospel music to another level in 2000, when he released “Welu-Welu”, which till date is still reverberating within and outside our shores. He needs little or no intro; earlier in the year, he tied the knot with sweet heart - Ozioma Mkparu.

He performed two days ago at the 2010 experience alongside Don Moen, Panam Percy Paul, Papa San, Phil Driscoll, Mary Mary, Micah Stampley, Judy Jacobs, Mike Aremu, Israel Houghton, Fred Hammond, Chevelle Franklyn and Ron Kenoly.

When asked what keeps him going in life, he said "My environment and the fact that you can’t predict the music scene keeps me going. I can’t relax, I keep working. The strength from God is the greatest thing that keeps me going. He inspires me daily." Click play to listen to Na only you

Intro

Everybody just concentrate on him

Lift up those hands

and worship the only one

cos it's all about you Jesus

Na only you

Verse

Na only you I know

Even if the world no say so

I go let them know

everywhere I go.

Cos even times when I fall

You catch me

You raised me

You no tro way me

I no know if any other person

go fit love me like the way you loved me

Oh papa

Oh daddy

Because you love me so

Na only you I know

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Sammie Okposo can kiss o!!

It's no news that Nigeria's favorite gospel pioneer said 'I do' this month. Sammie Okposo quit bachelorhood and married the love of his life, Ozioma Nwanne Mkparu on the 1st of July at the Lagoon Restaurant and Banquet hall. The wedding was attended by many celebrities and well wishers.

People tend to shy away from kissing or rush it even on their wedding day. That is not the case of Sammie and Ozioma. According to those that attended the wedding, the couples shocked the audience when the pastor said 'you may kiss the bride.' We're told the couple locked lips for the longest time, this is rather uncommon especially in a Nigerian setting.

Pictures don't lie though, see for yourself. For all those that need Kissing 101 lesson, stare at the picture and practice before you wed (lol). If you think you can beat Sammie, send your picture to us. Isn't the bride gorgeous?? Congratulations to the newlyweds!!

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Photo Credit: MissB

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