Sammie Okposo, a well-known Nigerian gospel singer, has reportedly passed away in the early hours of Friday, according to several sources.
According to reports, the singer was said to have slumped and passed away at his home on Friday morning. He recently made headlines due to a cheating scandal.
He passed away at 51 years old.
Okposo raised a lot of dust on the internet when apologized to his wife Ozioma on his official Instagram account for cheating on her with another lady in the United States in an affair that took place in 2021.
The musician decided to take a break from ministry following the scandal in order to go back in his spiritual steps before rejoining it after a few months.
The veteran singer narrowly avoided death in a horrifying car accident in May of this year while driving on Lagos’ 3rd Mainland Bridge, but Okposo claimed he was spared from the devil and his henchmen.
Sammie Okposo was also rumoured to be suffering from a condition that caused him to lose a lot of weight.
I never believed I'll get to break such a heartbreaking news today.
Yes, Sammie Okposo is dead. It is confirmed. pic.twitter.com/rdUQLbVG25
— Victoria Edeme (@Da_QueenVee) November 25, 2022
However, Sammie Okposo’s departure is devastating. He had just turned 51 years old. a legendary gospel vocalist in his day. We wish his family peace in the wake of this tragedy.
Sammie Okposo is a music icon, and we will always remember him. May he rest in perfect peace, and may God watch over the children and loved ones he left behind.
Sammie Okposo is Full of Energy!!!
This is Shocking and Unbelievable 💔💔#SammieOkposo pic.twitter.com/5sanJdgF4x
— Samzy (@SamzyVG) November 25, 2022
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