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The late Sammie Okposo, who died on November 25, was laid to rest yesterday. Recall Nollywood Times reported that the late singer died in his sleep, according to reports from his family members.
The burial arrangement includes a night of tributes which was held on December 13 at La Madison Place, Oniru, Lagos. The following day, December 14, service of song for the late singer was held at House on the Rock Cathedral, Lagos.
On December 15, the interment ceremony took place at a private cemetery at the Ikoyi. Present at the ceremony is the family, friends, and colleagues of Okposo’s family.
Gospel singer, Nikki Laoye took to her Instagram page to share a video of the burial ceremony wherein she is seen weeping bitterly over Sammie’s demise.
“Oh God, my big brother, bros eee. Ahhh seeing you in that casket, watching you being lowered into the ground was super heart breaking for me. The last thing I ever imagined to happen this year,” she wrote in pidgin English.
“I finally freaked out as they started covering you up with sand and cement and the tears wouldn’t stop. Kept calling you, kept thanking you. The last time I felt this kinda mad pain was when I lost my dad.”
Okposo established himself as an international gospel artiste. He was also a music producer, psalmist, and CEO of Zamar Entertainment.
The singer released his first album ‘Addicted’ in 2004. He has also collaborated with many other artistes in the gospel and soul genres.
Okposo’s most recent album ‘The Statement’ (2018) was produced by the Grammy-winning Kevin Bond.
Okposo’s most recent album ‘The Statement’ (2018) was produced by the Grammy-winning Kevin Bond.
Source: thecable.ng
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