Sammie Okposo, a Nigerian gospel musician has died at the age of 51.
According to various reports, the music producer slumped on Friday morning and died after suffering from hypertension.
The award winning musician was one of the most talented ministers in the Nigerian gospel music industry.
He is also a music producer and CEO of Zamar Entertainment.
It should be recalled that the Popular gospel artiste, Sammie Okposo some months back tendered a public apology to his wife, Ozioma, and his fans after he confessed to cheating on his wife.
The Wellu Wellu master, as he is fondly called, took to his Instagram account to reveal that when he travelled to the United States, he was involved in an intimate relationship with another woman.
He wrote, “Dear Friends, I need to bring a very unfortunate incident to your attention as I am not proud of it but know that this is the right thing to do.
“On my recent trip to the USA (Late 2021), I got intimately involved with a lady, knowing that this was not appropriate as a married man and a minister of the gospel. I am ashamed and regret my actions as it has caused a lot of pain to my dear wife, Ozioma, my family and I.
“As I work in making peace with God, repenting and asking His forgiveness, I am suspending myself from all ministry work until full restoration as this is what is proper and what I know I owe God and His people.
“To my wife, Ozioma, I am sincerely sorry I put you through this shameful and embarrassing situation. I broke your trust and disappointed you.
“Your forgiveness of my moral failure and poor judgement is important to me. I pray I will eventually be able to build back the trust and confidence every single day forth.
I want to take this moment and apologise to all fathers and mothers of the Faith and ministers of the Gospel for my behavior and moral failure.
“I won’t be here if not for your investment and belief in what God has called me to do. I sincerely apologize for this embarrassing situation.
“To all that have been a part of my ministry, followed my ministry or know me personally, I am truly sorry for disappointing you.
“I regret any pain or disappointment that this news of my moral failure and poor judgement may cause you and I am truly sorry for disappointing you.
“I humbly ask that you continue to pray for me.”
In May this year, he escaped death after being involved in a ghastly car accident while driving at 3rd mainland bridge in Lagos.
The singer’s family confirmed Sammie’s death in a statement signed by Hector Okposo.
“It is with a heavy heart but with total submission to God that I announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and 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,” the statement read.
