Several sources say that well-known Nigerian gospel singer Sammie Okposo died early on Friday morning. Reports say that the singer, who was in the news recently because of an affair, slumped and died at his home on Friday morning. He was 51. Okposo set the internet on fire early this year when he apologized to... Read More

November 8, 2020

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Sinach, Nathaniel Bassey, TY Bello | Meet YNaija’s Top 10 Gospel Artistes for October

Gospel music in Nigeria has come along way from the Panam Percy Paul epoch, and the evangelism of the gospel through mainly native tongue music. Like any other genre, Nigerian Gospel music has evolved with influences from pop and rock and jazz, evolving into different soundscapes. The gospel artistes (Ministers) have been mascots of Nigerian music, making... Read More

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Agbani Horsfall, Dunsin Oyekan, Henrisoul, Judith Kanayo, Mercy Chinwo, nathaniel bassey, sammie okposo, Sinach, Snatcha, Tope Alabi, Toyin Sokefun-Bello

December 6, 2019

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Paul Adefarasin hosts Travis Greene, Sinach and newcomer, Todd Dulaney among others at The Experience 2019

It is that time of the year again! The most anticipated inspirational gospel music concert The Experience Lagos holding on Friday, 6th December 2019 at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Onikan from 7pm till dawn, is back and set to take over the city of Lagos for one amazing night of great, live music. With a superb line-up of... Read More

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December 22, 2017

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[The Church Blog] Our favourite music ministers are finally having a soccer match this Sunday

Ever wondered what a soccer match of your favourite music ministers would look like? Don’t think too far. It’s already here. You see, 2017 has been quite an eventful year for music ministers and Gospel music generally. Many still haven’t gotten over the testimonies and impact from the Hallelujah Challenge, Gospel concerts like the Experience and... Read More

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July 28, 2017

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[The Church Blog] This 24 hours praise by Holy Ghost Christian Centre is going to be ‘lit’

Its here and it promises to be explosive Just when we thought we had it all with The African Praise Experience that held last week, Holy Ghost Christian Centre led by Pastor Amos Fenwa has dropped another Praise meeting that’s got us really looking forward to the weekend. And the formation is a mixture of... Read More

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June 27, 2017

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Love, worship and charity | Wale Adenuga, Nathaniel Bassey, others set the Green Worship on fire

We praise people who give their lives to help others as we don’t see, everyday, people who dedicate their ‘power’ to save others. Also, Praise deepens the bond of love between humans and God. In praise and worship, we rehearse his love for us, and in effect, fan the fire of love for him that... Read More

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June 5, 2016

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‘Secular artistes lack anointing to perform in churches’ – Sammie Okposo

Sammie Okposo, a leading gospel musician, has frowned on the trend of inviting secular artistes to minister in churches. The debate about this controversial issue reared its head last year when Mavin singer, Korede Bello, was invited to sing his inspirational song – Godwin – in several churches. Sammie, however, believes “it is totally wrong”... Read More

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November 30, 2015

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Majek Fashek, Abimbola Fashola, others spotted at ‘Tyme Out With Tee A’ (PHOTOS)

The Intercontinental Hotel in Victoria Island yesterday witnessed some of the biggest names in Government, FMCG, Sports, Telecommunications, Media and entertainment industries for the annual comedy concert, Tyme Out with Tee A. This year’s event which was tagged the “Dance Party Edition” was attended by notable guests including former First Lady of Lagos State, Abimbola Fashola, New... Read More

February 14, 2015

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Etcetera describes Mercy Johnson, Don Jazzy, Olamide, others as political prostitutes

by Anike Jacobs In this week’s edition of his weekend articles, singer cum writer Etcetera attacks Nigerian entertainers describing them political prostitutes.According to Etcetera, they are political prostitutes for getting involved with political campaigns. Here’s what he has to say: Some say Afro Candy is a prostitute. Some say she’s not or at least, not... Read More

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January 22, 2015

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Singer, Sammie Okposo wants Buhari to be flogged

by Anike Jacobs Could the social media debate and arguments on the upcoming election get more interesting than this? The latest commentator on the ongoing verbal jabs thrown at the political opponents and candidates of the presidential election for February is the award winning gospel musician, Sammie Okposo. He took to his Instagram, Facebook and... Read More

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December 18, 2014

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She glows! Helen Paul steps out weeks after delivering second son (PHOTOS)

by Anike Jacobs Hawt new mum, Helen Paul is all back in shape. The comedienne, media personality and Glo ambassador, who gave birth to her second child – a bouncing baby boy – about three weeks ago, made her first public appearance on Tuesday. She didn’t stop beaming with smiles in an all-black gown at a... Read More

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December 7, 2014

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0ver 600,000 people attend ‘The Experience’ in Lagos (PHOTOS)

by Jewel Stephen On Friday the 5th of December 2014 would not be forgotten in a hurry as the 9th edition of The Experience Lagos took place at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS). The event witnessed over 600,000 men, women and children who came en masse for what has come to be regarded the largest... Read More

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October 29, 2014

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Gospel artiste, Sammie Okposo shows off new 2011 BMW X6 (LOOK)

by Akan Ido Gospel artiste, Sammie Okposo has recently purchased a BMW X6 2011 European spec vehicle and he can’t help but thank God about it. Okposo unveiled the state-of-the-art vehicle, with customized number plate S0-1, to his over 50,000 Instagram followers this afternoon saying: “Jesus i thank you wellu wellu for my new BMW X6 2011... Read More

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July 21, 2014

Your favourite gospel acts! See those who won at The Crystal Awards 2014 [FULL LIST]

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Everybody that matters in Nigeria’s gospel circle was present at the Muson Centre in Lagos yesterday, as the 2014 edition of The Crystal Awards was staged. In attendance were notable names like Bolaji Mogaji, Kayode Olusoji, Moji Olusoji, Frank Edwards, Mike Abdul, Monique, Rasqui, Nene Soul Diva, Sabina, DJ Gosporella, Nikki Laoye,... Read More

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July 11, 2014

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Sammie Okposo, others organise candlelight service for Kefee (PHOTOS)

by S’ola Filani In loving memory of Nigerian gospel singer Kefee who passed away in June, a candlelight service was held yesterday Thursday 10th July 2014 at the Oba Akenzua Cultural Complex, Benin Edo. Present at the service were gospel acts Sammie Okposo, Nikki Laoye, comedian, Princess Dammy and many others. Kefee will be laid... Read More

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November 20, 2013

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#TheExperienceLagos: Join the community & win big as Lagos hosts ‘Heaven on Earth’ at The Experience 2013

by Akan Ido The Experience Lagos, an interdenominational Gospel Concert organized by The House on the Rock Church, will come alive again this year on December 6 at the Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos with the theme: ‘Heaven on Earth’. Convened by Pastor Paul Adefarasin, This year’s event will feature some of the best-known music... Read More

July 23, 2012

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Music for the conscious Nigerian: Mike Aremu, Efe and many others for Gospel Night Live (GNLive) 3rd edition

by Adeniyi Abdul GNLive, aka Gospel Night Live is a movement with the aim of spotlighting Conscious Nigerian Artistes on Nigeria’s music scene. It is a platform that has been going on for the past three months and has been getting great support from different Nigerian Artistes. It is a monthly gospel entertainment event that... Read More

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February 26, 2012

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FaithNaija: Sammie Okposo brings down His presence with a Worship Medley

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Sammie Okposo is a well regarded in gospel circles in Nigeria and outside her shores. Ever since he broke into mainstream music with his hit track, ‘Wellu Wellu’, he has gone on to break a lot of barriers, which held gospel artistes in the past. Just last year, in October, Okposo was... Read More

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October 28, 2011

Jodie and Darey lead NMVA Nominations’ List

by Ifreke Inyang The Nigerian Music Video Awards (NMVA) will hold its fifth edition in November, and as a part of the build up to the event, the organisers have released the nominees’ list. Jodie, who blew most people away with her mid-tempo single, ‘Kuchi kuchi’ and Darey, who released his Double Dare album this... Read More

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October 28, 2011

Jodie and Darey lead NMVA Nominations' List

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JUST IN: Gospel singer Sammie Okposo is dead

Sinach, Nathaniel Bassey, TY Bello | Meet YNaija’s Top 10 Gospel Artistes for October

Paul Adefarasin hosts Travis Greene, Sinach and newcomer, Todd Dulaney among others at The Experience 2019

[The Church Blog] Our favourite music ministers are finally having a soccer match this Sunday

[The Church Blog] This 24 hours praise by Holy Ghost Christian Centre is going to be ‘lit’

Love, worship and charity | Wale Adenuga, Nathaniel Bassey, others set the Green Worship on fire

‘Secular artistes lack anointing to perform in churches’ – Sammie Okposo

Majek Fashek, Abimbola Fashola, others spotted at ‘Tyme Out With Tee A’ (PHOTOS)

Etcetera describes Mercy Johnson, Don Jazzy, Olamide, others as political prostitutes

Singer, Sammie Okposo wants Buhari to be flogged

She glows! Helen Paul steps out weeks after delivering second son (PHOTOS)

0ver 600,000 people attend ‘The Experience’ in Lagos (PHOTOS)

Gospel artiste, Sammie Okposo shows off new 2011 BMW X6 (LOOK)

Your favourite gospel acts! See those who won at The Crystal Awards 2014 [FULL LIST]

Sammie Okposo, others organise candlelight service for Kefee (PHOTOS)

#TheExperienceLagos: Join the community & win big as Lagos hosts ‘Heaven on Earth’ at The Experience 2013

Ice Prince, Samklef, DJ Jimmy Jatt, Uti Nwachukwu and more at the 2013 Nigeria Ent. Awards’ nominees announcement (PHOTOS)

Music for the conscious Nigerian: Mike Aremu, Efe and many others for Gospel Night Live (GNLive) 3rd edition

FaithNaija: Sammie Okposo brings down His presence with a Worship Medley

Jodie and Darey lead NMVA Nominations’ List

Jodie and Darey lead NMVA Nominations' List

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