Sammie Okposo: ‘We know he is with Jesus, singing with angels’ – Family in official statement

The family of popular Nigerian Gospel singer and Welu Welu crooner, Sammie Okposo has released official statement regarding his sudden death.

The music producer slumped on Friday morning and died at the age of 51.

According to the statement by Okposo’s family, they said they were consoled because they are convinced that the gospel singer is happily singing with the angels in heaven.

`“We are the consoled because we know he is with Jesus singing with the angels.”`

The statement added, “We kindly request that the family is allowed to grieve peacefully at this time.”

Okposo stirred public reactions in January when he apologise to his wife, Ozioma after cheating on her with another woman in the United States.

Following the scandal, he took time off from ministration in order to retrace his step with God

His most recent album ‘The Statement’ was produced by a Grammy Award winner, Kevin Bond.

The gospel musician told his fans that he would focus on restoration and seek forgiveness.

Born in May 1971, the late Okposo was a music producer and psalmist. He was also the CEO of Zamar Entertainment.