Presidency

Buhari mourns Sammie Okposo, says singer mentored many talents

President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with family, friends, and associates of renowned gospel singer, Sammie Okposo, who died on Friday.

Buhari, in a statement issued on Friday by his spokesman, Femi Adesina, hailed Okposo, fondly called Wellu Wellu master, for his creative contributions to the Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, adding that the famous singer played an inspiring role in grooming talents and mentoring them to stardom.

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President Buhari, however, commiserated with the Christian community, “particularly Okposo’s colleagues in gospel music and the younger generation, who have over the years identified with his elevating style of praise and worship.”

He, therefore, prayed for the repose of the musician’s soul, urging the family to find solace in his investments of love.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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