- It was reported earlier that the veteran gospel artiste passed away last Friday, and so many publications claimed he slumped and died
- However, debunking the claim in an interview with Punch, Vincent disclosed that Okposo died in his sleep
Hillary Vincent, manager of popular gospel singer, Sammie Okposo, has opened up on how the “Wellu Wellu” crooner died.
It was reported earlier that the veteran gospel artiste passed away last Friday, and so many publications claimed he slumped and died.
However, debunking the claim in an interview with Punch, Vincent disclosed that Okposo died in his sleep.
He said;
“It is not true that Sammie slumped and died. That report is false. At the right time, the family will set the records straight. But, I can tell you authoritatively that he did not slump. Rather, he just did not wake up from his sleep.
“As regards the funeral arrangements, the details will be made known by the family. But right now, they are still in grief and mourning the departed singer.”
Nigerian Gospel Artiste, Sammie Okposo allegedly dies at aged 51
Sammie Okposo a popular Nigerian gospel artiste is dead, it was said that he slumped and died at his home.
Sources say the musician passed away in the early hours of Friday, November 25, 2022
With no disrespect, earlier this year the performer was involved in a marital scandal when a woman claimed to be his baby mama.
Which lead the internet abuzz when Okposo took to his verified Instagram page to apologize to his wife, Ozioma after cheating on her with another woman in the United States in an incident that happened in 2021.
Following the scandal, the singers made the decision to take time off from ministration in order retrace his step with God.
He returned back to ministry after a few months of social media silence and music hiatus.
May his soul rest in peace.
