Tributes pours in as Celebrities, fans mourn late singer Sammie Okposo

Tributes pours in as Celebrities, fans mourn late singer Sammie Okposo

The African Gospel  entertainment industry was thrown into mourning following the confirmed  demise of popular international gospel minister, Sammie Okposo.

The singer died on Friday morning as clickscrolls reported. He died at the age of 51.

Following the news breaking, fellow entertainers and fans took to their social media accounts to mourn the late singer.

Sharing Okposo’s video on his Facebook page, fellow gospel singer, Tosin Bee, wrote, “Wow! Still can’t believe this. Just last night we were talking about reaching out to you today, that it’s time to release this project that you love so much.

“You poured yourself into it, and constantly following up on the status. Just when we are about to release this project Haaaaaaaa!”

Comedienne Lepacious Bose wrote on Instagram, “No! Nooo!! I refuse to accept this report. Lord, please no.”

Comedian Woli Arole said, “May the Lord comfort the Okposo family. Rest In Peace, Sammie Okposo.”

International Gospel artist Diana Hamilton  wrote on her instagram "Sammieee why?"

Actress Empress Njamah wrote on Instagram, “Sammy why? Why? Answer me. This cut is too DEEP. So many questions that needs answers.

“After calling to pray for me on my birthday, you didn’t tell me it was the last time we will speak. REST IN PEACE @sammieokposo.”

Fans took to Twitter to mourn the singer, as they expressed shock on his demise.

A fan @oba_west_, said, “The news of your death is really shocking Mr. Sammie Okposo. Rest in peace.”

Another fan, @brotherpd, tweeted, “2022 was really a long year for you sir. You will forever be remembered. RIP Sammie Okposo.”

Another great artist in the person of  Joe Mettle  posted a candle picture on instagram with the caption "this is so sad rest well bro" @joemettle

Ada Ehi Moses wronte her " this afternoon  we were hit by the news that bro Sammy Okposo has transitioned. Shocked and still shocked but we are consoled in thd hope  that he is alive in the presence of his maker and God. We pray for the comfort of the holy spirit for his family and everyone directly affected by  his passing.  She ended it with "it is well , it is well . Say to the righteous It is well.

“I met Sammie Okposo in London, and we agreed to film an episode of the podcast. We exchanged numbers and kept in touch, finding the right time and schedule. Rest in peace. Strength to his family,” entertainment writer, Joey Akan, tweeted

"It’s the end of an era, May God grant Sammie Okposo rest, he was a soldier for God, a quality frontline general. It’s a pill too hard to swallow but we can’t love him better than God." @TheAkinolajnr

"Haven't seen him trending for a while now only for me to log in and saw the trending badge attached to his name, I clicked and what I saw was rip ? 
Rip 
Mr sam ? 
Rest on @amotoofficial

"Too good to be true ?
Rest in Legend ❤️
One painful news I've heard so far" @praize_francis

"
I'm short of words. RIP Legend
You will be remembered for good."@sholagabs

"We won't always be here.
Be kind to others.
Be kind to yourself.

#sammieokposo 
#RestInPeace" @Yanfanda_