BJ Sam

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BJ Sam
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Background information
Also known asSammy Wonder
Born Nigeria
Genres Gospel, R&B, Pop, Afrobeats, Jazz
Occupation(s) Singer, film score, musician, songwriter, composer
Instrument(s) Vocals, piano, drums
Years active2010–present
LabelsBJ Sam Global Music Network

Samuel Aniekan, known professionally as BJ Sam, is a Nigerian born singer, writer, model, and songwriter. [1] [2] [3] BJ Sam is the first singer-songwriter to feature musical acts from all the continents of the world in one song. [4] He sings in both English and French and aims to unite people from diverse backgrounds through his music. [5] His music is characterised by its multicultural fusion of African rhythms with diverse musical influences from around the world. [6] [7] In 2017, the American film director Lloyd Kaufman personally selected his song "Mon Amour" for the soundtrack of the Hollywood movie Heart of Fartness. [8] [9] [10]

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Music career

BJ Sam started music in an international classical mass choir at the age of 15, and later joined an accapella group called The Simplest Guyz in Nigeria before relocating. [3] In December 2022, BJ Sam released a universal Christmas song featuring musicians from all the continents of the world, which include Hollywood Actor Paul Raci, Bollywood playback singer Jaspinder Narula, Indo-American jazz composer and pianist Charu Suri, and Ghanaian singer Diana Hopeson. [4] [11] In 2023, in response to the Russia-Ukraine war, BJ Sam assembled 23 artists from all continents of the world to release a music video titled ‘Show some love’, asking everyone to drop their weapons and embrace peace. [12] [13]

References

  1. ↑ "Marry Me - Nigerian songwriter BJ Sam releases global wedding anthem with visually stunning music video". Tenby Observer . 6 December 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
  2. ↑ "International star, BJ Sam, brings the groove back home". The Guardian (Nigeria) . 6 December 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
  3. 1 2 "BJ Sam gets international recognition". The Nation (Nigeria) . 6 December 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
  4. 1 2 "With Merry Christmas, BJ Sam sets global record". The Sun (Nigeria) . 6 December 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
  5. ↑ "BJ Sam premieres visual for 'Hear the Angels Sing –BJ Sam". The Nation (Nigeria) . 6 December 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
  6. ↑ "Couples request my songs at weddings –BJ Sam". The Nation (Nigeria) . 6 December 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
  7. ↑ "BJ Sam, le chanteur nigérian à la conquête du Sénéga". Seneweb.com . 6 October 2019. Retrieved 8 October 2019.
  8. ↑ "BJ Sam's song for Hollywood movie's soundtrack". The Nation . 6 December 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
  9. ↑ "I get inspiration for songs in dreams — BJ Sam". The Punch . 6 December 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
  10. ↑ "The Whole Universe Will Sing Together In Harmony For The Very First Time". BroadwayWorld . 6 December 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
  11. ↑ "BJ Sam sets global record with Merry Christmas". Vanguard (Nigeria) . 6 December 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
  12. ↑ "BJ Sam releases song seeking peace in Ukraine". The Punch . 21 May 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  13. ↑ "I want people of all races to love my songs – BJ Sam". The Punch . 21 May 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
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