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Samsong | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Samson Uche Mogekwu |
Born | November 30, 1974 |
Origin | Delta State, Nigeria |
Genres | Contemporary Gospel, R&B |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, Minister |
Instrument(s) | Vocalist, |
Years active | 1990–present |
Labels | Boogie Down Concept |
Website | samsongonline |
Samsong is a Nigerian gospel artist, based in Abuja, Nigeria. He has had a successful recording career with radio hits like Bianule, and a handful of accolades such as The Psalmist Award in 2000, and recently being nominated as "best Gospel Artist" by Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA) in New York in 2008. He has graced the stage with Gospel greats like Marvin Winans, Donnie McClurkin and Panam Percy Paul, as well as successful mainstream artists like Donell Jones, Kenny Latimore, 112, 2Baba, D’Banj, Faze, and Styl Plus.
Samsong was born on November 30, 1974, in Delta State, Nigeria. His real name is Samson Uche Mogekwu. He discovered his talent for singing while in high school. It was also in high school he was monikered Samsong.
He attended college, and majored in Accounting and graduated from the great Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo state.
Samsong formed a quartet known as Praise Creation. They were signed to Ivory Music Label, and released their debut album in 1996 titled "Best of Life".
The group however broke up, and Samsong became a solo artist, releasing his debut CD in 2002, titled "Count Your Blessings". His album was a success, garnering airplay, and resulting in winning The Psalmist Award that same year. (1) His sophomore CD was released in 2004, titled "Still Counting". Samsong had become a bona fide celebrity and gospel star at this point, having songs and video in rotation radio and TV, and receiving top billing in concerts.
Samsong is currently working on a summer release of his new CD.
He continued his award-winning streak, snagging The Best Male Vocalist of the Year Award at Today's Music Award in 2004, and Best Male Vocalist of The Year Award in 2005 at The Amen Awards. At The Vigoma Awards in 2005, he received The Best Video of The Year Award. His third release titled "The World of My Dreams" was issued in 2007, and was his most ambitious release yet. It featured a remake of the mega hit "One Love" by music icon Onyeka Onwenu, in which he performed a duet with her. The cd also featured a duet with international superstars Styl-Plus titled Live Right. His ambitious output was recognized with and he was awarded with The Grace Honorary Award for Excellence, that same year. In 2008, he was nominated for The Best Gospel Artist at The Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA) held in New York City. He embarked on an international tour to promote his cd, with stops at South Africa, the United Kingdom and Germany. In Germany, he had recorded and performed with Chris Lass, the famous German gospel producer and artist. His most recent headlining tour was in August 2009. He toured the island of Seychelles, and was privileged to have dinner with the Vice President, Joseph Belmont.
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