It was a sad night at the Night of Tribute of late gospel singer, Sammie Okposo.
Contrary to the earlier report that he slumped and died, the singer actually died in his sleep on Friday, November 25th, at the age of 51.
According to the obituary, a tribute night would be held for him on Tuesday, December 13th, followed by a service of songs on Wednesday, December 14th.
The singer would be laid to rest at a private interment on Thursday, December 15th, which is strictly by invitation.
The Night of Tribute took place on Tuesday night, December 13th with many celebrities in attendance.
A video making rounds on the internet showed the touching moment the late singer’s wife, Ozioma broke down in tears as she saw her husband on screen.
Ozioma who had been silent on social media since the tragic death of her husband shared a photo of the singer worshipping at a church on her Instagram story on Friday, December 2.
The Lead Pastor of the LOGIC Church, Flourish Peters revealed the last moments of 51-year-old gospel musician, Sammie Okposo.
According to Pastor Flourish Peters, Sammie Okposo’s wife found him asleep on a chair, apparently, he slept into glory.
“On Friday, I received a troubling call around 4.45 am – a call I wish I never received. But it is what it is. It was Ozy Okposo (Sammie Okposo’s wife’s name) on the other side of the phone saying ‘Sammie, wake up in Jesus’ name’.
“So, contrary to what blogs reported, he did not slump and die. He sat on the chair watching TV, before sleeping, but never went back upstairs to sleep. From his sleep, he slept into glory.
“I went there and saw the body. I conducted CPR and hit him hard. But nobody sees Jesus and looks away. It becomes challenging when a believer crosses over to the other side.”
