Samsong - Samson Mogekwu

Samson Mogekwu Biography / Profile

Samson Uche Mogekwu popularly known as Samsong born on November 30, 1974 is from Delta State, Nigeria. He is a Nigerian Gospel Artist and Minister, The 7th of Nine Children.


Samson Mogekwu Age

Samson Mogekwu is 49 years old.


Samson Mogekwu Early Life

After completing his primary and secondary school education, Samsong proceeded to the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State for a degree in Accountancy.

His early dream was to be the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and after his stint in the University, he went on to work in the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Golf Bank but unfortunately or fortunately, did not get any satisfaction from his bank jobs and so he quit to go into music.


Samson Mogekwu Career

Samsong is one of the few very popular gospel musicians in Nigeria. In 1991, he formed a group of four, 'Praise Creation' which was signed under Ivory Music Label releasing their debut album “Best of Life” in 1996. Samsung launched his solo career in 2000 with the album “Count Your Blessings" after the group disbanded. The album enjoyed massive airplay and was described by some as the Best Gospel Music to ever come out of Nigeria.

In 2004, he released 'Still Counting' which might have well been in reference to his awards as this album pulled in a fair share and in 2007, released 'The World of My Dreams' with hit tracks like 'One Love' which was a remake of one of Onyeka Onwenu's songs featuring her and 'Live Right' featuring Styl Plus. He released 'Church Boy' in 2010 and in 2015, he released 'Introduction'

He has been nominated for a lot of awards incluiding the Best Gospel Artist Award by the Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA) in New York in 2008

He has performed on stage and collaborated with other famous gospel artistes like Marvin Winans, Donnie McClurkin and Panam Percy Paul, as well as successful mainstream artists like Donell Jones, Kenny Latimore, TuFace, D’Banj, Faze, and Styl Plus.

Apart from singing, Samsong has a clothing line, Boogie Down and has starred in some Christian movies.


Samson Mogekwu Personal Life

Samsong is married with three kids.

His nickname 'Samsong' came as a result of the need to differentiate him from his three other friends who were also named 'Sam' back in school.

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Samson Mogekwu Awards

  • 2000 The Psalmist Award
  • 2004  Best Male Vocalist of the Year at Today’s Music Award
  • 2005 Best Male Vocalist of The Year at The Amen Awards
  • 2005 Best Video of The Year at The Vigoma Awards
  • 2007 The Grace Honorary Award for Excellence


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