Hillery Vincent, the project manager of the late Sammie Okposo, a popular gospel artiste has denied that the singer slumped in his Lekki, Lagos, residence.

Viral report said Okposo on Friday morning, November 25, 2022 allegedly slumped, rushed to the hospital, and was pronounced dead on arrival.

However, in an exclusive interview with the PUNCH, Vincent said, “It is not true that Sammie slumped and died. That report is false. At the right time, the family will set the records straight. But, I can tell you authoritatively that he did not slump. Rather, he just did not wake up from his sleep.

“As regards the funeral arrangements, the details will be made known by the family. But right now, they are still in grief and mourning the departed singer."

The singer was best known for songs such as Welu Welu, which was on his first album, Unconditional Love.

Na only You was another popular song which was contained in the album No More Drama. The album featured other gospel singers such as Kefee, Essence, Ige Samsong and Soji Isreal.

Another of his songs, Sing Hallelujah, was released in 2019, but it has continued to make waves, especially in gospel circles.

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