Samsong is a Nigerian gospel artist, based mostly in Abuja, Nigeria. He has had a profitable recording profession with radio hits like Bianule, and a handful of accolades similar to The Psalmist Award in 2000, and not too long ago 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, in addition to profitable mainstream artists likeDonell Jones, Kenny Latimore, 112,TuFace, D’Banj, Faze, and Styl Plus.

He was born Samson Uche Mogekwu[1]

in Delta State, Nigeria. He found his expertise for singing whereas in highschool. It was additionally in highschool he was monikered Samsong. . (1) 

He attended school, and majored in Accounting. In 1991, he fashioned a quartet often known as Praise Creation. They have been signed to Ivory Music Label, and launched their debut album in 1996 titled “Best of Life”.

The group nonetheless broke up, and Samsong grew to become a solo artist, releasing his debut CD in 2002, titled “Count Your Blessings”. His album was a hit, garnering airplay, and leading to profitable The Psalmist Award that very same 12 months. (1) His sophomore cd was launched in 2004, titled “Still Counting”.He continued his award profitable 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.Samsong had change into a bona fide superstar and gospel star at this level, having songs and video in rotation radio and TV, and receiving prime billing in live shows. At The Vigoma Awards in 2005, he acquired The Best Video of The Year Award. His third launch titled “The World of My Dreams”was issued in 2007, and was his most bold launch but. It featured a remake of the mega hit “One Love” by music iconOnyeka Onwenu, by which he carried out a duet along with her. The cd additionally featured a duet with worldwide superstars Styl-Plus titledLive Right. His bold output was acknowledged with and he was awarded withThe Grace Honorary Award for Excellence, that very same 12 months. In 2008, he was nominated for The Best Gospel Artist at The Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA) held in New York metropolis. He launched into a global tour to advertise his cd, with stops at South Africa, the United Kingdom and Germany. In Germany, he had recorded and carried out with Chris Lass, the well-known German gospel producer and artist. His most up-to-date headlining tour was in August 2009. He toured the island of Seychelles, and was privileged to have dinner with the Vice President, Joseph Belmont.

Samsong is presently engaged on a summer time launch of his new cd.