Samsong is a
Nigerian gospel artist, based in Abuja, Nigeria. He was born Samson Uche Mogekwu in Delta State,
Nigeria. In 1991, he 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.
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Samsong 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, etc.
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