The family of late Sammie Okposo has announced the burial plans for the late Nigerian gospel singer, who died at the age of 51.
The ‘Welu Welu’ crooner died on the 25 November, 2022, and the cause of his death remains unknown.
A statement signed by the family’s representative, Hector Okposo, stated that the 51-year-old singer “slept and went to be with the Lord”.
According to the burial arrangements announced by the late singer’s family, the ‘Sammie Okposo (Farewell) Praise Party’ (S.O.P.P.) will be held on the 13 December.
Scheduled to take place at La Madison Place, Oniru, Lagos, at 5 p.m., the party will take the form of an industry tribute night.
The late singer’s last post was a throwback to his show, the ‘Sammie Okposo Praise Party’, which was held on the 4 November.
On 14 December, there will be a Service of Songs at the House on the Rock Cathedral, Lekki, Lagos, at 6 p.m.
Private interment will follow this on the 15 December.
The week-long funeral ceremony will be wrapped up on Sunday, 18 December, with an Outing Service at The Logic Church, Lekki, Lagos.
The family described the deceased singer as a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and minister of God.