If truth be told, there are very few gospel artistes that have done well as much as Sammie Okposo. He came on the scene with Wellu Wellu in 1999 and, ever since then he has garnered so many awards and accolades. But award is not the only thing this Warri born musician is enjoying.
Women, scandal and rumour dogg his every step like bee is to honey. And just when you think he is out, he shows up with something new. Sammie says he is now wiser and looking for a good woman. In this interview, he told us the relationship between him and star actress, Stella Damasus and why they are always together.
Do you think you stand a good chance of winning the $1 million KORA Award?
I do stand a very good chance of winning. Without trying to blow my trumpet, I think I’ve worked hard enough, not just in Nigeria but also in Africa. I’m not afraid. In fact, I like it when competition is tough. In that way, nobody is a push over. So, whoever wins will know that he has worked hard for the award. I like the fact that it is tough. Tough situations make tough people tougher. And I believe I stand a good chance of winning the award.
It seems everywhere you go, you always take Stella Damasus with you?
Well, not everywhere. You know, in this industry there’s what you call synergy. Even people who do collabo, you need to have a flow and bond with the person you want to collaborate with. Aside the rumour about me and Stella, Stella is someone that is very bright. Stella can sing, she can compere, she can do MC job, and she can talk. And when I was thinking about the MC for this event, I said ok, Stella would be good in the middle of RMD and Segun Arinze. Some people would come to the show not only because they want to see me, but because they want to see Stella, RMD or Segun. It’s not just because Stella is my friend. If she was just my friend and she has nothing to offer, she would not be on my show and people who know me know that. You can even be my family member, but if you cannot deliver, forget it. I would still love you as my brother, but when it’s time for work, I would get the people who know how best to do it. Stella is not just my friend, if I want her to do a song on my show, all she has to do is rehearse with my band and she would perform fantastically well.
Don’t you think the relationship can metamorphose into something else?
Not at all, trust me now. Stella has a lot to offer, she won’t like me to tell you this, she’s working on her talk show, hit single and some other things at the moment. And by the time she’s done, she’s going to blow. We only have good synergy.
You were born in the church and yet you are the most controversial gospel artist.
(Laughs) I’m not the most controversial and, for me, I don’t pretend. God knows who I am and I don’t hide my issues. I’m glad for all the things I’ve gone through because I learnt lessons. I’m thankful to God for whatever I’ve been through, whether controversial or not. There are so many mistakes I cannot make again because I’ve made them already.
Maybe marriage will help you curb some of those things?
My guys, if you think marriage will get women out of your neck, you are totally deceived. It’s a mindset, it’s called discipline. Either you are married or not, if you are not disciplined you can’t curb anything.
Who is the lucky woman in your life?
The lucky woman is my music right now; her name is music (laughs)
You may be leading yourself into temptation.
I’m not leading myself into temptation; I just don’t want to rush into anything. Don’t you think I’ve got my fingers burnt enough? I need to chill. My eyes are open, I’m not searching, I’m just looking.
clued from sunnewsoline
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