Happy birthday @officialsamsong Birth name Samson Uche Mogekwu Born November 30, 1974 (age 42) Origin Delta State, Nigeria Genres Contemporary Gospel, R&B Occupation(s) Singer, Songwriter, Minister Instruments Vocalist, Years active 1990 – present Labels Boogie Down Concept. Associated acts Praise Creation Website samsongonline.com Samsong is a Nigerian gospel artist, based in Abuja, Nigeria. He has had a successful recording career with radio hits like Bianule, and a handful of accolades such as The Psalmist Award in 2000, and was 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, 112, TuFace, D’Banj, Faze, and Styl Plus. Biography He was born Samson Uche Mogekwu in Delta State, Nigeria. He discovered his talent for singing while in high school. It was also in high school he was monikered Samsong. Career He attended college, and majored in Accounting. 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. ..... Much Love 💓 from @a2wmusic https://a2wmusic.com/birthdays/wishes/Samsong #a2wmusic https://www.instagram.com/p/CIPGqmJgA1u/?igshid=17dit7bn545v