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Also known as | Sammie Wonders |
Born | Nigeria |
Genres | Gospel, R&B, Pop, Afrobeats, Jazz |
Occupation(s) | Singer, film score, musician, songwriter, composer |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano, drums |
Years active | 2010–present |
Labels | BJ Sam Global Music Network |
Sammie Wonders, is a Nigerian born singer, writer, model, and songwriter.[1][2] Sammie Wonders is the first singer-songwriter to feature musical acts from all the continents of the world in one song. He sings in both English and French and aims to unite people from diverse backgrounds through his music.[3] In 2017, the American film director Lloyd Kaufman personally selected his song "Mon Amour" for the soundtrack of the Hollywood movie Heart of Fartness.[4]
Music career
[edit]Sammie Wonders started music in an international classical mass choir at the age of 15, and later joined an accapella group called The Simplest Guyz in Nigeria before relocating.[2] In December 2022, Sammie Wonders released a universal Christmas song featuring musicians from all the continents of the world, which include Hollywood Actor Paul Raci, Bollywood playback singer Jaspinder Narula, Indo-American jazz composer and pianist Charu Suri, and Ghanaian singer Diana Hopeson.[5] In 2023, in response to the Russia-Ukraine war, Sammie Wonders assembled 23 artists from all continents of the world to release a music video titled ‘Show some love’, asking everyone to drop their weapons and embrace peace.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Marry Me - Nigerian songwriter BJ Sam releases global wedding anthem with visually stunning music video". Tenby Observer. 6 December 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ a b "BJ Sam gets international recognition". The Nation (Nigeria). 6 December 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ "AFRICAN JAZZ MUSICIAN & SONGWRITER BJ SAM RELEASES "MON AMOUR"". eutoday.net. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
- ^ "BJ Sam's song for Hollywood movie's soundtrack". The Nation. 6 December 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ "International star, BJ Sam, brings the groove back home". The Guardian (Nigeria). 6 December 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ "BJ Sam releases song seeking peace in Ukraine". The Punch. 21 May 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
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