Sammie Okposo’s wife Ozioma breaks down in tears at night of tributes

Sammie Okposo and wife Ozioma Okposo

Ozioma, wife of the late gospel singer Sammie Okposo, could not hold back her tears at the night of tributes held for the deceased.

The event was held on Tuesday at the La Madison Place, Oniru in Lagos.

Ozioma began shedding tears when her husband’s pictures popped up on the screen during the ceremony.

In a video from the event uploaded on Instagram, the widow could be seen crying while those close to her tried consoling her.

The night of tributes was attended by actors, comedians and gospel singers like Segun Arinze, Ali Baba, Chinedu Ikedieze, Charles Inojie, Tope Alabi, Tomi Dakolo, Apororo, Mike Abdul and Efe Nathan.

Segun who spoke the night of tributes, recounted the happy moments he shared with Sammie and the times they worked together.

The actor popularly known as Black Arrow described Sammie as an “extremely funny guy”, adding that there was never a dull moment with the latter.

The event also witnessed emotional performances by Tope Alabi, Mike Abdul and Efe Nathan.

While Tope sang a farewell and worship song, Mike led the choir in high praise.

Sammie Okposo, aged 51, died in his sleep on Friday, November 25.

He will be buried at a private ceremony on December 15.