Samson Uche MOGEKWU

Gospel Singer, Songwriter, Gospel Minister · b. November 30, 1974

Samson Mogekwu (Samsong) is a Gospel Singer, Songwriter and Minister. He discovered his talent for singing while in High School where he was given the moniker Samsong. 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". However, The group 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. His sophomore CD was released in 2004, titled "Still Counting". Samsong has become a bona fide celebrity and gospel star at this point, having songs and video in rotation on radio and TV, and receiving top billing in concerts. Samson graduated from Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo state, where he majored in Accounting. He started out as a banker working with the Central Bank of Nigeria with…