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BJ Sam | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Samuel Aniekan |
| Also known as | Sammy Wonder |
| Born | Nigeria |
| Genres | Gospel, R&B, Pop, Afrobeats, |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, film score, Musician, song writer, composer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano, drums |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | BJ Sam Global Music Network |
| Website | bjsammusic |
Samuel Aniekan, known professionally as Sammy Wonder, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter.[1][2][3][4][5] [6] [7][8]
Music career
editBJ Sam started music in an international classical mass choir at the age of 15.[9] In 2017, the American film director Lloyd Kaufman selected his song "Mon Amour" for the soundtrack of the Hollywood movie Heart of Fartness.[10][11][12] In December 2022, BJ Sam released Christmas music featuring musicians from all the continents of the world, which include Hollywood Actor Paul Raci, Bollywood playback singer Jaspinder Narula, Ghanaian singer Diana Hopeson, and Swiss actress Christina Zurbrügg.[13][14] In 2023, in response to the war in Ukraine, BJ Sam assembled 23 artists from all continents of the world to release a music video titled ‘Show some love’, asking Russians to drop their weapons and embrace peace..[15][16]
References
edit- ^ "International star, BJ Sam, brings the groove back home". The Guardian (Nigeria). 6 December 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ "I want people of all races to love my songs – BJ Sam". The Punch. 21 May 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ "BJ Sam gets international recognition". The Nation (Nigeria). 6 December 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ "BJ Sam's song for Hollywood movie's soundtrack". The Nation. 6 December 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ "I get inspiration for songs in dreams — BJ Sam". The Punch. 6 December 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ "African Jazz Musician & Songwriter BJ Sam Releases "Mon Amour"". Europe_Today. 21 May 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ "The Whole Universe Will Sing Together In Harmony For The Very First Time". BroadwayWorld. 6 December 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ "With Merry Christmas, BJ Sam sets global record". The Sun (Nigeria). 6 December 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ "BJ Sam gets international recognition". The Nation (Nigeria). 6 December 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ "BJ Sam's song for Hollywood movie's soundtrack". The Nation. 6 December 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ "I get inspiration for songs in dreams — BJ Sam". The Punch. 6 December 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ "The Whole Universe Will Sing Together In Harmony For The Very First Time". BroadwayWorld. 6 December 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ "With Merry Christmas, BJ Sam sets global record". The Sun (Nigeria). 6 December 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ "BJ Sam sets global record with Merry Christmas". Vanguard (Nigeria). 6 December 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ "Nigerian songwriter BJ Sam releases global wedding anthem with visually stunning music video". Tenby_Observer. 21 May 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ "BJ Sam releases song seeking peace in Ukraine". The Punch. 21 May 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
External links
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Category:Living people Category:Nigerian male singer-songwriters Category:Nigerian male pop singers Category:Nigerian hip hop singers Category:English-language singers from Nigeria Category:Musicians from Lagos Category:Nigerian music industry executives Category:21st-century Nigerian male singers