BJ Sam
BJ Sam | |
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Sammy Wonder |
| Born | Nigeria |
| Genres | Gospel, R&B, Pop, Afrobeats, Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, film score, Musician, song writer, composer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano, drums |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | BJ Sam Global Music Network |
Samuel Aniekan, known professionally as BJ Sam, is a Nigerian singer, writer, model, and songwriter.[1][2][3] He is the first singer-songwriter to feature musical acts from all the continents of the world in one song.[4] BJ Sam sings in English and French.[5] His music is characterised by its multicultural fusion of African rhythms with Western instrumentation and styles.[6][7] In 2017, the American film director Lloyd Kaufman personally selected his song "Mon Amour" for the soundtrack of the Hollywood movie Heart of Fartness.[8][9][10]
Music career
[edit]BJ Sam 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.[3] In December 2022, BJ Sam 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.[4][11] 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.[12][13]
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.
- ^ "International star, BJ Sam, brings the groove back home". The Guardian (Nigeria). 6 December 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ a b "BJ Sam gets international recognition". The Nation (Nigeria). 6 December 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ a b "With Merry Christmas, BJ Sam sets global record". The Sun (Nigeria). 6 December 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ "BJ Sam premieres visual for 'Hear the Angels Sing –BJ Sam". The Nation (Nigeria). 6 December 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ "Couples request my songs at weddings –BJ Sam". The Nation (Nigeria). 6 December 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ "BJ Sam, le chanteur nigérian à la conquête du Sénéga". Seneweb.com. 6 October 2019. Retrieved 8 October 2019.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "BJ Sam sets global record with Merry Christmas". Vanguard (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.
- ^ "I want people of all races to love my songs – BJ Sam". The Punch. 21 May 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
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