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, songwriter, composer |
| Instruments | Vocals, piano, drums |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | BJ Sam Global Music Network |
Samuel Aniekan, known professionally as BJ Sam, is a Nigerian born singer, writer, model, and songwriter.[1][2] BJ Sam 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][4] In 2017, the American film director Lloyd Kaufman personally selected his song "Mon Amour" for the soundtrack of the Hollywood movie Heart of Fartness.[5]
Music career
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.[2] 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.[6] In 2023, in response to the Russia-Ukraine war, BJ Sam 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.[7]
References
- ↑ "Marry Me - Nigerian songwriter BJ Sam releases global wedding anthem with visually stunning music video". Tenby Observer. December 6, 2021. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "BJ Sam gets international recognition". The Nation (Nigeria). December 6, 2021. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
- ↑ "With Merry Christmas, BJ Sam sets global record". The Sun (Nigeria). December 6, 2021. Retrieved December 7, 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. December 6, 2021. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
- ↑ "International star, BJ Sam, brings the groove back home". The Guardian (Nigeria). December 6, 2021. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
- ↑ "BJ Sam releases song seeking peace in Ukraine". The Punch. May 21, 2023. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
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