BJ Sam

Nigerian singer and songwriter

BJ Sam

Background information
Also known as| Sammy Wonder
Born| Nigeria
Genres| Gospel, R&B, Pop, Afrobeats, Jazz
Occupation(s)| Singer, film score, musician, songwriter, composer
Instrument(s)| Vocals, piano, drums
Years active| 2010–present
Labels| BJ Sam Global Music Network

Musical artist

Samuel Aniekan, known professionally as BJ Sam, is a Nigerian born singer, writer, model, and songwriter.[1][2][3] BJ Sam is the first singer-songwriter to feature musical acts from all the continents of the world in one song.[4] He sings in both English and French and aims to unite people from diverse backgrounds through his music.[5] His music is characterised by its multicultural fusion of African rhythms with diverse musical influences from around the world.[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

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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 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.[12][13]

## References

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1. ^ "Marry Me - Nigerian songwriter BJ Sam releases global wedding anthem with visually stunning music video". Tenby Observer. 6 December 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
2. ^ "International star, BJ Sam, brings the groove back home". The Guardian (Nigeria). 6 December 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
3. ^ a b "BJ Sam gets international recognition". The Nation (Nigeria). 6 December 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
4. ^ a b "With Merry Christmas, BJ Sam sets global record". The Sun (Nigeria). 6 December 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
5. ^ "BJ Sam premieres visual for 'Hear the Angels Sing –BJ Sam". The Nation (Nigeria). 6 December 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
6. ^ "Couples request my songs at weddings –BJ Sam". The Nation (Nigeria). 6 December 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
7. ^ "BJ Sam, le chanteur nigérian à la conquête du Sénéga". Seneweb.com. 6 October 2019. Retrieved 8 October 2019.
8. ^ "BJ Sam's song for Hollywood movie's soundtrack". The Nation. 6 December 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
9. ^ "I get inspiration for songs in dreams — BJ Sam". The Punch. 6 December 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
10. ^ "The Whole Universe Will Sing Together In Harmony For The Very First Time". BroadwayWorld. 6 December 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
11. ^ "BJ Sam sets global record with Merry Christmas". Vanguard (Nigeria). 6 December 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
12. ^ "BJ Sam releases song seeking peace in Ukraine". The Punch. 21 May 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
13. ^ "I want people of all races to love my songs – BJ Sam". The Punch. 21 May 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2023.

## External links

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to BJ Sam.

* BJ Sam on Instagram