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 singer and songwriter who uses music to unite people of all races, backgrounds and cultures.[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]
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] He started his solo music career in 2010 and 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] 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, 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.