Kathy and Allan Kiuna thrown into mourning

Sammie was also serving as the United Nations Youth Ambassador.

• Sammie's cause of death has not been made official yet.

Kathy and Allan Kiuna. The couple is mourning the death of Nigerian star Sammie Okposo.
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JCC founders Kathy and Allan Kiuna have been thrown into mourning.

The couple is mourning the death of Nigerian artist Sammie Okposo.

The 51-year-old allegedly died of a heart attack.

 The Nigerian singer died in the early hours of Friday, November 25, his staff has confirmed.

The Kiunas' eulogized Sammie as a talented musician saying they would miss him dearly.

"Sammie , @sammieokposo you were such a wonderful brother and I enjoyed your fellowship every time you came to Nairobi. I loved you dearly and will miss you. You left an indelible impact in @jcckenya and we celebrate you. Fare thee well , my friend until we meet again." Wrote Allan.

Kathy further penned

"Still can’t believe you are gone too soon Sammy. We truly enjoyed your ministry. Sing on Sammy sing on. @ozyokposo we stand with you. Jehovah reigns"

Okposo released several tracks in his career and also performed around the world with a number of musicians. He was also serving as the United Nations Youth Ambassador. 

Sammie was married to Ozy Okposo.

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