Benjamin Samuel
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| Also known as | BJ Sam |
| 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 |
Benjamin Samuel, known professionally as BJ Sam, is a Nigerian singer, and songwriter.[1][2] He is the first singer-songwriter to feature musical acts from all the continents of the world in one song.[3][4]
Music career
Samuel started music in a classical mass choir at the age of 15, and later joined an accapella group called The Simplest Guyz in Nigeria before relocating.[2] In 2017, the American film director Lloyd Kaufman selected his song "Mon Amour" for the soundtrack of the Hollywood movie Heart of Fartness.[5] In December 2022, he 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, he 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.
- ↑ "AFRICAN JAZZ MUSICIAN & SONGWRITER BJ SAM RELEASES "MON AMOUR"". eutoday.net. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
- ↑ "Suicidal thoughts, depression inspired my new single — BJ Sam". The Punch. May 21, 2023. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
- ↑ "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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