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Collins Sampson is a Nigerian gospel Artist based in the United Kingdom. He is a multitalented Gospel Singer, Recording Artist, Song Writer, Music Producer and Director, a TV Presenter, Pianist and Worship Leader.

He studied Industrial chemistry at the University of Lagos. However, his deep conviction and passion for music made it inevitable that he would tow a path in this field.  He went on to study music at the Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON) and is currently studying at the Associated Board of Music UK (ABRSM).

In 2007 he founded his company ‘MSAM Productions’, which is the platform from where most of his laudable projects are being carried out. He is also a talk show host of GPlanet TV show in Nigeria / UK, a show designed to touch lives through music and inspiring interviews.

Collins is passionate about writing and believes in singing from the heart what the Spirit of God is saying to the Church. Collins is mostly inspired and influenced by his Spiritual Father Bishop Theo Esene (Gospel Pavilion Inc ,Nigeria) Pastor Florence Enughwure and Pastor Gabriel Diya (UK) Mentor and Life coach.

In 1995, Collins led a group called the Priesthood, singing Accapella alongside one of Nigeria’s famous Accapella group called the Ambassadors based in the United States.  He has also shared the same stage in concert with Dr Ron Kenoly, Uche Agu (Double Double) Gabriel Eziashi and several groups and artistes in and outside Nigeria. He won the Nigeria Association of Gospel Artists (NAGA) award in 1998 as the best group lead vocals. Has worked, and produced music with notable producers like Cobhams  Asuquo, Wole Oni, Ini D minstrel to mention but a few.

Collins has groomed so many choirs and groups as Music Director in and outside Nigeria and he organises live worship concerts with his team (Praise Channel) in different church venues and auditoriums with huge attendance where he leads many in praise and worship, touching lives for the Lord Jesus with his music ministry.

Collins believes music is universal; he however, stresses that the heart is what makes the Music. He also believes that worship is not a fast or slow song, praise is not an up-tempo song or medium groove song but it is the agreement of your heart with the truth of God’s word that you lift up as an offering to the Almighty.


Collins Debut Album titled ‘A New Me’ will be released in 2013 produced by multi-award winning Best Music Producer and AGMA 2012/2013, Wole Oni (WOMP).