Samuel Eleojo Elijah, also known as Elsam (born April 3, 1977) is a Nigerian contemporary Christian singer/songwriter, worship leader and an up-coming recording artist, from Ugwolawo in Kogi state. Elsam was born into a family of nine. His birth name is Ogala Eleojo Adegbe. He was born in Kogi state of Nigeria and has six siblings. He began singing at the age of nine. After which he joined the junior arm of The Reminders Ministry, a singing group in Ankpa Kogi State where his father, Elder Elijah Adegbe remains an active member. He did is first recording as a backup vocalist at the age of ten, in a hymn titled “Living by faith,” recorded by The Reminders Ministry. Since then, he has been part of several choirs, gospel albums as well as directing several choirs.
