The 39-year-old will be awarded by the Speaker at the Legislature at Queen's Park, Ontario Parliament, Canada.
A special reception for him will also be organised by Shafiq Qaadri, Member of Provincial Parliament, Etobicoke North.
"God has blessed me with the in-born talent for which I pour my heart out in the form of music. I can never stop thanking God because my music influences people in their respective lives.
"If my life and music brings a smile or makes a difference in any individual's life, then there is nothing beyond for me as a God's gift. I bow my head in humility for receiving this honour from such an esteemed house," Sami said in a statement.
The 'Lift kara de' hitamker recently released his new album 'Press Play'.
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