Mr. P
Background information
Birth namePeter Okoye
Also known asPeter P-Square
Born (1981-11-18) November 18, 1981
Jos, Nigeria
OriginIfite Dunu, Anambra State, Nigeria
GenresR&B, dance/electronic, afrobeats
Occupation(s)Singer, record producer
Years active2003–present
LabelsPClassic Label

Peter Okoye (born 18 November 1981), who is better known as Mr P, is a Nigerian singer.[1] He rose to fame in the 2000s as a member of the P-Square duo with his identical twin brother Rudeboy[2] and in 2021 was awarded with an honorary Doctorate degree from ESCAE University in Benin Republic.[3][4]

Early life and education

Mr. P and his twin brother Rudeboy grew up in a large family, in Jos in Plauteau State, Nigeria. He was born into the family of Josephine Okoye and Mazi Moses Okoye.[5]

Peter and his brother Paul joined a school of music and drama club, where they started dancing, singing and performing songs of popular artist like MC Hammer, Bobby Brown and Michael Jackson.[6]

Solo career

In 2017, a disbandment of P-Square was made and both band members parted ways.[7][8] Mr P first dropped his solo single titled "For My Head", "Cool It Down" in 2017.[9]

In 2018 Mr. P collaborated with Nyanda of Brick & Lace on a song titled "Wokie Wokie".[10] In 2021, Mr. P founded his own record label called PClassic Label, the label has signed Nigerian activist and disc jockey DJ Switch[11] and in 2021, he released a 16-track debut album titled, The Prodigal which featured Tiwa Savage, Simi, Teni, Wande Coal, Tamar Braxton, Singah, Mohombi, DJ Switch, and OvieKelz.[12][13]

Personal life

In 2013 Peter Okoye and his then-girlfriend, Lola Omotayo welcomed their daughter Aliona in a San Francisco hospital in the United States. [14] On 17 November 2013 the duo got married at the Ark in Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria. [15]

Endorsement deals

On June 16, 2016, Mr P was made a Kia motor ambassador.[16] Mr. P was also made a brand ambassador for Olympic milk, produced by Nutricima limited.[17] Peter founded a reality TV show named Dance with Peter which was sponsored by Globacom Telecommunication Limited.[18] In August 2021, he was unveiled as the brand ambassador of Adidas, a manufacturing company that deals with shoes, clothing and accessories.[19]

References

  1. Obinna (December 19, 2020). "Mr P (Peter Okoye) Biography: Early life, PSquare, solo career and facts". Sidomex Entertainment. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  2. Stets, Regina (November 20, 2020). "Peter Okoye's biography and solo career". Legit.ng. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  3. Ekaete, Bassey (June 25, 2021). "Mr P bags honorary doctorate degree | The Nation Nigeria". The Nation. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  4. Edeme, Victoria (June 24, 2021). "Benin Republic varsity confers honorary doctorate on singer Mr P". The Punch. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  5. Muoka, Chidera (November 19, 2017). "Mr P: Singer, Dancer, Family Man". The Guardian. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  6. Katsikas, Paula (July 30, 2013). "P-Square's 'Personally' Tribute To Michael | Michael Jackson World Network". The Michael Jackson World Network. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  7. Durosomo, Damola (September 26, 2017). "Here's What We Know About P-Square's Absurdly Messy Breakup". OkayAfrica. Retrieved March 2, 2022.
  8. Awojulugbe, Oluseyi (March 14, 2016). "PSquare's Peter goes solo... after 19 years". TheCable. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  9. "Mr. P - For My Head". DCLeakers.com. November 20, 2017. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  10. "Mr P Teams Up With Nyanda Of Brick & Lace For 'Wokie Wokie' (Video)". Concise News. August 24, 2018. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  11. "Peter Okoye signs new artist on label P Classic Records". Vanguard. December 18, 2017. Retrieved March 2, 2022.
  12. Ige, Tofarati (April 3, 2021). "Mr P releases debut solo album 'Prodigal'". The Punch. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  13. Okirike, Nnamdi (May 17, 2021). "Mr. P Sets Out To Blaze His Own Trail With 'The Prodigal'". OkayAfrica. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  14. "Peter Okoye of PSquare gets hitched!". PM News Nigeria. January 22, 2013. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
  15. "Peter Okoye of PSquare gets hitched!". Capital FM. November 20, 2013. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
  16. Bridget (June 16, 2016). "Peter Okoye Signs New Deal With KIA". The Guardian. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
  17. Dawodu, Adebayo (October 25, 2014). "P-Square's Peter Okoye Opens Up On His Deal As Olympic Milk Brand Ambassador". The Nigerian Voice. Retrieved March 2, 2022.
  18. "Glo Dance with Peter: Kelvin, Miracle, 3 others on probation". Vanguard News. December 6, 2015. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
  19. "China and EU sign landmark climate deal". Climate Change and Law Collection. doi:10.1163/9789004322714_cclc_2015-0174-008. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
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