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]
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Peter Okoye |
| Also known as | Peter P-Square |
| Born | November 18, 1981 Jos, Nigeria |
| Origin | Ifite Dunu, Anambra State, Nigeria |
| Genres | R&B, dance/electronic, afrobeats |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, record producer |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Labels | PClassic Label |
Early life and education edit
Mr. P and his twin brother Rudeboy grew up in a large family, in Jos in Plateau 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 edit
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][better source needed] 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 edit
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 edit
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 edit
- ^ Obinna (December 19, 2020). "Mr P (Peter Okoye) Biography: Early life, PSquare, solo career and facts". Sidomex Entertainment. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ Stets, Regina (November 20, 2020). "Peter Okoye's biography and solo career". Legit.ng. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ Ekaete, Bassey (June 25, 2021). "Mr P bags honorary doctorate degree | The Nation Nigeria". The Nation. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ Edeme, Victoria (June 24, 2021). "Benin Republic varsity confers honorary doctorate on singer Mr P". The Punch. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ Muoka, Chidera (November 19, 2017). "Mr P: Singer, Dancer, Family Man". The Guardian. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Durosomo, Damola (September 26, 2017). "Here's What We Know About P-Square's Absurdly Messy Breakup". OkayAfrica. Retrieved March 2, 2022.
- ^ Awojulugbe, Oluseyi (March 14, 2016). "PSquare's Peter goes solo... after 19 years". TheCable. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ "Mr. P - For My Head". DCLeakers.com. November 20, 2017. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ "Mr P Teams Up With Nyanda Of Brick & Lace For 'Wokie Wokie' (Video)". Concise News. August 24, 2018. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ "Peter Okoye signs new artist on label P Classic Records". Vanguard. December 18, 2017. Retrieved March 2, 2022.
- ^ Ige, Tofarati (April 3, 2021). "Mr P releases debut solo album 'Prodigal'". The Punch. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ Okirike, Nnamdi (May 17, 2021). "Mr. P Sets Out To Blaze His Own Trail With 'The Prodigal'". OkayAfrica. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ "Peter Okoye of PSquare gets hitched!". PM News Nigeria. January 22, 2013. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
- ^ "Peter Okoye of PSquare gets hitched!". Capital FM. November 20, 2013. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
- ^ Bridget (June 16, 2016). "Peter Okoye Signs New Deal With KIA". The Guardian. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Glo Dance with Peter: Kelvin, Miracle, 3 others on probation". Vanguard News. December 6, 2015. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
- ^ "China and EU sign landmark climate deal". Climate Change and Law Collection. doi:10.1163/9789004322714_cclc_2015-0174-008. Retrieved August 28, 2021.