Peter Okoye, born on November 18, 1981, known widely as Mr P, is a renowned Nigerian vocalist.
He gained prominence in the 2000s alongside his identical twin brother Rudeboy as part of the P-Square duo. In 2021, he received an honorary Doctorate degree from ESCAE University in Benin Republic.
Early life and Education
Mr. P and his twin brother Rudeboy were raised in a sizable family in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria. They were born to Josephine Okoye and Mazi Moses Okoye. Both Peter and his brother Paul enrolled in a school of music and drama club, where they began honing their skills in dancing, singing, and performing songs by renowned artists such as MC Hammer, Bobby Brown, and Michael Jackson.
Career
In 2017, the P-Square duo disbanded, with both members going their separate ways. Mr. P embarked on his solo career, releasing singles like “For My Head” and “Cool It Down” the same year.
In 2018, Mr. P collaborated with Nyanda of Brick & Lace on the track “Wokie Wokie.” He later established his own record label, PClassic Label, in 2021, signing Nigerian activist and DJ, DJ Switch. That year, he also released his debut album, “The Prodigal,” comprising 16 tracks featuring artists such as Tiwa Savage, Simi, Teni, Wande Coal, Tamar Braxton, Singah, Mohombi, DJ Switch, and OvieKelz.
Throughout his career, Mr. P has garnered endorsements, becoming a Kia Motors ambassador in June 2016 and a brand ambassador for Olympic milk, produced by Nutricima Limited. He also founded the reality TV show “Dance with Peter,” sponsored by Globacom Telecommunication Limited. Additionally, in August 2021, he was unveiled as the brand ambassador for Adidas, a renowned manufacturing company specializing in shoes, clothing, and accessories.
Personal life
In 2013, Peter Okoye and his then-girlfriend, Lola Omotayo, celebrated the birth of their daughter, Aliona, at a San Francisco hospital in the United States. Later that year, on November 17, 2013, the couple tied the knot at the Ark in Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria.
Net Worth
Estimated to be over 11 million dollars