Mr. P (singer)
Nigerian singer (born 1981)
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Peter Obumneme Okoye (ⓘ; born 18 November 1981[a]), professionally known as Mr. P, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, dancer, and record producer. He gained recognition in the early 2000s as a member of the music duo P-Square with his identical twin brother Rudeboy.[2] In 2021, he was awarded an honorary doctorate from ESCAE University in Benin Republic.[3][4]
November 18, 1981
- Singer
- songwriter
- dancer
- record producer
Mr. P | |
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| Born | Peter Obumneme Okoye November 18, 1981 Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria |
| Other name | Peter P-Square |
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| Years active | 2003–present |
| Works | Discography |
| Spouse | Lola Omotayo |
| Children | 2 |
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| Musical career | |
| Origin | Ifite Dunu, Anambra, Nigeria |
| Genres | |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Label | P-Classic |
Early life and education
Peter Obumneme Okoye and his twin brother Paul 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 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]
Peter Okoye attended St. Murumba secondary school, a Catholic school in Jos, Plateau State Nigeria. Later in 1999, he applied to the University of Abuja to study Business Administration, but didn't complete the degree.[7][8]
Solo career
In 2017, P-Square disbanded and both band members parted ways.[9][10] Mr P first dropped his solo single titled "For My Head", "Cool It Down" in 2017.[11]
In 2018, Mr. P collaborated with Nyanda of Brick & Lace on a song titled "Wokie Wokie".[12] In 2021, Mr. P founded his own record label called P-Classic Records, the label has signed Nigerian activist and disc jockey DJ Switch[13] 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.[14][15]
Mr. P played the role of Arinze in Genevieve Nnaji's Lionheart (2018).[16]
Personal life
Endorsement deals
On June 16, 2016, Mr P was made a Kia motor ambassador.[19] Mr. P was also made a brand ambassador for Olympic Milk, produced by Nutricima limited.[20] Peter founded a reality TV show named Dance with Peter which was sponsored by Globacom Telecommunication Limited.[21] In August 2021, he was unveiled as the brand ambassador of Adidas, a manufacturing company that deals with shoes, clothing and accessories.[22]
Discography
Albums
- The Prodigal (2021)
Singles
- "Cool It Down" (2017)[23]
- "For My Head" (2017)[24]
- "My Way" (2018)[25][26]
- "Look Into My Eyes" (2018)[27][28]
- "Ebeano (Internationally)" (2018)[29]
- "Penalty Dance" (featuring DJ Switch) (2018)
- "Wokie Wokie" (featuring Nyanda) (2018)
- "Karma" (2019)
- "One More Night" (featuring Niniola) (2019)
- "Too Late" (2019)
- "Like Dis Like Dat" (2019)
- "Follow My Lead" (featuring Wande Coal) (2020)
- "Winning" (2024)[30]
- "Attention" (2024)[30]
- "Odo (Remix)" (with Stonebwoy) (2025)
Awards and nominations
- Won Best International Male Artist, International Achievement Recognition Awards, 2018[31]
Notes
- Following the feud with his twin brother whom he shares the same birth age, Mr. P, on 20 April 2026, in a post on X (Twitter), changed his birth date to 30 November.[1]