Mr. P (singer)

Mr. P
Born
Peter Obumneme Okoye

(1981-11-18) November 18, 1981
Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
Other namePeter P-Square
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • dancer
  • record producer
Years active2003–present
WorksDiscography
SpouseLola Omotayo
Children2
Relatives
  • Rudeboy (brother)
  • Jude Okoye (brother)
Musical career
OriginIfite Dunu, Anambra, Nigeria
Genres
InstrumentsVocals
LabelP-Classic

Peter Obumneme Okoye (Listenⓘ; 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]

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

In 2013, Okoye and his girlfriend, Lola Omotayo, welcomed a daughter in a San Francisco hospital in the United States.[17] On 17 November 2013, the duo got married at the Ark in Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria.[18]

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

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)
  • "I Can't Look Away" (2026)
  • I Love You Because (2026)

Awards and nominations

  • Won Best International Male Artist, International Achievement Recognition Awards, 2018[31]

Notes

  1. ↑ 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]

References

  1. ↑ Medeme, Ovwe (April 20, 2026). "Peter Okoye changes birth date amid rift with twin brother Paul". Premium Times. Retrieved April 21, 2026.
  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. 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. Lagos, Nigeria. 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. ↑ "Royalty Dispute: Defence Accuses Peter Okoye of Misleading EFCC". This Day. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
  8. ↑ Stets, Regina (November 20, 2020). "Peter Okoye's biography and solo career - Legit.ng". Legit.ng. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
  9. ↑ Durosomo, Damola (September 26, 2017). "Here's What We Know About P-Square's Absurdly Messy Breakup". OkayAfrica. Archived from the original on September 27, 2017. Retrieved March 2, 2022.
  10. ↑ Awojulugbe, Oluseyi (March 14, 2016). "PSquare's Peter goes solo... after 19 years". TheCable. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  11. ↑ "Mr. P - For My Head". DCLeakers.com. November 20, 2017. Archived from the original on November 23, 2017. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  12. ↑ "New Video: Mr P feat. Nyanda – Wokie Wokie". BellaNaija. August 27, 2018. Retrieved April 21, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Peter Okoye signs new artist on label P Classic Records". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. December 18, 2017. Retrieved March 2, 2022.
  14. ↑ Ige, Tofarati (April 3, 2021). "Mr P releases debut solo album 'Prodigal'". The Punch. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  15. ↑ Okirike, Nnamdi (May 17, 2021). "Mr. P Sets Out To Blaze His Own Trail With 'The Prodigal'". OkayAfrica. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  16. ↑ "Lionheart - Full Cast & Crew". TVGuide. January 7, 2019. Retrieved April 21, 2026.
  17. ↑ "Peter Okoye of PSquare gets hitched!". P.M. News. Lagos, Nigeria. January 22, 2013. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
  18. ↑ "Peter Okoye of PSquare gets hitched!". Capital FM. November 20, 2013. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
  19. ↑ Bridget (June 16, 2016). "Peter Okoye Signs New Deal With KIA". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
  20. ↑ 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.
  21. ↑ "Glo Dance with Peter: Kelvin, Miracle, 3 others on probation". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. December 6, 2015. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
  22. ↑ "China and EU sign landmark climate deal". Climate Change and Law Collection. doi:10.1163/9789004322714_cclc_2015-0174-008. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
  23. ↑ "Peter Okoye releases first solo single 'Cool It Down'". Premium Times. Retrieved April 21, 2026.
  24. ↑ Ndeche, Chidirim (November 18, 2017). "Mr P Releases "For My Head" Video". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved April 21, 2026.
  25. ↑ "New Video: Mr P – My Way". BellaNaija. February 2, 2018. Retrieved April 21, 2026.
  26. ↑ "Mr P Releases Video For New Single "My Way"". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. February 3, 2018. Retrieved April 21, 2026.
  27. ↑ Bashir, Zubaydah (March 20, 2018). "Mr. P's New Music Video For 'Look Into My Eyes' Is Life". Okayafrica. Retrieved April 21, 2026.
  28. ↑ "Mr P Releases Video "Look Into My Eyes"". P.M. News. Lagos, Nigeria. March 20, 2018. Retrieved April 21, 2026.
  29. ↑ Glory, Robert (June 28, 2018). "Mr. P Releases Video For 'Ebano'". The Whistler. Retrieved April 21, 2026.
  30. 1 2 Afigbo, Chinasa (November 8, 2024). ""Bros, u get mind o": Peeps react as Mr P flaunts two songs amid Rudeboy's rage". Legit.ng. Retrieved April 21, 2026.
  31. ↑ Anazia, Daniel (September 29, 2018). "Peter Okoye wins first music award as solo artiste". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved March 11, 2026.
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