Popularly known as Mr P, Peter Okoye is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, model, brand ambassador, dancer, entrepreneur, and businessman.
He is the twin brother to Paul Okoye and the two are known as PSquare, one of Nigeria and Africa’s biggest music acts of all time before their almost two year split – but the two are back as one again.
Peter and his brother, Paul Okoye, a.k.a Rudeboy, produced and released their music through Square Records. In December 2011, they signed a record deal with Akon’s label, Konvict Muzik, and Universal Music Group’s distribution deal. The duo released a total of 6 successful studio albums, including “Last Nite” (2003), “Get Squared” (2005), “Game Over” (2007), “Danger” (2009), “The Invasion” (2011), and “Double Trouble” (2014).
They’re also known for a long list of hits including “Do Me”, “Game Over”, “Personally”, “E No Easy” featuring J Martins, “Chop My Money” featuring Akon & May D, “Beautiful Onyinye” featuring Rick Ross, and more. Their greatest hits album was released in 2013.
Age:
18 November, 1981
Wife
Peter Okoye, a.k.a Mr P, is married to Titilola Loretta Omotayo. Before officially tying the knot, the couple dated for about 7 years. Omotayo is a marketing representative. Their engagement party was held at The Ark in Lekki, Lagos State. Top names in the country attended it, including billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote, Genevieve Nnaji, Kate Henshaw, Toke Makinwa, and more.
Children
Peter Okoye and his wife, Lola Omotayo, are blessed with two beautiful children, a boy (Cameron Okoye) and a girl (Aliona Okoye).
Family:
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.
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.
Net Worth
On June 16, 2016, Mr P was made a Kia motor ambassador. Mr. P was also made a brand ambassador for Olympic milk, produced by Nutricima limited. Peter founded a reality TV show named Dance with Peter which was sponsored by Globacom Telecommunication Limited. In August 2021, he was unveiled as the brand ambassador of Adidas, a manufacturing company that deals with shoes, clothing and accessories.
Mr P, like his brother, is known to always show his houses off on social media. He owns a mansion that is situated next to his brother’s own in Atlanta, Georgia. He also owns a house situated in Lagos’ priciest neighbourhood, Banana Island. His mansion is valued at about 1.5 Billion Naira.
Mr P remains one of Nigeria’s most successful and richest artists (and celebrities) despite not listing his assets, he has an estimated worth of a $100,000 million.
Controversy:
The group disbanded in 2017 after Peter sent a termination letter to the duo’s lawyer. They were said to have disagreed over the role of their manager, Jude “Engees” Okoye (brother). Their separation was a huge blow to their fans all over Africa.
Following their separation, Peter began releasing music as a solo artist using the name Mr P. He has revealed that the name was functional even while PSquare existed. His debut studio album “The Prodigal” was released in April 2021. He is known for the songs “Just Like That”, “Follow My Lead”, and more.
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