Mr. P (singer)

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Mr. P
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Background information
Birth namePeter Okoye
Also known asPeter P-Square
Born (1981-11-18) November 18, 1981 (age 40)
Jos, Nigeria
OriginIfite Dunu, Anambra State, Nigeria
GenresR&B, dance/electronic, afrobeats
Occupation(s)Recording artist, performer, dancer
InstrumentsVocals, piano, guitar
Years active2003–present
LabelsPClassic Label
Associated acts

Peter Okoye (born 18 November 1981), who is better known as Mr P, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer.[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]

Early life and education[]

Mr P and his twin brother known in the showbiz as Rudeboy (Nigerian singer) grew up in a large family, at the capital of Plauteau 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[]

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 collabrated with Nyanda of Brick & Lace on a song titled "Wokie Wokie".[10] Mr P currently founded his own record label called PClassic Label, the label has signed popular Nigerian Activist and Dj DJ Switch[11] and in 2021, he released a 16-track debut album as a solo artist titled, The Prodigal. which featured Tiwa Savage, Simi, Teni, Wande Coal, Tamar Braxton, Singah, Mohombi, DJ Switch, and OvieKelz.[12][13]

Endorsement deals[]

On June 16, 2016, Mr P was made a Kia motor Ambasador.[14]Peter was also made a brand ambassador for Olympic milk, produced by Nutricima limited.[1]Peter founded a reality T.V show named "Dance with Peter" which was sponsored by Globacom Telecommunication Limited.[15] In August 2021,He was unveiled as the brand ambassador of Adidas,a manufacturing company that deals with shoes, clothing and accessories.[16]

References[]

  1. ^ "Mr P (Peter Okoye) Biography: Early life, PSquare, solo career and facts". Sidomex Entertainment. December 19, 2020. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  2. ^ Stets, Regina (November 20, 2020). "Peter Okoye's biography and solo career". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  3. ^ "Mr P bags honorary doctorate degree | The Nation Nigeria". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. June 25, 2021. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  4. ^ "Benin Republic varsity confers honorary doctorate on singer Mr P". Punch Newspapers. June 24, 2021. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  5. ^ "Mr P: Singer, Dancer, Family Man". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. November 19, 2017. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  6. ^ "P-Square's 'Personally' Tribute To Michael | Michael Jackson World Network". July 30, 2013. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  7. ^ ""You Guys Are The Cause Of P Square Broke UP" Says Mr P". MotionNews. March 21, 2021. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  8. ^ "PSquare's Peter goes solo... after 19 years". TheCable. March 14, 2016. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  9. ^ "Mr. P - For My Head". DCLeakers.com. November 20, 2017. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  10. ^ "Mr P Teams Up With Nyanda Of Brick & Lace For 'Wokie Wokie' (Video)". Concise News. August 24, 2018. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  11. ^ Gists, Naija. "PClassic: PSquare's Peter Okoye Starts New Record Label, Signs New Artists". Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  12. ^ "Mr P releases debut solo album 'Prodigal'". Punch Newspapers. April 3, 2021. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  13. ^ "Mr. P Sets Out To Blaze His Own Trail With 'The Prodigal'". OkayAfrica. May 17, 2021. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  14. ^ "Peter Okoye Signs New Deal With KIA". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. June 16, 2016. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
  15. ^ "Glo Dance with Peter: Kelvin, Miracle, 3 others on probation". Vanguard News. December 6, 2015. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
  16. ^ "China and EU sign landmark climate deal". Climate Change and Law Collection. doi:10.1163/9789004322714_cclc_2015-0174-008. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
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