Mr. P (singer)
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Background information | |
Birth name | Peter Okoye |
Also known as | Peter P-Square |
Born | Jos, Nigeria | November 18, 1981
Origin | Ifite Dunu, Anambra State, Nigeria |
Genres | R&B, dance/electronic, afrobeats |
Occupation(s) | Recording artist, performer, dancer |
Instruments | Vocals, piano, guitar |
Years active | 2003–present |
Labels | PClassic 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[]
- ^ "Mr P (Peter Okoye) Biography: Early life, PSquare, solo career and facts". Sidomex Entertainment. December 19, 2020. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ Stets, Regina (November 20, 2020). "Peter Okoye's biography and solo career". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ "Mr P bags honorary doctorate degree | The Nation Nigeria". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. June 25, 2021. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ "Benin Republic varsity confers honorary doctorate on singer Mr P". Punch Newspapers. June 24, 2021. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ "Mr P: Singer, Dancer, Family Man". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. November 19, 2017. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ "P-Square's 'Personally' Tribute To Michael | Michael Jackson World Network". July 30, 2013. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ ""You Guys Are The Cause Of P Square Broke UP" Says Mr P". MotionNews. March 21, 2021. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ "PSquare's Peter goes solo... after 19 years". TheCable. March 14, 2016. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ "Mr. P - For My Head". DCLeakers.com. November 20, 2017. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ "Mr P Teams Up With Nyanda Of Brick & Lace For 'Wokie Wokie' (Video)". Concise News. August 24, 2018. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ Gists, Naija. "PClassic: PSquare's Peter Okoye Starts New Record Label, Signs New Artists". Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ "Mr P releases debut solo album 'Prodigal'". Punch Newspapers. April 3, 2021. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ "Mr. P Sets Out To Blaze His Own Trail With 'The Prodigal'". OkayAfrica. May 17, 2021. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ "Peter Okoye Signs New Deal With KIA". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. June 16, 2016. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
- ^ "Glo Dance with Peter: Kelvin, Miracle, 3 others on probation". Vanguard News. December 6, 2015. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
- ^ "China and EU sign landmark climate deal". Climate Change and Law Collection. doi:10.1163/9789004322714_cclc_2015-0174-008. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
- Living people
- 1981 births
- 21st-century Nigerian male singers
- Nigerian male singer-songwriters
- Yoruba musicians
- Nigerian record producers