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Peter Okoye (born 19 November 1981) is the stage name of Nigerian personality Peter PSquare, also known as Mr. P.
He is a famous Nigerian singer, writer, dancer and one of the members of the popular duo P-Square.
He and his twin brother were born on November 19, 1981. He is the twin brother of Paul Okoye, who is known as Rudeboy, but they separated after a conflict.
He has been actively involved in directing his own personal music videos. Fans and family members affectionately call him “Mr. P”.
He currently runs a betting and lottery company called “ZOOM” and he is currently the image ambassador of Tecno Mobile. He has won many awards, which is the glory of his career.
In 2016, Peter Psquare sent a termination letter to the group through his lawyer and subsequently left the Psquare Group.
Due to some internal family issues that also led to Peter and Paul’s split, he and his brother also divided their assets, which affected their fan base.
Nigerian singer
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| Name: | Peter Okoye |
| stage name: | Mr. P |
| Date of Birth: | November 18, 1981 (42 years old) |
| place of birth: | Jos Plateau |
| country of origin: | Anambra State |
| Country of Citizenship: | Nigeria |
| Girlfriend • Spouse: | Lola Omotayo-Okoye ( m. 2013) |
| Children: | Cameron Okoye, Ariona Okoye |
| Profession: | Singer • Composer |
| net worth: | $11 million |
early life
Peter Okoye popularly known as Mr. P was born in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria, which happens to be from Anambra State in the eastern part of Nigeria. His parents are Mazi Moses Okoye and Josephine Okoye, and he grew up with his siblings Rudeboy, Jude Okoye, Mary Okoye, Ifeanyi Okoye, Lilian Okoye, Henry Okoye, and Tony Okoye.
Born into a large family of seven children, his interest in music began when he and his twin brother were still in secondary school, when they all began performing as dancers.
According to him, Michael Jackson influenced his and his brother’s career. When he started his career as a teenager, he and his brother used various names until they chose the iconic name PSquare while studying at the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA).
educate
Peter Okoye was reportedly born in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria alongside his brother Paul Okoye where he completed his primary education and obtained his first school leaving certificate along with his twin brother.
He then attended St. Mulumba Secondary School, a Catholic school also in Jos. He graduated from secondary school along with his brother.
Peter graduated from the University of Abuja with a Bachelor of Business Administration.
Profession
Peter Okoye began his career as a teenager, dancing and performing with his friends along with his brother.
He and his twin brother formed the popular P-Square, and their group was discovered by their first manager, Howie T. Mr. P was a member of P-Square, and before they disbanded, he released his album in 2003, titled Last Nite.
This is the album he and his brother Paul Okoye sponsored after winning the Grab Da Mic competition in 2001.
He also wrote songs like “Cool it Down”, “For my Head” and “Look into My Eyes”. Peter and his brother Paul started his career under Square Records and they were both managed by their elder brother Jude Engees.
Filmography
Peter Okoye once starred in a movie called Lionheart.
Social Media
Peter Okoye is one of the most followed public figures in Nigeria with a large and active following on social media. He has over 11.1 million followers on Instagram.
Instagram username – @peterpsquare
Personal life
Peter Okoye PSquare is currently married to Lola Omotayo-Okoye and they have two children, Cameron Okoye who is currently studying at Barcelona Football Academy and Aliona Okoye.
net worth
Nigerian P-Square semi-turned solo singer Peter ‘Mr. P’ Okoye’s net worth is estimated to be $11 million.
