Peter Okoye aka Mr. P (born on 18 November 1981; Age: 39 years) is a well-known singer, entrepreneur, social media star, media face, and Internet personality from Nigeria. He is famously known as a former member of the ‘P-Square’ music group.
He produced and launched several songs along with his twin brother named Paul Okoye such as Personally, E No Easy, Bring It On, Getting Down, and others. They also released many albums like Danger, Last Nite, Double Trouble, and others.
Apart from this, Peter has also launched singles after getting separated from the ‘P-Square’ group. His first solo song was ‘Cool it Down’. Apart from this, he is also a popular face on social media handles. He has more than 11 million followers on his social media account at the time of writing this article.
Peter Okoye’s Biography
Peter Okoye Wiki – Okoye took birth on November 18, 1981, in Jos, Nigeria. He was raised in Plauteau State, Nigeria. He is popularly known as Mr. P. as per his birthdate, he is 39 years old (as of 2020).
He took admission to St. Murumba secondary school for his basic studies. Later, he enrolled himself in the University of Abuja to complete her bachelor’s degree in Business administration. Apart from this, Peter has recently received his Doctorate degree in 2021 from ESCAE University in the Benin Republic.
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Peter Okoye’s Family (Father / Mother / Siblings)
Peter Okoye Biography – He was born to Josephine Okoye (mother) and Mazi Moses Okoye (father). He belongs to the African ethnic race. His mother was a famous entrepreneur and went to India for heart surgery in 2012. As per the reports, after 5 hours of heart surgery, she died. Nothing much is available about his father Mazi Moses Okoye.
He has a twin brother named Paul Okoye, who is also a popular singer. The names of his other siblings are Jude Okoye, Tony Okoye, Ifeanyi Okoye, Mary Okoye, Lilian Okoye, and Henry Okoye. Peter follows the Christianity religion.
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Who is Paul Okoye?
Paul Okoye aka Rudeboy is a well-known Nigerian singer and entrepreneur. He left the group ‘P-Square’ in 2016 and started his own solo singing career. Moreover, he has recently launched his new album named ‘Rudykillus’ which has 12 songs.
Peter Okoye’s Wife, Girlfriend & Affairs
Peter Okoye dated Titilola Loretta Omotayo aka Lola Omotayo-Okoye for seven years and got engaged. Well, the exact date of their engagement is not available. However, Lola Omotayo is a well-known market representative.
As per the relevant sources, the two tied the knot on 17 November 2013 at The Ark in Lekki, located in Lagos, Nigeria. All the family members, relatives, and friends were invited to the grand wedding. People showed their blessings to the newly wedded couple.
Children (Son Name / Daughter Name)
Peter and Lola Omotayo become the parents of a son named Cameron Okoye. Cameron is around 9-10 years old as of 2021. After some years, they welcomed their daughter and named her Aliona Okoye. Aliona has recently celebrated her 7th birthday.
Personal Life & Relationships
| Parents | Father: Mazi Moses Okoye. Mother: Josephine Okoye. |
| Siblings | Tony Okoye, Ifeanyi Okoye, Mary Okoye, Lilian Okoye, Henry Okoye, Paul Okoye. |
| Wife | Lola Omotayo-Okoye. |
| Marriage | 17 November 2013. |
| Children | Son: Cameron Okoye. Daughter: Aliona Okoye. |
Okoye’s Career
Mr. P attended the school of music and drama club along with his brother Paul Okoye to learn singing and other activities. They also got a chance to share the stage with famous rappers Bobby Brown, MC Hammer, and others.
P-Square Music Group
Peter and Paul decided to start their music group in 2001 under the name ‘P-Square’. They released their first album in 2001 named ‘Last Nite’. They also won the award of ‘Best R&B Group’ for their first album.
Later, they launched many singles and albums such as E No Easy, Personally, Danger, Double Trouble, Bring It On, Greatest Hits, and many more. They also received several awards. According to the sources, the ‘P-Square’ music group was shattered in 2016 because of a minor disagreement.
Solo Singing Profession
Peter Okoye started his solo career in 2017 after the shattering of the group. In 2017, he released his first single in 2017 titled ‘Cool It Down’ and later launched the ‘For My Head’ song. Some of his other singles are Zombi, Like Dis like Dat, Karma, Follow my lead, One more night, and others.
Apart from this, he also released his first solo album on April 01, 2021, under the head ‘The Prodigal’ which consists of 12 energetic and hit songs. In addition to this, he is also the owner of a record label named ‘PClassic’.
Discography
| Singles / Albums | Songs |
| Singles | Cool It Down. For My Head. Wokie Wokie. My way. Zombi. One more night. Too late. ebeano. Look into my eyes. Follow my lead. |
| The Prodigal | I do. Just like that. Odo. Fly Away. I no like trouble. Lola Diego. Paloma. Smooth criminal. Grow Old. Blessed. |
What is Peter Okoye’s Net worth?
Peter Okoye would be earning a huge amount of money from his singing career. In 2014, he purchased a lavish mansion in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. He lives with her wife and children in a luxurious house and also owns cars.
He would be earning around USD 30-35k (approx.) from his singing career. Moreover, he also paid from his record label and social media handles. According to a rough guess, his net worth is estimated at USD 9-12 million approximately.
Social Media Profile(s)
- Instagram: @peterpsquare
- Twitter: @PeterPsquare
- Facebook: @peterpsqaure
- YouTube: @MrPVEVO
10 Facts About Peter Okoye
- Peter loves to play Pool game in his free time.
- In April 2021, he did ‘The Prodigal Virtual Concert’.
- He likes to eat non-vegetarian food at his favorite restaurant.
- Okoye promotes several electronic and latest gadgets via his social media handles.
- Being a fitness freak, he regularly goes to the gym for exercise.
- In July 2021, he went to the ‘Para-Soccer Championship’ to motivate the players.
- The famous singer has experienced boating and other adventurous things in his life.
- He mostly spends his precious time with his children and spouse.
- His Instagram account is filled with numerous photoshoot images.
- Peter Okoye often travels to various cities and countries for his concerts and live shows.
FAQ of Peter Okoye
Q. 1 Who is Peter Okoye?
Ans. Peter Okoye is a Nigerian singer, lyricist, entrepreneur, and social media influencer.
Q. 2 How old is Peter Okoye?
Ans. 39 years old (as of 2020).
Q. 3 Who is the twin brother of Peter Okoye?
Ans. Paul Okoye.
Q. 4 When did Peter Okoye born?
Ans. 18 November 1981.
Q. 5 Who is the wife of Peter Okoye?
Ans. Lola Omotayo-Okoye.
Q. 6 How many children does Peter Okoye have?
Ans. Peter is the father of two kids Cameron Okoye and Aliona Okoye.
Q. 7 What is the latest album of Peter Okoye?
Ans. The Prodigal.
Images Source: Instagram.com/peterpsquare.
