Peter Okoye is a well-known Nigerian singer, entrepreneur, social media star, media face, and Internet personality. Peter Okoye is best known as a former member of the music group ‘P-Square.’
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Early life and Childhood
Peter Okoye was born in Jos, Nigeria, on November 18, 1981.
He grew up in Plateau State, Nigeria.
He is popularly known as Mr. P. and is 39 years old as of his birthdate (as of 2020).
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.
Education Details
Peter Okoye enrolled in St. Murumba Secondary School for his primary education.
He later enrolled at the University of Abuja to finish her bachelor’s degree in business administration.
Aside from that, Peter recently received his Doctorate degree from ESCAE University in the Benin Republic.
Education | Graduation in Business administration. Doctorate degree. |
School/College | The University of Abuja. ESCAE University. |
Professional Career
Okoye 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.
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 for ‘Best R&B Group’ for their first album.
Later, they launched many singles and albums such as E No Easy, Personally, Danger, and 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.
Peter started his solo career in 2017 after the shattering of the group.
In 2017, he released his first single 2017 titled ‘Cool It Down’ and later launched the ‘For My Head’ song.
Some of his other singles are Zombi, Like Dislike Dat, Karma, Follow my lead, One more night, and others.
Apart from this, he also released his first solo album on April 01, 202.
Under the head ‘The Prodigal’ consists of 12 energetic and hit songs.
In addition to this, he is also the owner of a record label named ‘PClassic’.
Peter 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.
Net Worth and Salary
Peter Okoye net worth is estimated at USD 9-12 million approximately.
He would earn around USD 30-35k (approx.) from his singing career.
Moreover, he also paid from his record label and social media handles.
More Facts of Peter Okoye
Full Real Name | Peter Okoye. |
Famous Name | Mr. P. |
Date of Birth | November 18, 1981. |
Age (as of 2020) | 39 years old. |
Place of Birth | Jos, Nigeria. |
Profession | Singer, Entrepreneur, and social media star. |
Net worth | USD 9-12 Million (approx.). |
Nationality | Nigerian. |
Religion | Christianity. |
Ethnicity | African. |
Zodiac Sign | Scorpio. |
Relationship Status
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.
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.
Wife | Lola Omotayo-Okoye. |
Marriage | 17 November 2013. |
Children | Son: Cameron Okoye. Daughter: Aliona Okoye. |
Body Measurement
Weight (approx.) | In Kilograms: 63-68 kg. In Pounds: 138-149 lbs. |
Height | In Feet Inches: 6′ 2″. In Meters: 1.88 m. In Centimetres: 188 cm. |
Hair Color | Black. |
Hair Length | Short. |
Eye Color | Black. |
Social Media
Peter’s Social Media Information is Unavailable.
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Trivia
- Peter was born on 18 November 1981.
- Okoye is a well-known singer, entrepreneur, social media star, media face, and Internet personality from Nigeria.
- Peter is famously known as a former member of the ‘P-Square’ music group.
- Okoye has more than 11 million followers on his social media account at the time of writing this article.