Mr. P
Mr. P – The Rebirth of an Afrobeat Legend
Born on November 18, 1981, in Jos, Nigeria, Peter Okoye, known worldwide as Mr. P, embodies audacity, resilience, and artistic elegance. Initially one half of the legendary duo P-Square, formed with his twin brother Paul (aka Rudeboy), Mr. P established himself in the 2000s as a pioneer of African R&B and Afropop, thrilling millions of fans across the continent and beyond.
One of a large family in a modest but close-knit family, Peter grew up in Jos, Plateau State, in the heart of a vibrant and culturally diverse Nigeria. At an early age, he and his brother embraced the stage, performing the steps and sounds of their idols, from Michael Jackson to MC Hammer, in a local drama club. Their energy and synergy became their signature style.
But in 2017, the unthinkable happened: P-Square disbanded. For many, it was the end of an era. For Peter, it was the beginning of a metamorphosis.
Under the alias Mr. P, he reborn solo with a newfound determination. His first single, “For My Head,” followed by “Cool It Down,” set the tone: more personal, more refined, but still as danceable as ever. In 2018, he electrified the airwaves with “Wokie Wokie,” a collaboration with Nyanda of Brick & Lace, cementing his place in the African music scene as an independent artist.
A visionary, Mr. P founded PClassic Label in 2021, a creative space that promotes emerging talents like DJ Switch, a renowned activist and DJ. That same year, he released The Prodigal, a 16-track album rich in prestigious collaborations (Tiwa Savage, Tamar Braxton, Wande Coal, Simi, etc.) that explores the themes of reinvention, forgiveness, and artistic independence.
But Mr. P is not just a singer. He is also an actor, with a notable appearance in Genevieve Nnaji’s Lionheart, and a man of heart, honored by the ESCAE University of Benin with an honorary doctorate for his contributions to culture and humanitarian work.
Mr. P is the story of an artist who was never afraid to embrace change. Of a man who, far from being content with a glorious past, chose to reinvent himself—with style, passion, and a fierce loyalty to his African roots.
Even today, he continues to prove that music is not just about sounds, but about rebirth.
