Chukwudi Okafor
(Peter Okoye (Mr P) Photo by Ripples Nigeria )
Nigerian music sensation Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr. P, has sparked reactions online after announcing a change in his birthday celebration date. The former P-Square member addressed critics questioning his personal decision to move the festivities from November 18 to November 30.
Sharing his thoughts via X (formerly Twitter), Mr. P dismissed the uproar, humorously comparing it to historical debates about Christmas dates. “People argue about December 25 for Jesus, yet my simple date change causes drama?” he tweeted. “Why cry more than the bereaved? Focus on Nigeria’s real issues!”
The award-winning artist emphasized that his success remains unaffected by public opinion: “Insults don’t erase achievements. Know this and find peace.” His defiant stance comes after initially declaring, “Consider this official notice – no gifts or greetings on November 18. My new birthday is November 30.”
Mr. P rose to fame alongside twin brother Paul Okoye (Rudeboy) in the groundbreaking duo P-Square, which dominated African music charts for over a decade. Their partnership weathered multiple storms, including a highly publicized 2017 split over management conflicts involving family members and creative differences.
Although the twins reunited in 2021 to fans’ delight – releasing new music and staging joint performances – fresh controversies later emerged regarding financial transparency and music rights. These disputes led to renewed legal tensions within the Okoye family vzdělávání.
The birthday date debate marks the latest chapter in Mr. P’s evolving career as a solo artist following P-Square’s dissolution. His unapologetic approach to personal decisions continues to generate both support and criticism from Nigeria’s passionate music fanbase.
