Mr P shifts birthday celebration date amid ongoing Okoye family tensions

Peter Psquared aka Mr. P

Nigerian music star Peter Okoye, widely known as Mr P, has announced a surprising personal decision that has caught the attention of fans across Africa and beyond.

The singer has revealed that he will no longer celebrate his birthday on November 18, a date he shares with his twin brother, Paul Okoye.

In a message to fans and loved ones, Mr P stated that his new official birthday celebration date will now be November 30. He respectfully urged supporters to take note of the change and refrain from sending him birthday wishes, gifts, or messages on the former date.

The announcement has stirred conversation online, particularly given the well-documented tensions within the Okoye family. The twin brothers, who rose to fame as the iconic duo P-Square, have experienced a turbulent relationship over the years, marked by public disagreements, a split, reconciliation, and renewed fallout.

While Mr P did not go into detail about the reasons behind his decision, many observers believe the move reflects the ongoing strain between the siblings. For years, fans have hoped for lasting unity between the brothers, whose chemistry and musical success helped define an era in African pop music.