Nigerian singer Peter Okoye, widely known as Mr P and one half of the defunct P-Square duo, has broken his silence after a fan suggested he retire from music due to his age. The incident occurred when he shared a snippet of his latest release online.
Fan Calls for Retirement
A female fan using the X handle OloriOfOloris commented: “I don't get why an almost 50-year-old man is still singing like this. It's okay to retire.” The remark quickly sparked reactions across social media platforms.
Media Personality Defends Okoye
Media personality Do2dtun countered the age-based criticism by listing global superstars who continue performing well into their 40s, 50s, and beyond, including Beyoncé, Shakira, Lionel Richie, and Bruce Springsteen.
Quoting Do2dtun’s post, Mr P dismissed the retirement calls, attributing them to lingering sentiments from fans of the defunct P-Square group. He stated: “No be me increase fuel price for Naija. Frustration dey everywhere, but somehow na Mr P dem wan blame… After dem realise say all those narratives no hold water, dem come with another one: ‘Now he is too old to be singing and dancing.’ Meanwhile, na the same people go celebrate and hype Usher, Beyoncé, and Chris Brown for doing exactly the same thing.”
Okoye’s Solo Career Commitment
Okoye emphasised his dedication to his solo career, revealing that he had signed a multi-million-dollar five-year deal with an international distribution company covering three albums. He added: “As for this solo journey? It’s one of the best things that has ever happened in my life, and I honestly don’t care what anyone thinks. Nobody can stop this movement. The train has left the station. It’s Mr P Forever! OG FOREVER drops this year, and we’re just getting started!”
Previous Incident in Lekki
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Peter Okoye caused concern after sharing his experience in the Lekki area of Lagos. He revealed he was returning from a video shoot when he encountered a crowd that had reportedly caught a suspected bandit. Reacting, the singer expressed shock that such threats had reached Lagos, saying: “Omo! Just coming back from a video shoot around Lekki and saw a crowd gathered. Na there I hear say dem catch suspected bandit. Omo, dem don enter Lagos o!”
Okoye vs Trolls
In another incident, Peter Okoye had a heated exchange with a troll who urged him to reconcile with his twin brother Rudeboy. The singer shared a throwback picture of his humble beginnings without including his twin, prompting an overzealous fan to taunt his post, which attracted significant online attention.
