CELEBRITY OF THE DAY: PETER AND PAUL OKOYE 'P-SQUARE'..

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Our Celebrities of the day are  Nigeria duo R&B musicians and identical twin brothers Peter Okoye and Paul Okoye, popularly known as P-Square. Their music albums are produced and released through Square Records and in December 2011, Paul and his twin brother Peter signed a a Record Deal with popular and America based rapper, song writer and producer,  Akon and his Record Label, Konvict Muzik. They also signed a distribution deal with Universal Music, South Africa, in May 2012.

BIODATA:

Date of Birth: 18 November 1981.

Age: 34 years.

Place of Birth: Jos, Plateau State.

Ethnicity: Ifite Dunu, Anambra State.

Nationality: Nigeria.

Occupation(s): Singer, song writer, stage performer, recording artist, dancer, entertainer.

Instrument(s): Vocals.

Music Genres: African Hip hop, R&B.

Years Active: 2003......present.

Music Labels: Universal Music Group(South Africa), Square Records, Konvict Muzik.

Alma mater: University of Abuja (to study Business Administration).

Marital Status: Married.

Spouse: Peter Okoye - Lola Omotayo Okoye(married 2013), Paul Okoye - Anita Isama Okoye (married 2014).

Children: Paul Okoye - Andre Okoye (son), Peter Okoye - Cameron Okoye(son), Aliona Okoye(daughter).

Religion: Christianity (Catholic).

Award(s): Peter and his twin brother Paul have won numerous awards in the music industry, among which are;

MTV Europe Music Awards:

 

Year	Recipient	Award	Result
2013	P-Square	'Best African Act'	Nominated
2015	P-Square	'Artist of the Decade'	Nominated
2015	P-Square	'Best Group'	Nominated

The Headies Awards:

Year	Recipient	Award	Result
2006	'Get Squared'	'Best R&B/Pop Album	Won
2006	'Get Squared'	'Album of the Year'	Won
2006	'Bizzy Body'	'Song of the Year'	Won