Mr P hit back with premium receipts, completely shutting down the narrative that Afrobeats belongs only to the Gen Z crowd. He quickly pointed out the blatant double standards of local critics, highlighting how the very same people turn around to hype, celebrate, and lose their minds over global icons like Usher, Beyoncé, and Chris Brown, who are actively performing at the highest level well into their forties.
The multi-talented dancer made it clear that age does not define talent. At 44, he is still singing, dancing, playing multiple instruments, and delivering electric performances that artists half his age can barely keep up with.
According to Mr P, this sudden obsession with his retirement isn’t really about his age at all. Instead, he labeled the critics as “heartbroken fans” of the defunct P-Square group who simply cannot cope with the reality of the split. His message to them? “Respect our decision and move on.”
For anyone holding their breath waiting for Peter Okoye to hang up his dancing shoes, you are going to pass out. To seal the lips of his detractors permanently, Mr P dropped a massive bombshell: he just signed a lucrative, multi-million-dollar, 5-year international distribution deal that guarantees at least three upcoming solo albums.
The solo journey is officially locked in, and the fire is still burning hot. As Mr P rightly put it, the train has long left the station, and absolutely nobody is stopping this movement. It’s Mr P Forever!
