Mr P Opens Up About the Trauma He Never Wants to Relive: “I Fear Only One Thing”
- Mr P recounted his childhood ordeal, including living with eight family members in a single room divided by a curtain
- The singer revealed the shocking moment a bulldozer demolished their home while they were still inside
- The award-winning star explained why poverty remains the only thing he fears, even more than death
Nigerian music star Peter Okoye, widely known as Mr P of Psquare, has opened up about the one fear that still follows him despite his fame and success.
The singer shared the revelation during a recent appearance on the Nancy Isime Show, where he discussed the difficult experiences that shaped his outlook on life.
Speaking, Mr P, whose wife's birthday message raised eyebrows online, revealed that his biggest fear in life is not death, but returning to the poverty he once knew all too well.
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“I am not afraid of death. The only thing I am afraid of in this life is poverty, of being broke,” he said.
He explained that his fear comes from real experiences—not imagination.
As a child, he and his family lived with eight siblings and both parents in a cramped boys’ quarters.
Their entire household occupied a single room, which they had to divide with a curtain for privacy.
The artist recounted a particularly painful memory that remains etched in his mind.
According to him, their rented home was sold by the landlord without prior notice. While the family pleaded for time to find a new place, a bulldozer arrived unexpectedly and began to tear down the building.
He stated:
“We were living in a boys’ quarter… The whole family, six boys and girls living in a one-bedroom apartment. The landlord had sold the compound… a bulldozer came and started demolishing the house while we were still in the building.”
Mr P said his journey from poverty to stardom has made him appreciate every blessing in his life. But the memories of sleeping in overcrowded spaces and watching their home collapse around them created a lasting trauma.
He added:
“I have tasted it [poverty] before.I don’t wish to return to it.”
Mr P’s story serves as a reminder that behind the fame, luxury, and global recognition lies a man shaped by difficult beginnings. His message is clear: success didn’t erase his past—it only fueled his determination never to return to it.
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EFCC disowns Peter Okoye's fraud claim against brother
Legit.ng earlier reported that the fraud allegation singer Peter Okoye made against his brother, Jude Okoye, took another turn recently as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) stated that it has no evidence against the talent manager.
The talent manager was detained in EFCC custody for over two months before he was granted bail while the court proceedings continued.
The Punch reported that the court sat on the case on Friday, November 28, 2025, at the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja.
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