20 things to know about Peter of PSquare’s wife Lola

Lola Okoye, wife of Nigerian singer Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr P, has remained a familiar figure in the entertainment industry despite largely keeping her personal life away from the spotlight.

A marketing professional, businesswoman and social media personality, Lola has built an identity beyond her marriage to the former P-Square singer. From her Nigerian-Russian heritage and early career to her relationship with Peter and their family life, here are 20 things to know about Lola Okoye.

1. Her full name is Titilola Loretta Omotayo-Okoye.
2. She was born on September 2, 1972, in Nigeria.
3. She is of mixed Nigerian-Russian heritage. Her father, Oladipo Adewale Omotayo (also referred to as Chief Omotayo), was Nigerian, and her mother, Alevtina Aliona Omotayo (also called Tina), is Russian.
4. She holds dual Nigerian-Russian nationality and identifies with Yoruba roots through her father.
5. She was first admitted to the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) in 1990 to study psychology but later left for the United States.
6. She studied theater arts at San Francisco State University (sometimes listed as San Francisco University).
7. She has worked as a marketing representative, business development director, and social media influencer.
8. Early in her career she worked with firms including ECONET, Daily Times, and the marketing agency FKG2. She has also served as an executive in her late father’s oil and gas company (linked to Filco Drilling and Completion Services or similar entities).
9. She is married to Nigerian singer Peter Okoye (known as Mr P), one half of the former duo P-Square.
10. The couple first met in 2002 at a show in Enugu, Nigeria, connected to a Benson & Hedges roadshow while she worked with a marketing firm handling the brand.
11. They dated for roughly seven to nine years before marrying.
12. They wed on November 17, 2013, in a traditional ceremony at The Ark Event Center in Lekki, Lagos.
13. In August 2013, Peter proposed by driving a new Range Rover to her home in Lekki.
14. They have two children: a son named Cameron (born September 24, 2008) and a daughter named Aliona (born January 22, 2013).
15. She is approximately eight to nine years older than her husband.
16. She is active on Instagram under the handle @lolaomotayo_okoye and has built a sizable following as a social media personality.
17. She has described herself as a classy lady with a little bit of hood in her.
18. Estimated net worth figures commonly cited place it around 500,000 US dollars.
19. She lives in Lagos, Nigeria, and is a Christian.
20. She has generally kept a relatively low public profile amid family matters involving her husband and his siblings, focusing on her roles as a wife, mother, and her profession, while occasionally sharing personal reflections on resilience and gratitude.