Famous Nigerian artist Peter Okoye, commonly known as Mr P, has admitted that his greatest fear is poverty.
Speaking on a recent episode of the Nancy Isime Show, Mr P claimed he is not terrified of death, but of being poor.
Recounting a childhood experience when his family’s rented single-room flat was demolished when the landlord sold the property, the singer stated he did not wish to return to poverty.
He said: “I am not afraid of death. The only thing I am afraid of in this life is poverty, of being broke.
“I have tasted it [poverty] before. I have been in our house with my parents and siblings and a bulldozer came and demolished it.
“We were living in a boys’ quarter, me, my mum, my dad, all of us. The whole family, six boys and two girls living in a one-bedroom apartment. They had to divide the room with a curtain.
So, the landlord had sold the compound, we were trying to plead to get some time to plan our relocation and then a bulldozer came and started demolishing the house while we were still in the building.”
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Amid rumours of a marital problem with his wife, Natasha, Nigerian music star 2baba has asked supporters and well-wishers to maintain composure.
In a video message shared on his Facebook page, the singer described the situation as “getting out of hand” and “dangerous,” warning that the ongoing speculation could put his wife at risk.
“I know what fans can do, I know what people can do. I am perfectly okay. But this is putting Natasha at risk. It’s not fair to anyone,” 2Baba said.
He called on friends, family, and fans to “cease fire” and allow the matter to be resolved privately.
“People will get their issues sorted at home, not today. Please, I beg you. I am perfectly fine. Please, I’m okay,” he added.
