27/5/2025
Afrobeats star Peter Okoye better known as Mr P, has spoken about the challenges of fame after nearly three decades in the industry.
In an interview on Naija FM, Okoye said despite praying for success, he now finds himself avoiding public recognition.
To evade fans, he said he wears facemasks, face caps, and sunglasses when out in public.
He said he longs for normalcy, missing simple pleasures like buying hot roadside food, such as akara, without being recognised.
He reminisced about enjoying everyday experiences like eating his favorite foods, including akara, bread and a drink.
He said: “Before, we used to pray for fame but now when I go out or when I travel I cover my face with a facemask, a face cap and even sunglasses to avoid being spotted.
“Back then we prayed so hard for this game but now at this point in my life where I have been in the industry for three decades I think it’s time to live my life.
“Most of us celebrities have parts of our lives that we don’t enjoy. There are some days that I’d be driving and I’d want to stop at the road side and buy food like hot akara but I’d have to send someone, to avoid being spotted. But by the time the person goes, buys the slats and gets back, it’s no longer hot. I miss being able to eat akara bread and co, ABC, that’s the best burger ever. I still like that life”.
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