Princess Peters

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Princess Peters
Osayomwanbor
Princess Peters II.jpg
Peters in 2020
Background information
Born (1986-10-01) 1 October 1986 (age 37)
Edo State, Nigeria
Genres gospel, contemporary gospel, worship
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, actress, producer
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2004–present
LabelsLightworld Productions
Website princesspeters.com

Princess Osayomwanbor Peters better known by her stage name Princess Peters is a Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter, recording and performing artist, actress, film producer, and philanthropist. [1] [2] She started her musical career at a very tender age and launched professionally into music with a debut album in 2007 under Lighthworld Productions.

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Life, education and career

Peters was born in Benin City, Edo state, Nigeria. She is the 8th child in a family consisting of ten children. [3] [4] Princess had her NCE in Biology and Integrated Science in 2006 at College of Education Benin, now Tayo Akpata University, and Benson Idahosa University, to pursue a degree in Mass Communication. [3]

Music career

Princess Peters started singing in the children choir of her local church where she worshipped then with her parents. She professionally started her musical career with a debut album "Kpomwen Ijesu" in 2007 under Lighthworld Productions followed by ERHUN in 2011. She has since then released hit singles and albums including, Urhuese, Ose, Ogboviosa amongst others. [5] [6]

Princess has won and gotten several awards nominations including Maranatha Awards USA alongside other top Nigerian gospel musicians including Mercy Chinwo, Steve Crown, Judikay, Frank Edwards.

Acting career

Peters started acting in her church drama group at the age of 8 and acted in her first movie in 2004. Peters has featured in movies like; Girls are Not Smiling, About Tomorrow, Home in Exile. She has also produced movies like Destiny Gate; Singles Clinik; Edehi. [7]

Philanthropy

Peters is the founder of Lifted Hands Initiative and Princess Peters Foundation where she carries out her humanitarian work to empower the needy in the society. She launched a program "widows rejoice" in 2016 to provide startup business funds to support widows in Benin, Edo State, Nigeria. [8]

Awards and recognition

YearEventAwardNominated WorkResultRef
2020Nigeria Charisma AwardRokkie of the yearHerselfWon [9]
2020Maranatha Awards USABest Collaboration Song 2020HerselfNominated [10]
2020Maranatha Awards USABest Inspirational Worship LeaderHerselfNominated [11]
2020Maranatha Awards USAMasterpiece Gospel Music VideoHerselfNominated [12]
2016Best Of Nollywood AwardsMost promising actress of the yearHerselfNominated [13]

Album

Discography

SnSingleYear Released
1Ijesu2007
2Erhun2008
3Testimony2017
4Aigbobiosa2018
5Urhuese2019
6Oghogho2020
7Ose2020
8Omeleya2020

Selected filmography

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References

  1. ↑ "Princess Peters hints fans on new Studio Album". Tribune Online. 11 July 2020. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
  2. ↑ "Princess Peters set to drop new song, 'Iyesogie' to celebrate Mother's Day". Vanguard News. 19 March 2022. Retrieved 3 August 2022.
  3. 1 2 "Princess Peters aims for the sky". 27 February 2019.
  4. ↑ "Princess Peters : Brands Need to Start Considering Gospel Artists for Ambassadorial Roles". 6 May 2020.
  5. ↑ "Nigerian Actress Princess Peters Releases Official Music Video Of 'Aigbovbiosa' |Nigerian News". Concise News. 14 June 2019.[ dead link ]
  6. ↑ "URHUESE - Princess Peters ft Godwin Idios" – via www.gospelnaija.com.
  7. ↑ "GIRLS ARE NOT SMILING". Talk African Movies. 15 May 2017.
  8. ↑ "Nollywood actress, Princess Peters to empower youths, widows". 31 July 2019.
  9. ↑ "Fast-rising singer, Princess Peters, bags award - The Nation Nigeria". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 6 May 2020. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
  10. ↑ "Princess Peters nominated for Maranatha Awards in US". Punch Newspapers. 10 July 2020. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
  11. ↑ "Popular Nigerian Gospel singer, Princess Peters nominated for Maranatha Award USA - Kemi Filani News". kemifilani.ng. 14 July 2020. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
  12. ↑ Punch (15 July 2020). "Princess Peters nominated for Maranatha Awards in US". Latest Nigerian News. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
  13. ↑ BellaNaija.com (25 November 2016). "Adesua Etomi, Wale Ojo, Enyinna Nwigwe & More Nominated for the 2016 BON Awards". BellaNaija. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
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