Princess Peters
Princess Peters Osayomwanbor | |
|---|---|
 Peters in 2020 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 1 October 1986 Edo State, Nigeria |
| Genres | gospel, contemporary gospel, worship |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, actress, producer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Lightworld Productions |
| Website | princesspeters |
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.
Life, education and career
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]| Year | Event | Award | Nominated Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Nigeria Charisma Award | Rokkie of the year | Herself | Won | [9] |
| 2020 | Maranatha Awards USA | Best Collaboration Song 2020 | Herself | Nominated | [10] |
| 2020 | Maranatha Awards USA | Best Inspirational Worship Leader | Herself | Nominated | [11] |
| 2020 | Maranatha Awards USA | Masterpiece Gospel Music Video | Herself | Nominated | [12] |
| 2016 | Best Of Nollywood Awards | Most promising actress of the year | Herself | Nominated | [13] |
Album
[edit]- URHUESE (2019)
- AIGBOVBIOSA (2018)
- ERHUN (2011)
Discography
[edit]| Sn | Single | Year Released |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ijesu | 2007 |
| 2 | Erhun | 2008 |
| 3 | Testimony | 2017 |
| 4 | Aigbobiosa | 2018 |
| 5 | Urhuese | 2019 |
| 6 | Oghogho | 2020 |
| 7 | Ose | 2020 |
| 8 | Omeleya | 2020 |
Selected filmography
[edit]- What's Within (2014)
- Destiny Gate
- Home in Exile
- Girls Are Not Smiling (2017) as Shaffy
- Free Man (2022)
- Dirty Sunday (2022) as Doctor Uchechi
- About Tomorrow
- Adesuwa
- ATM
- Desperate Love
- Singles Clinik
References
[edit]- ^ "Princess Peters hints fans on new Studio Album". Tribune Online. 11 July 2020. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
- ^ "Princess Peters set to drop new song, 'Iyesogie' to celebrate Mother's Day". Vanguard News. 19 March 2022. Retrieved 3 August 2022.
- ^ a b "Princess Peters aims for the sky". 27 February 2019.
- ^ "Princess Peters : Brands Need to Start Considering Gospel Artists for Ambassadorial Roles". 6 May 2020.
- ^ "Nigerian Actress Princess Peters Releases Official Music Video Of 'Aigbovbiosa' |Nigerian News". Concise News. 14 June 2019.[dead link]
- ^ "URHUESE - Princess Peters ft Godwin Idios" – via www.gospelnaija.com.
- ^ "GIRLS ARE NOT SMILING". Talk African Movies. 15 May 2017.
- ^ "Nollywood actress, Princess Peters to empower youths, widows". 31 July 2019.
- ^ "Fast-rising singer, Princess Peters, bags award - The Nation Nigeria". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 6 May 2020. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
- ^ "Princess Peters nominated for Maranatha Awards in US". Punch Newspapers. 10 July 2020. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
- ^ "Popular Nigerian Gospel singer, Princess Peters nominated for Maranatha Award USA - Kemi Filani News". kemifilani.ng. 14 July 2020. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
- ^ Punch (15 July 2020). "Princess Peters nominated for Maranatha Awards in US". Latest Nigerian News. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
- ^ BellaNaija.com (25 November 2016). "Adesua Etomi, Wale Ojo, Enyinna Nwigwe & More Nominated for the 2016 BON Awards". BellaNaija. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
- What's Within, retrieved 26 October 2019
- 1986 births
- Living people
- Nigerian gospel singers
- Benson Idahosa University alumni
- Actresses from Edo State
- 21st-century Nigerian actresses
- Nigerian women musicians
- Nigerian film producers
- Nigerian philanthropists
- Nigerian women philanthropists
- Nigerian women singers
- Nigerian songwriters
- Nigerian singer-songwriters
- Nigerian women film producers
- Nigerian film actresses