Princess Peters
Princess Peters Osayomwanbor | |
|---|---|
 Peters in 2020 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | October 1, 1986 Edo State, Nigeria |
| Genres | gospel, contemporary gospel, worship |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Producer |
| Instrument(s) | 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] 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
Peters is a singer and actress. She was born in Benin City, Edo state, Nigeria. She is the 8th child in a family consisting of ten children.[2][3] 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.[2]
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 release hit singles and albums including, Urhuese, Ose, Ogboviosa amongst others.[4][5]
Princess has won and gotten several awards nominations including Maranatha awards USA along side other top Nigerian gospel musicians including Mercy Chinwo , Steve Crown, Judikay, Frank Edwards [6]
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, lauching a program "widows rejoice" in 2016 to provide startup business funds to support widows in Benin, Edo State, Nigeria.[8]
Awards and recognition
| 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
- URHUESE (2019)
- AIGBOVBIOSA (2018)
- ERHUN (2011)
Discography
| 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
- What's Within (2014)
- Destiny Gate
- Home in Exile
- Girls Are Not Smiling (2017)
- About Tomorrow
- Adesuwa
- ATM
- Desperate Love
- Singles Clinik
References
- ^ "Princess Peters hints fans on new Studio Album". Tribune Online. 2020-07-11. Retrieved 2020-07-12.
- ^ a b "Princess Peters aims for the sky". February 27, 2019.
- ^ https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2020/05/07/princess-peters-brands-need-to-start-considering-gospelaartists-for-ambassadorial-roles/)
- ^ "Nigerian Actress Princess Peters Releases Official Music Video Of 'Aigbovbiosa' |Nigerian News". June 14, 2019.
- ^ "URHUESE - Princess Peters ft Godwin Idios" – via www.gospelnaija.com.
- ^ Voiceheadline. "Popular Nigerian Gospel Singer, Princess Peters Nominated For Maranatha Award USA". Voiceheadlines. Retrieved 2020-10-13.
- ^ "GIRLS ARE NOT SMILING". Talk African Movies. May 15, 2017.
- ^ "Nollywood actress, Princess Peters to empower youths, widows". July 31, 2019.
- ^ "Fast-rising singer, Princess Peters, bags award - The Nation Nigeria". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 2020-05-06. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
- ^ Published. "Princess Peters nominated for Maranatha Awards in US". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
- ^ "Popular Nigerian Gospel singer, Princess Peters nominated for Maranatha Award USA - Kemi Filani News". kemifilani.ng. 2020-07-14. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
- ^ Latestnigeriannews. "Princess Peters nominated for Maranatha Awards in US". Latest Nigerian News. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
- ^ BellaNaija.com (2016-11-25). "Adesua Etomi, Wale Ojo, Enyinna Nwigwe & More Nominated for the 2016 BON Awards". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
- What's Within, retrieved 2019-10-26