Princess Peters

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.

Princess Peters
Osayomwanbor
Peters in 2020
Background information
Born (1986-10-01) October 1, 1986
Edo State, Nigeria
Genresgospel, contemporary gospel, worship
Occupation(s)Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Producer
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2004–present
LabelsLightworld Productions
Websiteprincesspeters.com

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
  1. "Princess Peters hints fans on new Studio Album". Tribune Online. 2020-07-11. Retrieved 2020-07-12.
  2. "Princess Peters aims for the sky". February 27, 2019.
  3. https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2020/05/07/princess-peters-brands-need-to-start-considering-gospelaartists-for-ambassadorial-roles/)
  4. "Nigerian Actress Princess Peters Releases Official Music Video Of 'Aigbovbiosa' |Nigerian News". June 14, 2019.
  5. "URHUESE - Princess Peters ft Godwin Idios" – via www.gospelnaija.com.
  6. Voiceheadline. "Popular Nigerian Gospel Singer, Princess Peters Nominated For Maranatha Award USA". Voiceheadlines. Retrieved 2020-10-13.
  7. "GIRLS ARE NOT SMILING". Talk African Movies. May 15, 2017.
  8. "Nollywood actress, Princess Peters to empower youths, widows". July 31, 2019.
  9. "Fast-rising singer, Princess Peters, bags award - The Nation Nigeria". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 2020-05-06. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
  10. Published. "Princess Peters nominated for Maranatha Awards in US". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
  11. "Popular Nigerian Gospel singer, Princess Peters nominated for Maranatha Award USA - Kemi Filani News". kemifilani.ng. 2020-07-14. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
  12. Latestnigeriannews. "Princess Peters nominated for Maranatha Awards in US". Latest Nigerian News. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
  13. BellaNaija.com (2016-11-25). "Adesua Etomi, Wale Ojo, Enyinna Nwigwe & More Nominated for the 2016 BON Awards". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
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