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P-Square’ Peter Okoye’s Girlfriend, Lola Omotayo Explains Why They’re Not Married
June 3rd, 2013 – Peter Okoye’s Girlfriend, Lola Omotayo Explains Why They’re Not Married
Years after having two beautiful kids for Peter Okoye, one of the twin brothers of music duo, P-Square, Lola Omotayo, his wealthy girlfriend, baby mama is speaking up for the very first time.
In this recent interview on PM news, Lola revealed why she is not yet married to baby father. She said she is not in a hurry to get married among other issues.
Interview excerpts below
Many people got to know you when your relationship with Peter Okoye started. Who really is Lola Omotayo?
Simply put, what you see is what you get. I can’t really define who I am per se, but I’m humble, caring, loving and a professional in the oil and gas profession. I take my work and family very seriously because they are very important to me, my family in particular.
Your heartthrob, Peter is quite successful, but you seem not to depend on his wealth. What’s your driving force?
I believe that as a lady, you have to support your partner. You can’t put everything on your partner; it is important to add value as well. Even though I’m not bringing as much as he brings to the table, at least, I’m adding value and making things a lot easier.
Honestly, that’s the way I was brought up; I can’t rely on someone for everything. I have to be independent. I should be able to buy something for my kids without asking their father for money. I feel good as a person knowing that I can do things for myself, not that I want to feel above him in anyway, but I just feel it is important for me to add some value to his life as much as he adds to mine.
What advice do you have for Nigerian ladies who put all their financial burdens on their partner?
I think that is the core of our problems in this society because we put so much pressure on the man to take care of us, pay our bills…we put so much pressure on them, and that tempts some men to start doing some shady businesses. Women put too much pressure on men in this part of the world.
Also, a lot of women are greedy and lazy, so they just want to get married and stop working. It doesn’t mean women should go all out and work for the men, but somehow, you just have to make things easy for him. I see a lot of young ladies out there; it is not as if there are no jobs for them to do, the problem is that they don’t want to do certain type of jobs, they want everything to come easy.
I started the very hard way, I didn’t start the easy way like people assume. I had to work myself up there because I had a vision. A lot of young ladies in Nigeria see people driving fancy cars; carrying fancy bags and assume that a man is supposed to do all of that for them, so they sell themselves in order to get it. But you don’t have to do that.
You can always find ways to make money legally.
Assuming you didn’t come from a wealthy family, how would you have coped, considering the tight economic situation of the country?
I think it is still about family values. I came from a humble background; I didn’t come from a very rich background. My parents worked really hard and I saw the care that they took to ensure that they instil the best on their kids, so I drew my strength from there.
You have to fight for whatever you want; if it is education that will take you there, then, you have to go to school and ensure that you get the needed degree. And if you are creative, you can do other things, may be design clothes and all that.
It doesn’t have to be a big job. Dangote didn’t start with millions of dollars, so you have to be focused and work on it gradually to get to where you are going. In fact, coming from a privileged background is difficult because it won’t make you enjoy how life really is. For me, my father really threw me to the dogs; he wanted me to see how life was.
He could have enrolled me to some fancy schools when I was growing up, but he wanted me to see how life is. He made me rub shoulders with people who had nothing. I have friends who came from rich background and today, they have nothing. I also have friends who came from poor homes and today they are doing well. It is about values and hard work.
Ironically, some Nigeria men don’t like ladies who don’t depend on them. How has that been between you and Peter?
I love Peter because he was never intimidated. When I met him, he was just trying to build himself and I was very proud of him. I have a lot of respect for him, his talent and I saw that he had a vision. Peter doesn’t get intimidated by anything; in fact, he supports and encourages me all the time. I think he’s happy that he doesn’t have to do everything; he can rely on me that I will take care of our kids.
What actually attracted you to Peter?
Peter has drive. He has vision and pursues it. He doesn’t let anybody distract him from that vision and that I saw in him, which a lot of people didn’t see. Some people were like, ‘what are you doing with a musician? Are you crazy?’ but I saw something very different and unique about Peter.
I saw the goals he set for himself and how he accomplished those goals step by step, and I was very impressed with that. I also saw that he wasn’t a selfish person.
He was a generous person from the outset, even though he didn’t have much then, he was always generous. I like a man who is generous, not for the financial reason, but also to see how he can add value to other people’s lives; that is very important to me. He is also a good listener; he listens to people, listens to me…those are the things that attracted me to Peter. He’s an amazing guy.
How romantic is he?
Peter is very romantic as well. He does things that an average Nigerian guy will not do. There was a Valentine’s Day that he came to my house with a guitar and played some love ballads for me. That was really cool and I loved it. Those are the little things that he does that really touched me.
How challenging is it to date a celebrity?
Having a relationship with a musician is one of the most challenging situations to be in. There are things you have to deal with; a lot of women, intruders, fans. You have to appreciate and respect the fans, but you also have some of them who are thinking of other things. I think it’s one of the most challenging relationships one can have.
You won’t even spend much time with your partner because he’s on the road most of the time doing shows and concerts; even during holidays like Christmas, Easter and New Year, they are not around. So I’m not really enjoying that part. But I thank God that we are managing it very well.
[Interview culled from PM news]

Prince Eric
June 3, 2013 at 1:52 PM
@lola I gat 2 say she’s lucky……
G bless
Muh'd umar
June 3, 2013 at 2:16 PM
lola u’re locky
abigail sambo
June 3, 2013 at 2:23 PM
lola am impress with you and ur relationship with peter okoye. u really think like a real woman. i love that please keep it up. i love people like you. u av inspired me the more
Gracieux
June 3, 2013 at 2:29 PM
Good advice 4 ladies,dnt always depend on ur husband or boyfriend. @Lola,u r so beautiful!
Munafaith
June 3, 2013 at 4:57 PM
Coment: Waoo this is real love dat beyound human imagination. Honestly u guys understand eachother kip it up
bekee
June 3, 2013 at 6:51 PM
lola jst admit dat peter hv neva cm up wit marage issue nt al dis tins u ar saying,wat makes woman vry hapi is 2 be in a man’s house.u ar ready 2 b his baby mama nt his wife sori oh
Emeka Peter
June 3, 2013 at 11:31 PM
I’m so proud of you… Please tell Nigerian Women, they are becoming something else.
@DBigblack
June 4, 2013 at 12:37 AM
She deserves a medal the size of a 22″ frying pan. A true model for a Nigerian ladies; a typical nigerian lady will become a barking dog and eyes filled with the green monster as female fans throng around her hubby:-)
Mofunanya chukwunonso
June 4, 2013 at 3:17 AM
lola, you av just reshape my life thank you.
cindy
June 4, 2013 at 4:45 AM
mmmmmmm…thats preety cool, lovng a musician in never an easy job, buy Mrs Lola u are damn Lucky to have him..**keep it up*
Ruth omobude
June 4, 2013 at 7:29 AM
Lola God bless u,i’m so proud of u
casa
June 4, 2013 at 9:02 AM
My candid advice goes to all. It is not morally good to have a baby outside wedlock and biblically, it is not good too. Bible condemns it. Remember Christ is at the door and no one knows the time and day. Things happening around us today shd let us know that the Owner of the Farm will soon come for Harvest. Pls lets try and make heaven, for this should be our goal. Let us not continue in sin that grace may abound. My lovely brothers and Sisters lets make Hay while the sun shines. Jesus loves you all!!!
Chi
June 5, 2013 at 9:29 AM
True dear
miss glo
June 4, 2013 at 10:19 AM
Lola you are just my type of person, I feel good assisting my man in any way prayerfully and financially. I love and feel god taking care of my upkeep and our daughter, some time i pay school fees and even bills if he is not bouyant at the time and of which he refurn later. A real woman must be proud of assisting her man. So Lola not mined those having negative comment against you, You have your a good ratio of children well recognise by father most especially and both parental family what else will you want if peter dose not marry you. before any woman will say a word you have his first SON AND DAUGHTER whom u are and they are proud of you. you are a real woman
Arab
June 4, 2013 at 10:20 AM
Wow dis is realy challenging, i like d way u deal wit life and ur words re full of inspiration… Thumb up (U)
Cjmattz
June 4, 2013 at 2:28 PM
Lola u’re lik ma mum,i lik d way u are,its gud 4 a woman 2 b independent….thumbs up…peter na ma man…if i get way…i 4 lik dey square records blow ma lyrics…jst b urself…its 9ce.
Nulis
June 4, 2013 at 4:37 PM
@Lola,U r indeed a wife Material….Bravo
austin john
June 4, 2013 at 7:06 PM
girl i lke ur courage if what u said is true. just keep it up.
Gabriel
June 4, 2013 at 10:34 PM
Lola u are so lucky where there sum other girl are looking 4 a musician 2 marry 9ice lola u impressed me a lot keep it up
Eclat Total Girl
June 8, 2013 at 8:41 PM
you are a very lucky girl Lola. but what are you guys waiting for? get married already………