Nigerian musician, Peter Okoye, also known as Mr P, has revealed in a tweet on Friday night that he had originally planned to become a professional footballer. However, he found success in the music industry instead and expressed his gratitude for his career as a musician while also sharing his regret about not pursuing football.
In his tweet, Peter Okoye wrote, “Was supposed to be a Soccer Player or a professional footballer. But today I am grateful to be a professional and successful Musician/Artiste. When life changes the direction of your future, it might be fun to see where those new horizons take you. But l still wished I was playing football though. God bless us all in all we do.”
Peter Okoye's revelation about his past aspirations has garnered thousands of likes and retweets on Twitter, with many fans expressing their admiration for his success in the music industry and their own regrets about missed opportunities.
One Twitter user wrote, “Wow, it’s amazing how life takes us in unexpected directions. You’ve done incredibly well as a musician, Mr P. Your talent and hard work have paid off.” Another user commented, “I can’t imagine a world without your music, Mr P. You’ve touched so many lives with your art.”
While many fans shared their love for football, some even encouraged Peter Okoye to pursue his passion for the sport, saying "You can still pursue football, Mr P! It’s never too late to follow your dreams" and "Who knows, maybe you could even combine your love for music and football and create something truly amazing!"