Biography
Oluwashina Akanbi Peters, also known and addressed as Sir Shina Peters, was born on 30 May 1958. He is a legendary Nigerian afro-juju singer and songwriter.
Shina Peter released his studio album, titled ”Way To Freedom” in the year 1990.
He is considered one of the pioneers of Juju music in Nigeria. He is well known and respected in the Nigerian music industry.
Let’s take a sneak preview at some interesting facts concerning the legendary Juju singer.
| Shina Peters: History • Bio • Photo | |
| Real Name: | Oluwashina Akanbi Peters |
| Stage Name: | Shina Peters |
| Born: | 30 May 1958 (age 63 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Ogun, Nigeria |
| State Of Origin: | Ogun State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Height: | N/A |
| Parents: | Emmanuel Adakun Peters, Victoria Asake Peters |
| Siblings: | N/A |
| Wife • Spouse: | Sammie Ayoka Peters (m. 1983) |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Clarion Chukwura (ex.) |
| Children: | Clarence Peters, Seyi Peters, Clinton Peters |
| Occupation: | Singer • Songwriter |
| Net Worth: | US$1.5 million |
Early Life & Education
Oluwshina Akanbi Peters, alias Shina Peters was born on the 30th day of May in the year 1958. Aged 63, he was born and raised in Ogun state, in the Southwestern part of Nigeria.
He was born to Emmanuel Adakun Peters (father) and Victoria Asake Peters (father). We have no record of his siblings.
Shina Peters started exploring his musical ambitions at a very tender age. He would attend different local concerts and music competitions held within his state during his teenage days.
At the moment, XYZ does not have many details concerning the educational background of Shina Peters.
Personal Life
Entertainment runs in the blood of Shina Peters‘ Family. Shina Peters reportedly met Clarion Chukwura, a Nollywood veteran, on a movie set titled “Money Powers” in the 80s, and they began to court themselves.
Shina Peters and Clarion Chukwura gave birth to Clarence Peters, a renowned music video producer. However, Shina Peters and Clarion Chukwura failed to tie the knot.
In the year 1983, Shina Peters got married to a lady named Sammie Ayoka Peters. Their union got blessed with two other children named Seyi Peters and Clinton Peters.
Career
Shina Peters‘ career in music began at a young age when he played with friends under the handle of Olushina and His Twelve Fantastic Brothers.
While playing with his friends, he taught himself how to play the piano and later joined Ebenezer Obey‘s band. After that, he left Ebenezer Obey‘s band and joined General Prince Adekunle‘s band as a guitar player.
Prince Adekunle‘s band played in Lagos hotels such as Western Hotel, Palm Beach Hotel and Executive Hotel. When Prince Adekunle was ill, Shina Peters sometimes acted as lead singer. He left Prince Adekunle to form Shina Adewale, a band with Segun Adewale.
However, the duo soon split. After releasing many albums with Segun Adewale through the 1980s.
Shina Peters went on to form his band, “Sir Shina Peters & His International Stars.”
Net Worth
Sir Shina Peters‘ total assets and net worth is assessed to be about US$1.5 million with a ton of resources. This abundance is a consequence of consistency and difficult work.
Social Media
- YouTube: ShinaPeters
- Instagram: @afrojujushinapeter
- Twitter: @PetersShina
Discography
- Way to Freedom (1980)
- Freedom (1981)
- Money Power (1982)
- Ko Temi fun mi (1984)
- Sewele (1986)
- Ace “Afro Juju Series 1 (1989)
- Shinamania (1990)
- Dancing Time (1991)
- Experience (1992)
- Mr. President (1993)
- My Child (1994)
- Kilode (1995)
- Love (1996)
- Reunion (1997)
- Playmate (1999)
- Happy Hour (2001)
- Pay Back Time (2005)
- Splendour (2006)
- D one 4 me (2012)