Peter Okoye Claps Back At U.S. Waitress

Nigerian singer and one-half of the legendary PSquare duo, Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr. P, has found himself at the center of a viral drama after a waitress in the United States reportedly slid into his DM to berate him for what she called a “small tip.”

The incident, which has set social media ablaze, unfolded after the artist had dinner at a U.S. restaurant, allegedly spending over a thousand dollars but tipping only sixty. The waitress, who apparently felt entitled to a bigger gratuity, took her frustrations straight to the star’s inbox — and Peter’s reaction has since become the talk of the internet.


In his typical unfiltered manner, Peter Okoye didn’t hold back. Taking to his Instagram story late Friday night, the singer blasted what he described as the “entitlement mentality” of certain people abroad, particularly those who think celebrities owe them extra generosity simply because of fame.

“Una dey craze for this Yankee, aswear,” Peter wrote in a fiery response that has now gone viral. “Sometimes eh, dis oyinbos na dem no get sense! Ridiculous.” His comment, a mix of Nigerian street slang and raw frustration, captured the attention of fans across continents who found the incident both hilarious and thought-provoking.

According to a screenshot circulating online, the waitress reportedly sent a long message to Peter, complaining that he had enjoyed premium service and a luxurious meal but rewarded her effort with what she called a “measly” sixty-dollar tip. “How you come eat, come in hella late and chill at a restaurant. Your bill was a thousand dollars and you leave sixty dollars tip?” the message read.

The waitress went on to express her annoyance, concluding with a dig at Peter’s nationality: “No wonder people hate y’all.” That last line seemed to be the breaking point for the singer, who didn’t hesitate to clap back.

Peter Okoye, who is known for his outspoken personality both on and off social media, shared his side of the story in disbelief. He questioned why anyone would feel entitled to dictate how much another person should give as a tip, especially when the service charge and the actual payment had already been made.

“Imagine someone sliding into your DM because of tip,” he ranted. “You go work, do your job, I pay my bill, and you still dey expect me to pay your rent join? Una dey craze for this Yankee!”
His words struck a nerve among fans, igniting a heated debate about tipping culture and respect for personal choices.

Across social media platforms, Nigerians and Africans at large have rallied behind the singer, with many arguing that tipping is voluntary, not compulsory.

Several fans pointed out that the Western culture of tipping heavily is often misunderstood by foreigners who are not accustomed to the same practice back home.

“$60 on a $1,000 bill is more than enough,” one Twitter user wrote. “She should be grateful and move on. Nobody owes her a living.”

Another commented, “They think because he’s a celebrity, he must throw money around. They don’t know how hard people hustle to make that money.”