Nigerian Singer Mr P Releases New Single ‘I Love You Because’

Nigerian singer Mr P has released “I Love You Because”, a new single that continues the romantic story started with his recent track “I Can’t Look Away”. The record moves from the instant pull of seeing someone to what happens after fascination settles.

Where “I Can’t Look Away” captured the immediate draw of a person who commands attention, “I Love You Because” focuses on the qualities, emotions and intimate details that turn attraction into something deeper. Mr P delivers a warmer, more openly affectionate performance, using the melodic ease and emotional directness that have shaped his relationship with his audience.

A Simple Idea at the Center

The song is built around a straightforward idea: love becomes most convincing when a person can name the reasons someone matters. It plays as an ode to small things, including character, presence, memories and emotional comfort that make one person feel irreplaceable.

The record is personal enough to sound like a direct declaration, but broad enough for listeners to attach their own relationships and experiences to it.

Continuity in Mr P’s Recent Releases

“I Can’t Look Away” and “I Love You Because” work as adjoining chapters in the same romantic narrative. The first is driven by chemistry and the magnetic pull of desire; the second asks what makes that connection worth holding on to.

For an artist whose career has moved between high-energy pop records, dancefloor instincts and emotionally driven songwriting, “I Love You Because” finds Mr P in the latter space. It is affectionate without becoming overly sentimental, celebratory without losing intimacy, and another sign that his current musical run is shaped around romance as an unfolding story.

Solo Catalog and Collaborations

As a solo artist, Mr P has built a catalog defined by infectious melodies, dynamic performances and a blend of Afropop, R&B and contemporary African sounds. His solo debut album, ‘The Prodigal’, showcased that versatility and featured collaborations with several African and international acts.

• Tiwa Savage
• Simi
• Teni
• Wande Coal
• Tamar Braxton
• Mohombi