Meet Shina Peters’ Kids: Clarence Peters, Seyi Peters, and Clinton Peters

Sir Shina Peters, the iconic Nigerian jùjú musician celebrated for his electrifying Afro-Jùjú sound and timeless hits like “Ace” and “Shinamania,” is more than a music legend — he is the architect of a lasting family legacy rooted in talent, perseverance, and quiet ambition.

Born Oluwashina Akanbi Peters on May 30, 1958, in Ota, Ogun State, he is 67 years old as of October 2025.

A Yoruba Christian, Sir Shina was raised in a modest one-room apartment by his parents, Emmanuel Adakun Peters and Victoria Asake Peters, alongside his siblings, including his elder brother, Yomi Peters, who is also a musician based in the United States.

From an early age, his passion for music overshadowed formal education. Although he attended Ebenezer African Church School and later Baptist Boys High School (also referred to as Olivet Baptist High School) in Abeokuta, he abandoned formal schooling at age 8 to pursue music wholeheartedly.

By age 12, he was playing guitar with Ebenezer Obey’s band before later joining General Prince Adekunle’s group — experiences that shaped his musical genius.

In 1983, he married Sammie Ayoka Peters (née Oghenevwega). Their marriage endured two decades of childlessness before they welcomed two sons, Seyi Peters and Clinton Peters. That same year, he also fathered his first son, Clarence Peters, with actress Clarion Chukwura, following a widely publicized youthful romance.

Although the relationship with Clarion ended without marriage, it produced Clarence — now a renowned music video director and cinematographer. Other past relationships of Sir Shina remain private, reflecting both his early start in fatherhood and his desire to maintain stability.

Shina Peters’ rise from humble beginnings to national acclaim earned him the honorary title “Sir” from the Oyo State Government in 2001. Today, he is celebrated not only for revolutionizing jùjú music but also for raising three sons who represent different facets of his legacy — Clarence in the public eye, and Seyi and Clinton living quieter, more private lives.

Clarence Peters

Clarence Abiodun Peters, Shina Peters’ eldest son, was born in 1983 to the musician and Nollywood actress Clarion Chukwura, hailing from Anambra State.

Their relationship in the early 1980s was a whirlwind romance fueled by the glamour of the entertainment industry—Peters was already making waves as a guitarist in King Sunny Adé‘s band, while Chukwura was emerging as a leading actress.

Though the couple never married, their union produced Clarence, who has openly discussed the complexities of growing up in the shadow of his father’s fame and the challenges of a non-traditional family setup.

Today, Clarence is a powerhouse in Nigerian entertainment as an award-winning music video director, cinematographer, and filmmaker. Through his production company, CAPonDECK, he has helmed visuals for artists like Wizkid, Davido, Tiwa Savage, and Burna Boy, earning accolades such as the Headies Award for Best Video Director multiple times.

His innovative style blends high-energy narratives with cultural depth, mirroring the rhythmic flair of his father’s music. In recent interviews, Clarence has reflected on his bond with Shina, admitting fears of repeating paternal “mistakes” like absent fatherhood but praising his dad’s strong work ethic as a guiding force.

He also notes that many of Shina’s children, including himself, have gravitated toward creative fields, a subtle nod to inherited passion.

Seyi Peters

Seyi Peters is one of the two sons Shina Peters shares with his wife of over four decades, Sammie Ayoka Peters (née Oghenevwega).

Married since the late 1970s, the couple’s relationship weathered early storms, including 20 years of childlessness that once put Shina‘s potency under public scrutiny amid his rising stardom. Seyi‘s birth, alongside his brother Clinton‘s, brought immense joy and stability to the family, solidifying their union and allowing Shina to focus on his music empire, Sir Shina Peters & His International Stars.

Unlike his more visible brother Clarence, Seyi leads a low-key life away from the entertainment glare. Details about his professional pursuits are scarce, suggesting he may have chosen paths outside the public eye—perhaps in business or private ventures.

Shina has occasionally highlighted the close-knit dynamic among his children from this marriage, emphasizing the values of perseverance and family loyalty instilled in Seyi and Clinton. While not a household name, Seyi represents the quieter side of the Peters legacy, one rooted in the enduring partnership that anchored Shina through career highs and personal trials.

Clinton Peters

Clinton Peters holds a special place in Shina‘s heart as the first son from his marriage to Sammie Ayoka Peters.

Born after nearly two decades of waiting, Clinton‘s arrival in the late 1990s was a milestone that dispelled doubts and renewed the couple’s bond, coinciding with Shina’s peak fame in the Afro-jùjú era. This “miracle” child, as Shina has described him, symbolized hope and vindication for a man whose personal life had often been overshadowed by his professional triumphs.

Much like his brother Seyi, Clinton maintains a private existence, with limited public information available about his career or daily life. He is not active in the entertainment industry, choosing instead to stay out of the media spotlight that defines much of the Peters family narrative.

Shina has spoken fondly of Clinton in interviews, crediting his birth with bringing profound joy and a sense of completion to his family life. Together with Seyi, Clinton embodies the fruits of Shina‘s committed marriage, offering a contrast to the more tumultuous aspects of his earlier relationships and underscoring the musician’s evolution as a family man.

Sir Shina Peters‘ sons—each shaped by different facets of his storied life—illustrate a blend of fame, discretion, and unbreakable familial ties. From Clarence‘s cinematic flair to Seyi and Clinton‘s grounded privacy, they carry forward a legacy that harmonizes Shina‘s rhythmic beats with the quieter melodies of personal growth.

As the patriarch continues to influence Nigerian music at 67, his children remind us that even legends find their greatest hits off-stage.