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Peter Linus also known as PITA or P.I.T.A. (meaning Praise In This Age) is an independent recording gospel singer, songwriter, composer and producer based in Lagos, Nigeria. Some of his well-known songs are "Ope Mi", "Imela", "Light up my world" and "Jesus Did It."

Life and career
PITA was born on 27 December in Lagos, Nigeria. His career began at the Upper Room Missions Church in Lagos, as a member of the children’s choir.

During his teen years, PITA formed a gospel acapella group with friends from the children's choir. The group was known as Baby’s Heart and they toured many churches and university campuses across Nigeria. Today, members of the group have become solo singers but they also sing as a group on special occasions.

In 2009, PITA debuted his studio album AS I AM. In 2012, while still in university, PITA formed a group called Team PITA, serving as lead vocalist. PITA plays the keyboard and guitar.

Discography
PITA's songwriting style combines musical artistry with heartwarming lyrics. His studio albums comb across different genres of soft rock, ballads, contemporary rock, highlife, afro-pop, contemporary worship, and hip hop.

Recognition
At the 2014 Crystal Awards which was held in Lagos, PITA won "Artiste Of The Year” and the album As I Am: The Journey So Far won “Praise Song Of The Year.”

During the 2015 Nigerian presidential campaign, PITA penned a theme song, One Man, to summon all Nigerians to vote for transparent leadership and justice.

In April 2021, PITA's song, I Am Your Soldier, received an award of recognition from an affiliate of the Nigerian Army.

Performances
PITA has appeared in over 1,000 live appearances on shows and events in several countries and has also shared the stage with many other renowned gospel artists like Ada Ehi, Nathaniel Bassey, Sinach, Mercy Chinwo, Onos Ariyo and Frank Edwards.

Activities
PITA teaches songwriting courses and also participates as a keynote speaker at music seminars and workshops.

In April 2016, PITA organized a seminar, “The Reality of our Music”; where he taught on the intricacies of music, including how to promote music and balance music and family life. The seminar included keynote speakers like Timi Dakolo, Adebola Williams, Wale Adenuga, Jimi Tewe, and Pastor Mildred Okonkwo.

In August 2021, PITA was a keynote speaker at Empowered; a music ministers and instrumentalists workshop organized by EV Nation. Other keynote speakers at the seminar included Nathaniel Bassey, Ben Ogbeiwi, and Dr Otefe Edebi.

Business venture
In 201x, PITA launched a faith-based fashion line, PITAWEARS. The brand makes T-shirts, Joggers, Dashikis, Face Caps, Footwears, Bags, and Accessories. PITA also serves as the brand’s creative director.