Thompson Iyamu (born 22 October 1968), known by his stage name P Tee Money, is a British DJ/EDM producer, singer and remixer.[1] He is also an author and actor.
Iyamu is a grandson of Akenzua II, Oba of Benin from 1933 – 1978.[2] He is also the founder of the African film & music award (AFMA).[3][4]
Iyamu was born in Islington, London. He is a member of the Benin Royal Family as the grandson of Akenzua II and nephew of Princess Elizabeth Olowu. He was introduced to music at a young age and early influences included George Duke and Earth, Wind & Fire.[5]
At the age of four, his family moved to Nigeria where he completed his primary school, then was moved to a military academy. He received a degree in aeronautical engineering from the Nigerian Defence Academy. He later moved to London in 1988.[6]
Iyamu started using the stage name P Tee Money when he began his career as a DJ in the early nineties.[7][8][9] He toured the UK with female Rap artist Weird MC in the latter half of 1990 and throughout 1991.[10][11][12] His style developed into progressive house.[13][14]
In 2018, Iyamu collaborated with producers Matthew S and Dirty Freek on a remix album of the song "When I Came Up"[15][16] with Bon Villan, a Toronto-based indie electronic trio group.[17] On 8 September 2019 Iyamu and Morocco-based producer Yeves released a Dance Album; Bass Trouble which he co-wrote and co-produced.[18]