Rudeboy (singer) explained

Paul Okoye
Birth Name:Paul Nonso Okoye
Alias:RudeBoy, Kingrudy
Birth Place:Jos, Nigeria
Birth Date:18 November 1981
Origin:Ifite Dunu, Anambra State, Nigeria
Genre:R&B, hip hop, afrobeats, dancehall, reggae
Occupations:Singer, record producer
Years Active:2003–present
Label:Fire Department Inc

Paul Okoye (born 18 November 1981), who is better known as Rudeboy, is a Nigerian singer.[1] He rose to fame in the 2000s as a member of the P-Square duo with his identical twin brother Peter Okoye.

Early life and education

Paul studied at St. Murumba secondary school in Jos, together with his brother, Peter also known as Mr P.[2] Paul joined a school of music and drama club where he started dancing and performing covers songs produced by MC Hammer, Bobby Brown and Michael Jackson with his brother Peter.[3]

Solo career

After the disbandment of P-Square in 2017, both band members sought separate musical careers. Rudeboy released his debut solo tracks titled 'Fire Fire' and 'Nkenji Keke' in 2017.[4] His song "Reason With Me" generated the highest views on YouTube in Africa in 2019.[5] He is the founder of Fire Department Inc, a record label he established in 2019.[6] He released his debut studio album Rudykillus in 2021.[7] One of his hit single “Reason with me” was released on 15 April 2019, with direction by Clarence Peters, the music video for “Reason With Me” currently boasts more than 189 million views on YouTube, making it Rudeboy's most-viewed video.[8]

Personal life

On 22 March 2014 Okoye married Anita Isama, whom he met in 2004 during his studies at the University of Abuja.[9] [10] [11] In 2013, their son Andre was born in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.[12] The couple also have a set of twins who were delivered in Atlanta, USA.[13] [14]

In August 2021, his wife filed for divorce due to irreconcilable differences with him.[15]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: I Have Suffered – Paul Okoye Remembers His Days of Struggle . Adekunle . Aliyu . 9 May 2008 . The Guardian . 30 June 2020.
  2. Web site: Okoye . Peter . Mr P . Celebrity Profiles By NaijaBuzz300 . 5 March 2021 . 22 February 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210222014504/https://naijabuzz300.com/mr-p-i-do-ft-tiwa-savage/ . dead .
  3. Web site: P-SQUARE: BETTER TOGETHER OR GREATER APART? BY JAZMINE ROY. 1 June 2019. The Avalon Daily. 30 June 2020. 1 July 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200701065627/https://www.theavalondaily.com/blog/2019/6/1/p-square-better-together-or-greater-apart-by-jazmine-roy. dead.
  4. Web site: Paul Okoye Releases First Solo Song Since Psquare Split . Akashat . Ochuwa . 16 November 2017 . Concise News . 30 June 2020 . 1 July 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200701052114/https://www.concise.ng/2017/11/16/paul-okoye-releases-first-solo-song-since-psquare-split/ . dead .
  5. Web site: Rudeboy celebrates as Reason With Me becomes 2019's most viewed African video on YouTube . Simbiat . Ayoola . 12 December 2019 . Legit.ng . 30 June 2020.
  6. Web site: Rudeboy launches record label "Fire Department Inc" . 20 September 2019 . PM News . 30 June 2020.
  7. Web site: On his debut solo album, Rudeboy [of P Square] failed to 'KillUs' [Pulse Album Review]]. Motolani. Alake. 9 August 2021. Pulse Nigeria.
  8. Web site: TRYBE . City . 17 October 2023 . Nigerian Music's Global Impact: The Top Ten Most-Viewed YouTube Music Videos . TRYBE City . Peace Esther.
  9. Web site: "Love's Testimony!" BellaNaija Weddings presents Paul Okoye of P-Square & Anita Isama's Traditional Wedding . Bella Naija . 24 March 2014 . 28 March 2014.
  10. Web site: P-square's Paul Okoye weds his longtime love (PHOTOS) . . 25 March 2014 . 25 March 2014 . 20 June 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140620052628/http://www.sowetanlive.co.za/entertainment/2014/03/25/p-square-s-paul-okoye-weds-his-longtime-love-photos . dead .
  11. Web site: "Love's Testimony!" BellaNaija Weddings presents Paul Okoye of P-Square & Anita Isama's Traditional Wedding . Bella Naija . 24 March 2014 . 28 March 2014.
  12. Web site: Paul Okoye of P-Square & Girlfriend Anita Welcome Baby Boy Andre . 11 April 2013 . 30 June 2020.
  13. Web site: Paul Okoye pop singer welcomes twins . 9 September 2017 . 30 June 2020.
  14. Web site: Psquare's Paul Okoye welcomes twins . 10 September 2017 . 30 June 2020.
  15. Web site: 20 August 2021. END OF THE ROAD: Rudeboy's Lawyer speaks as wife files for divorce. 27 August 2021. Vanguard News. en-US.