Rudeboy (Nigerian singer)


Paul Okoye, who is better known as Rudeboy, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer. 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, Plateau State Nigeria together with his brother. Paul joined a school of music and drama club were he started dancing and performing covers songs produced by MC Hammer, Bobby Brown and Michael Jackson with his brother Peter.

Solo career

After the disbandment of P-Square in 2016, both band members sought separate musical careers. Rudeboy released his debut solo tracks titled ‘Fire Fire’ and ‘Nkenji Keke’ in 2017. His song "Reason With Me" generated the highest views on Youtube In Africa in 2019. He is the founder of Fire Department Inc, a record label he established in 2019.

Personal life

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