Rudeboy (Nigerian singer)

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

Paul Okoye
Paul Okoye during an interview on Accelerate TV.
Background information
Birth namePaul Nonso Okoye
Also known asRudeBoy, Kingrudy
Born (1981-11-18) 18 November 1981
Jos, Nigeria
OriginIfite Dunu, Anambra State, Nigeria
GenresR&B, hip hop, Afrobeats, Dancehall Reggae
Occupation(s)Recording artist, performer, dancer
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2003– Date
LabelsFire Department Inc
Associated acts


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 where he started dancing and performing covers songs produced by MC Hammer, Bobby Brown and Michael Jackson with his brother Peter.[2]

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.[3] His song "Reason With Me" generated the highest views on Youtube in Africa in 2019.[4] He is the founder of Fire Department Inc, a record label he established in 2019.[5]

Personal life

On 22 March 2014 Okoye married Anita Isama, whom he met in 2004 during his studies at the University of Abuja.[6][7][8] In 2013, their son son Andre was born in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.[9] The couple also have a set of twins who were delivered in Atlanta, USA.[10][11]

References
  1. Aliyu, Adekunle (9 May 2008). "I Have Suffered – Paul Okoye Remembers His Days Of Struggle". The Guardian. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
  2. "P-SQUARE: BETTER TOGETHER OR GREATER APART? BY JAZMINE ROY". The Avalon Daily. 1 June 2019. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
  3. Ochuwa, Akashat (16 November 2017). "Paul Okoye Releases First Solo Song Since Psquare Split". Concise News. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
  4. Ayoola, Simbiat (12 December 2019). "Rudeboy celebrates as Reason With Me becomes 2019's most viewed African video on YouTube". Legit.ng. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
  5. "Rudeboy launches record label "Fire Department Inc"". PM News. 20 September 2019. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
  6. ""Love's Testimony!" BellaNaija Weddings presents Paul Okoye of P-Square & Anita Isama's Traditional Wedding". Bella Naija. 24 March 2014. Retrieved 28 March 2014.
  7. "P-square's Paul Okoye weds his longtime love (PHOTOS)". The Sowetan. 25 March 2014. Retrieved 25 March 2014.
  8. ""Love's Testimony!" BellaNaija Weddings presents Paul Okoye of P-Square & Anita Isama's Traditional Wedding". Bella Naija. 24 March 2014. Retrieved 28 March 2014.
  9. "Paul Okoye of P-Square & Girlfriend Anita Welcome Baby Boy Andre". 11 April 2013. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
  10. "Paul Okoye pop singer welcomes twins". 9 September 2017. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
  11. "Psquare's Paul Okoye welcomes twins". 10 September 2017. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
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