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.
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Background information | |
Birth name | Paul Nonso Okoye |
Also known as | RudeBoy, Kingrudy |
Born | Jos, Nigeria | 18 November 1981
Origin | Ifite Dunu, Anambra State, Nigeria |
Genres | R&B, hip hop, Afrobeats, Dancehall Reggae |
Occupation(s) | Recording artist, performer, dancer |
Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 2003– Date |
Labels | Fire Department Inc |
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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
- Aliyu, Adekunle (9 May 2008). "I Have Suffered – Paul Okoye Remembers His Days Of Struggle". The Guardian. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
- "P-SQUARE: BETTER TOGETHER OR GREATER APART? BY JAZMINE ROY". The Avalon Daily. 1 June 2019. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
- Ochuwa, Akashat (16 November 2017). "Paul Okoye Releases First Solo Song Since Psquare Split". Concise News. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
- 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.
- "Rudeboy launches record label "Fire Department Inc"". PM News. 20 September 2019. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
- ""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.
- "P-square's Paul Okoye weds his longtime love (PHOTOS)". The Sowetan. 25 March 2014. Retrieved 25 March 2014.
- ""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.
- "Paul Okoye of P-Square & Girlfriend Anita Welcome Baby Boy Andre". 11 April 2013. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
- "Paul Okoye pop singer welcomes twins". 9 September 2017. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
- "Psquare's Paul Okoye welcomes twins". 10 September 2017. Retrieved 30 June 2020.