Paul Okoye, best known by his stage name Rudeboy, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer who was born on November 18, 1981. In the early 2000s, he rose to prominence as a member of the musical duo P-Square, which he co-founded with his twin brother Peter Okoye.
Biography of Paul Okoye
Paul Okoye (born November 18, 1981), better known by his stage name “Rudeboy,” is a former member of the P-Square group and a Nigerian musician, songwriter, and recording artist. He hails from the Anambra State town of Ifite in the Dunu region. Paul Okoye studied Business Administration at the University of Abuja after attending St. Murumba secondary school in Jos, Nigeria.
Career Journey
Paul was born in Jos with his twin brother, Peter, despite being from Anambra State. The two attended St. Murumba Secondary School in Jos for secondary school and then moved on to the University of Abuja to study Business Administration.
Paul began singing, dancing, and imitating songs by MC Hammer, Bobby Brown, and Michael Jackson when he joined his school’s music and acting club.
Later, he would co-found the Acappella quartet “MMMPP” (M Clef a.k.a. Itemoh, Michael, Melvin, Peter, and Paul). They began to break dancing in 1997, inspired by their music idol Michael Jackson, and founded the group “Smooth Criminals.”
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M Clef was dropped from the group “MMMPP,” which was then altered to “MMPP.” Their artistic ability and meticulous dance routine quickly established them as household names in Jos, where they performed at school festivities and other events.
Paul returned to music school in 1999, with his twin, to hone his skills on the keyboard, drums, bass, and rhythm guitar. Tobi, Mama Sunday, Moment of Bitterness, and Evas River are among the films for which they have composed soundtracks.
They both applied to the University of Abuja to study Business Administration the same year. When the members of the Smooth Criminals left for different universities, the group split. Following that, Peter and Paul started their own band, which they dubbed “Double P,” “P&P,” and “Da Pees” before settling on “P-Square.” Bayo Odusami nicknamed Howie T, a seasoned concert producer and the CEO of Adroit Nigeria Limited, was in charge of their management.
Paul Okoye’s family
In 2014, Paul Okoye, also known as Rudeboy, married Anita (Nee Isama), a skilled lawyer, and the couple had three children together (Andre, Nadia, and Nathan).
At the University of Abuja, Paul met his wife. He was in his final year, and she was just starting off. Since 2005, Paul and Anita have been together, and unfortunately they are in the verge of getting divorced..
Net worth
Paul Okoye, better known as Rudeboy, is without a doubt one of Nigeria’s wealthiest musicians, with a net worth of $10 million. Mercedes Benz, Jeep Wrangler, BMW X6, and a Range Rover are among his automobiles. He also has a mansion in Atlanta, Georgia, the United States, which is near to his twin brother’s, as well as other real estate interests in Nigeria.
Quick facts about Paul Okoye
Paul Okoye, best known by his stage name Rudeboy, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer who was born on November 18, 1981.
Paul Okoye was born on November 18, 1981. He is currently 39 years.
As of 2021, Paul Okoye’s net worth is $15.4 million.
Yes, Paul Okoye and Anita Isama are parents to three children.
| Full Name | Paul Okoye |
| Date of Birth | November 18, 1981 |
| Height | N/A |
| Weight | N/A |
| Hair | Brunette |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Body Type | Fit |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Ethnicity | Black |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Net Worth | $15.4 million dollars |
| In a relationship | Anita Isama( verge of getting divorced) |
| Current spouse | N/A |