Paul Okoye, better known by his stage name Rudeboy, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer. Here are some key details about him:
Early Life and Education
- Full Name: Paul Nonso Okoye
- Date of Birth: November 18, 1981
- Place of Birth: Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Moses Okoye
- Siblings: Twin brother Peter Okoye (Mr. P), Jude Okoye, Tony Okoye, Mary Okoye, Ifeanyi Okoye, Lilian Okoye
- Education: Attended St. Murumba Secondary School in Jos and studied Business Administration at the University of Abuja
Career
- Formation of P-Square: Rudeboy and his twin brother Peter Okoye formed the music duo P-Square in 2003. The duo became one of the most popular and successful music acts in Nigeria and Africa.
- Solo Career: After the split of P-Square in 2017, Rudeboy pursued a solo career. He released his debut solo tracks “Fire Fire” and “Nkenji Kek” in 2017. His song “Reason With Me” became the most-viewed African video on YouTube in 2019.
- Record Label: Rudeboy founded his own record label, Fire Department Inc, in 2019.
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Personal Life
- Marriage: Rudeboy married Anita Isama in 2014. The couple has three children: Andre, Nadia, and Nathan. However, they filed for divorce in August 2021 due to irreconcilable differences.
- Religion: Rudeboy is a Christian.
Achievements and Awards
- Awards: Rudeboy has received numerous awards and nominations, including The Headies, City Magazine 9th Awards Show, Nigeria Music Awards, Channel O Music Video Awards, KORA Awards, BET Awards, Ghana Music Awards, MTV Europe Music Awards, and Soul Train Music Awards.
- Net Worth: Estimated at $15.4 million.
Recent Events
- Feud with Mr. P: The ongoing feud between Rudeboy and his brother Peter Okoye has been a significant part of his recent life. The brothers have had public disagreements, including accusations of song theft and financial disputes.
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