Paul Okoye
- Born
- 1981-11-18 (age 44)
- Birthplace
- Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
- Occupation
- Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer
- Alma Mater
- University of Abuja
- AKA
- Rudeboy, Kingrudy
Biography
EARLY LIFE
Paul Okoye, professionally known as Rudeboy, is a prominent Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer. Born on November 18, 1981, in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria, he hails from Ifite Dunu in Dunukofia Local Government Area of Anambra State. Paul and Peter Okoye, popularly known as P-Square, were born into the family of Mazi Moses and Josephine Okoye, a devout and culturally grounded household. They grew up alongside five siblings — Jude, Mary, Tony, Lilian, and Ifeanyi — in a close-knit family that valued education, discipline, and creativity. The twins spent their formative years in Jos, Plateau State, where they attended St. Murumba Secondary School. It was during this time that their passion for music, dance, and performance began to take shape.
CAREER
In the early 2000s, twin brothers Peter and Paul Okoye burst onto the Nigerian music scene as P-Square, captivating audiences with their electrifying performances, synchronized dance routines, and a dynamic fusion of R&B, hip-hop, and Afrobeat rhythms. Over the course of their career, P-Square released six successful studio albums, each contributing to their rise as one of Africa’s most influential and best-selling music acts: Last Nite (2003), Get Squared (2005), Game Over (2007), Danger (2009), The Invasion (2011), Double Trouble (2014). Following the breakup of P-Square in 2017, Paul Okoye reinvented himself under the stage name Rudeboy, officially launching his solo career in 2017. His debut solo tracks such as “Fire Fire” and “Reason With Me” gained widespread popularity. He founded Fire Department Inc, a record label he established in 2019, and released his debut studio album Rudykillus in 2021.
PERSONAL LIFE
Paul married Anita Isama on March 22, 2014, whom he met in 2004 during his studies at the University of Abuja. They have three children: Andre, born in 2013, and twins Nathan and Nadia, born in 2017, all born in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. In August 2021, Anita filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences, and the divorce was finalized in 2022. In 2023, Paul began a relationship with Ivy Ifeoma, a model and influencer.
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