How P-Square Rose to Fame

The name P-Square has been the stage name of this duo, Peter and Paul Okoye, who are renowned Nigerian R&B artists. The two are identical twin brothers; they are also referred to as songwriters, singers, recording artists, investors, stage performers, and entrepreneurs. 

The two brothers were born on November 18, 1981, in Jos, Plateau State, Northern Nigeria. They are currently 42 years old at the time of this published article.

P-Square hails from Ifite Dunu,  a small village in Anambra State in the southeastern part of Nigeria. They are both married with beautiful children. According to the duo, Michael Jackson was their inspiration with his break dancing, which led P-Square to create a dance group in 1997 called “Smooth Criminals”.

Their artistic talent and dancing made them famous in the city of Jos, Plateau State, in Northern Nigeria. They performed at churches, schools, events, ceremonies, and social gatherings. They finished both primary and secondary school in Jos, Plateau State.

After obtaining their first school leaving certificate, P-Square moved to St. Murumba Secondary School to obtain their West African Senior School Certificate (WAEC).

In secondary school, Peter and Paul Okoye joined their school's music and drama school, and it was from there that they began dancing, singing, and mimicking pop legend Michael Jackson. Initially, the duo wanted to be footballers but later decided to drop the passion to pursue music as they admired the American pop legend, Michael Jackson.

In 1999, P-Square went to music school to develop their skills in drums, keyboards, bass, and rhythm guitar. After they completed their program in the music school that same year, they got admitted to the University of Abuja, where they graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. 

It was in 2003 that P-Square established “Square Records,” which was managed by their senior brother, Jude Okoye. In 2005, P-Square released their second studio album “Get Squared” under their label name “Square Records”. The videos for the second album topped the number one position on the MTV Base Chart for four straight weeks.

At the University of Abuja, Nigeria, P-Square disbanded from the group “Smooth Criminals” and formed many groups before they ended as P-Square in 2000. It was reported that in 2001, P-Square won the “Grab Da Mic” music competition. Still, in 2001, P-Square won the “Most Promising African Group" award in the Kora Awards. That same year, in 2001, P-Square also released their debut studio album, “Last Nite,” and the album won them “Best R&B Group” at the AMEN Awards in 2003.

In 2007, P-Square released their third and bestselling album “Game Over”. The album had a record sale of over 8 million copies worldwide and is still counting. In 2009, P-Square released their fourth studio album “Danger”. 

Paul Okoye of P-Square got married to his long-time girlfriend, Anita Isama. The two are reported to have dated for ten years. They had their wedding on Saturday, March 22, 2014, in River State, Nigeria. Peter Okoye of P-Square got married to Titilola Loretta Omotayo on November 17, 2013.

However, there was lots of controversy over the death of their mother on July 11, 2012, which didn’t take long, and the duo acquired a mansion at Banana Island, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria, worth five hundred million naira.

In 2016, P-Square had a misunderstanding due to their elder brother Jude Okoye's mismanagement of their record labels and decided to split. This rift broke after a solid 18 years of being together. Peter Okoye of P-Square now goes by his new stage name “Mr P” while Paul Okoye of P-Square now goes by his new stage name “Rude Boy”.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is Maduka Okoye Related to P-Square

Maduka Okoye is related to P-Square. Maduka’s father is the brother of the father of popular Nigerian musician P-Square. Thus, Maduka is a cousin to Peter and Paul of P-Square. This was confirmed when the Super Eagles goalkeeper signed for his former club Sparta Rotterdam, and Paul of the P-Square congratulated him and called him 'kid bro.

Where Is P Square From?

P-Square is originally from Ifite Dunu, a small village in Anambra State in the southeastern part of Nigeria.

Why Did P Square Separate?

The two brothers, Peter and Paul Okoye, separated in 2016, over a disagreement about the role of their manager—their elder brother, Jude.

What Is P Square's Net Worth?

P-Square net worth is estimated to be $12 million.

Are P Square Back Together?

P-Square is back together and producing their first album in nine years, vowing a 2023 release date.