Nigerian singer Paul Okoye, popularly known as Rudeboy, has expressed that he and some of his peers should have retired from music by now, citing the challenges of staying active in the industry for an extended period. At 45, Rudeboy noted that under the old norms, musicians typically did not have such long careers.
In an interview on the Adesope Live show, Rudeboy discussed the difficulties of balancing a music career with family life and how the demands of being an active musician have evolved over time. “In the old ways of doing music, by now people like us suppose don retire,” he remarked, pointing out that there is a natural ebb and flow to a career in entertainment.
Rudeboy also touched on the inevitability of facing criticism and scandals in the industry, stating that every top artist has had their share of challenges. “There’s always a time for everything in life. Things will always happen. If you are a celebrity and you think people will always see you like an angel, trust me you’re not going anywhere,” he said, emphasizing the importance of personality and resilience in handling such issues.
Rudeboy first rose to fame in the early 2000s as part of the P-Square duo alongside his twin brother, Peter Okoye, also known as Mr P. The group, which became one of Africa’s most successful music acts, initially split in 2016 before reuniting in 2021. However, in August 2024, Rudeboy confirmed that P-Square had broken up again after Peter accused him and their elder brother, Jude Okoye, of diverting the group’s funds.
