Popular Nigerian singer Paul Okoye, known as Rudeboy, recently shared that he and some of his peers should consider retiring from music. Speaking candidly, the 45-year-old artist admitted that balancing the demands of being a family man with a music career is challenging.
Okoye explained that, traditionally, musicians didn’t remain active in the industry for as long as they do now. He made these remarks during an appearance on the Adesope Live show.
“In the old ways of doing music, by now people like us suppose don retire,” he said. “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. There are times that something would be against you. It’s always like that.”
Rudeboy also pointed out that every top artist faces criticism and scandals, noting that even upcoming artists will eventually experience the same. He emphasized that what truly matters is how one handles these challenges.
Rudeboy first gained fame in the 2000s as part of the P-Square duo with his twin brother, Peter Okoye, also known as Mr. P. The group initially disbanded in 2016 but reunited in 2021. However, in August 2024, Rudeboy confirmed that P-Square had once again split after Peter accused him and their elder brother, Jude Okoye, of diverting the group’s funds.
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