PSquare Breaks Up Again: Rudeboy Confirms Split

In a recent interview with City FM, Lagos, Rudeboy (Paul Okoye) has confirmed that the iconic music duo PSquare has split for the second time. He attributed the breakup to creative differences and personal issues with his brother, Peter Okoye.

Rudeboy addressed rumors, clarified his role in the group, and revealed that Peter wanted to leave the group but refused to make it public. He also highlighted their divergent visions for their music, including unequal creative responsibilities.

The split comes after their attempt to reunite, which Rudeboy hoped would yield new hit albums. Instead, he's focusing on his solo career as Rudeboy.

In his words; “The plan of our coming back together was going to produce a lot of hit albums. But as it is now, I’m just focusing on Rudeboy. Trust me, it is not everything that I would want to say,” he said.

“I was being accused of saying that he [Peter] was the dancer and I’m the singer. I know whenever we go to the airport, people ask are you a singer or a dancer? I didn’t know it was touching him. But I know there was a time we came together and said, ‘Don’t allow this thing get to you, you should be proud of what you’re doing. That’s the role you’re playing.’

“We have a song we did with T.I., ‘Eja Jo’. That was when the issue started. Till today, that song is still on 3 million views because people didn’t hear the PSquare’s voice that they are used to.

“When we came back together because I didn’t want the issues that happened before, I told my brother to show himself and let us be involved in the creative process together. I told him we should share who carries the tracks equally but still, it wasn’t working.

“The new PSquare was peaceful. I needed the past mistakes not to repeat themselves. But then again he [Peter] said he’s no more doing [no longer interested]. He told me in the face that he wanted to quit. I asked if we could make it public and he refused. But what will happen when I go solo? People will call me a bad person. That’s why I’m speaking up now.”