Paul Okoye, also known as Rudeboy, has revealed that he and some of his peers would likely have retired from music by now.
The singer noted that in the past, musicians typically had shorter careers.
In an interview on the Adesope live show, Rudeboy discussed the challenges of balancing family life with an active music career.
“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.
“Every top artist has had their share of criticisms and scandals. Even the up-and-coming ones, too, will suffer the same fate someday. It’s a normal thing (in the entertainment industry) But what matters is your personality and how you handle issues.”
The singer gained prominence in the 2000s as part of the P-Square duo with his twin brother Peter Okoye, also known as Mr P.
The group initially split in 2016 but reunited in 2021.
In August 2024, Rudeboy confirmed that P-Square had disbanded once more after Peter accused him and their elder brother and former manager, Jude Okoye, of misappropriating the group’s funds.