P-Square: Nigeria’s Export To The World

SINGING duo and twin brothers, Peter Okoye and Paul Okoye, known as P-Square have bedazzled the Nigerian music space for so long that their stage name is synonymous with good music.

Their brand of music can be considered as an order of sanity in the midst of the madness that pervades the music space in Nigeria.

The news of their breakup in 2017 came with a shock wave that threw music lovers into near depression, the same way their reunion in November 2021 brought relief and succour to music lovers all over the world.

Prior to their breakup, the twins were an enormous export of Nigeria to the world musically, selling out shows across the globe and winning hearts for the Nigerian pop culture.

Their lyrical depth and stagecraft were as amazing as it was enthralling. Even though they released their albums through Square Records run by their brother, Jude Okoye P-Square attracted many international suitors who wanted to partner with their brand.

Before the news of their breakup broke many hearts and the Internet P-Square signed a record deal with Akon’s Konvict Muzik label back in 2011, P-Square signed a record distribution deal with Universal Music Group (both international music brands).

P-Square was more than a Nigerian music brand, it was an international phenomenon that contributed hugely to the strings of international collaborations being enjoyed by many Nigerian artists today.

They are known for their smooth, energetic blend of pop, hip-hop and RnB combined with Michael Jackson-inspired dance moves. They have collaborated with top international music acts like Akon, Drake, T.I, Matt Houston, Rick Ross, Dave Scott, Diamond Platnumz, Ginuwine, Sean Paul among others.