PSquare Childhood Memories and Untold Biography-WHY THEY SPLIT
From Paul and Peter, two musical geniuses once known by their nickname ‘PSquare’, we bring you a full account of notable events from their childhood to date.
The analysis involves their life stories before fame and relationship life. Psquare’s family life, as well as other off-and on-screen little-known facts about them. Yes, everyone knows about the twins behind the name PSquare, but few consider their biography, which is quite interesting. Now, without further ado, let’s begin.
Early Childhood Biography
Early Life: For their biography starters, the twins behind the nickname “Psquare” were born on the 18th day of November 1981 in Anambra state, Eastern Nigeria. They were born to their mother, the late Mrs. Josephine Okoye, and father, the late Mr. Moses Okoye.
Both twins grew up with Catholic teachings in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria. They attended St. Mulumba secondary school, a local Catholic school.
St Mulumba secondary school was the duo’s agreed choice because the school had a music and drama club.
They both took due advantage of the music and drama clubs to perfect their singing and dancing skills, often mimicking songs by MC Hammer, Bobby Brown, and Michael Jackson. They later formed a 5-person acapella group called “MMMPP” (M. Clef, Michael, Melvin, Peter, and Paul). MMMPP dropped M Clef, then a quartet, “MMPP,” was later formed, and together they formed the group called “Smooth Criminals” in 1997.
Their unique singing pattern and energetic dance style made them household names in the city of Jos, where they performed at school functions and other occasions. PSquare Biography Facts – College Days: Later in 1999, they applied to study Business Administration at the University of Abuja.
Below is a photo of Peter and Paul with a university friend.As admission was granted to them, the Smooth Criminals disbanded. This led to the formation of a new group by Peter and Paul, which was initially called “Double P,” “P & P,” and “Da Pees.” They eventually settled on “P Square”.
While still in university, they enrolled in a music school to develop their skills on keyboard, drums, bass, and rhythm guitar. Their work includes the soundtracks for a number of films like Tobi, Mama Sunday, Moment of Bitterness, Evas River, to mention but a few.
It didn’t take long before they became famous in the whole of Nigeria, Africa, and the world. The rest, as they say, is now history.
PSquare Bio – Peter Okoye’s Relationship Life:
For starters, Peter Okoye’s love story is centered around one lady. No other person than Lola. The relationship between Peter and Lola started many years ago, even before Peter became a celebrity.Indeed, it takes extra courage for a man to walk up to a lady like Lola. Following a brief story by Lola herself, Peter proved himself a man. This is Lola’s account of how they met.
In her words, “My agency handles some of the British American Tobacco brands and P’Square was doing a show for us at one of our events in Enugu.”
I had briefly met Peter a couple of times before then. At the show, there was some chemistry. He asked for my number, and I refused to give it to him. I told him, “If you really want to know me, you have to find my number.”
So he took it as a task and found my number, and the rest is history. ” Lola is 7 years older than Peter Okoye, though both lovers are never disturbed by their age difference. As Lola puts it, “Peter is an old soul, and he often tells me he sees a 23-year-old lady in me.” Indeed, age is just a number. “
Peter surprised many of his fans on Tuesday when he proposed to his longtime girlfriend, Lola Omotayo, with a diamond ring and a brand new white Range Rover Vogue that he paid 15 million naira for. Lola, who said “Yes” to the proposal, reportedly was close to tears when the musician slipped the diamond engagement ring onto her finger and handed her the car keys. 2Baba’s
Speaking on why he decided to propose to Lola, Peter said: “It is something I had always wanted to do, and I knew I would definitely do this to Lola one day, but I needed to wait for the right time.” Honestly, she deserves even more from me, “he said. Their traditional wedding was probably the party of the year. Peter Okoye’s wedding was attended by the most prestigious guests in the country.
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Mr. and Mrs. Peter Okoye are blessed with two kids, Cameron and Aliona Okoye, pictured below.
In a Punch interview, Peter said: “For us, every day is Valentine’s Day because we never fail to express our love for each other every day.” Paul Okoye’s PSquare Relationship Life: It was a friend-became-lover story for Paul and Anita, who appeared to be his first love. Anita was a freshman while Paul was in his final year when they met at the University of Abuja, Nigeria.
It was all very casual at first. Anita was just 16 years old at the time, so Paul stayed responsible and formal until Anita hit adulthood. As Anita turned 18, they both officially started dating. From all the available information, Anita is Paul’s first love.
The ride wasn’t so smooth for Paul in the early stages. His first visit to Anita was not fun. Anita wouldn’t allow him into the house. 2Baba’s
The lover-boy didn’t give up but had to up his game. He bought her the first Valentine’s Day gift—a movie starring Genevieve Nnaji—because Anita was a Genevieve Nnaji fan. They started loving each other, and on this blissful day, Paul took Anita to a jewelry store and asked her to pick any diamond ring of her choice; there were 10 rings before her.
She made her choice, and right there Paul dropped on one knee and popped the question, “Will you marry me?” Wow! What a sudden and spontaneous romantic gesture! Anita was completely floored; all she could do was cry, and her answer is shown in the photo below.
Paul Okoye and Anita Okoye had their traditional wedding ceremony in 2014 and have legalized their union at the Ikoyi Registry.
In an interview with Naija.com, Anita Okoye testified, “My marriage has been very interesting.” Having been blessed with their first son, Andre, and a set of twins, Nadia and Nathan, it is true that their marriage is indeed interesting.
They say, “20 children do not play together for 20 years,” but Peter and Paul are not just friends but identical twin brothers. Notwithstanding, it appears like the “play” between Peter and Paul has ended. Is it true?The Report
PSquare’s lawyer, Festus Keyamo (SAN), was sent to by one-half of the twins, Peter, demanding the termination of their agreement as a group. Social media has been on fire since PSquare fans started smelling a breakup. Questions have been asked, citing different comments and posts from Peter and Paul.
In an interview with Guardian Life, Peter answers a question about PSquare’s breakup by saying: “I no longer do family business.” It is not healthy. ” Likewise, Paul wrote on Instagram, not quite, saying, “Only a woman can come where there’s peace and destroy it.” Please, which woman is he talking about? Well, let’s not make it a debate but join forces and pray for Peter and Paul.
Family Life in PSquare:
The Jos-based father of the sensational music duo, Pa Moses Okoye, hails from Ifite Dunu, Anambra State. He had a thriving pure water and bakery business in Jos. On Monday, November 24, 2014, he died of cardiac arrest at about 11:30 pm at P-Square’s Omole mansion, popularly called Square Ville.
But, thank God for the talent, gift, and passion that have made Psquare outstandingly rich. By the way, the duo are not illiterate.
Mrs. Josephine Okoye, the mother of PSquare, is a wonderful mother of seven children. As a pastor, she stood as a pillar and backbone to all her kids, especially PSquare. Sadly, she passed on shortly after heart surgery in an Indian hospital.
Peter said their mother would be greatly missed, not just because she was their mother, but because she played a vital role in the success story of P-Square. As he recounted,
“I can remember that she used to sneak us out at night to attend shows without the consent of our father, who insisted that we must quit music to face our education,” Peter said.
BROTHER:
Jude Okoye is the elder brother of the wave-making twins, P-Square. He is a music video director.
He is happily married to his model wife, Ifeoma, a former Miss Tourism beauty queen. They both have two daughters, Emma and Eleanor Okoye.
Although Jude’s job is producing the duos’ songs and directing their videos, he is ever conscious of his position and will not hesitate to tell you that he is the boss.
“P-Square rules the world, but I own the world,” he said in an interview. So, ‘I’m the boss. I push them out because they are the brand, while I own and run the brand”.
TONY OKOYE:
Tony Okoye is the immediate elder brother of PSquare. Art has always been his way of life. Tony is a first-class graduate of Creative Art at the University of Maiduguri.
He was exceptionally intelligent. His lectures referred to him as an “asset”. Tony is the CEO and brains behind Ajehwears, and his designs, which have been created since 1996, are inspired by the true art of African culture and paintings. PSquare wearing Ajehwears has given a face to Tony’s handy work. Celebrities now rock Ajehwears on a regular basis, with Peter and Paul taking the lead.
Peter and Paul flaunt Ajehwears’ design.
SISTER:
Lillian Okoye is one of the Square sisters. She studied Public Administration at the University of Jos. Lillian is now a fashion and beauty consultant. She runs FIXX Beauty Shop, her facial make-up and fashion business in Plateau State, Jos. Ifeanyi, Henry, and Mary Okoye have three more siblings: Ifeanyi, Henry, and