I'm a nobody without my culture and native language. 100% proudly Nigerian and 100% proudly Igbo - Singer, Paul 'Rudeboy' Okoye
Singer Paul 'Rudeboy' Okoye shares his deep connection to his Igbo roots and culture. He asserts that his identity as a Nigerian and Igbo is integral to his music and life.

Singer Paul Okoye, also known as Rudeboy, took to social media on Wednesday morning, July 28, to declare that he is a "nobody" without his indigenous culture and native tongue.
The statement follows a public debate involving his twin brother and former P-Square partner, Peter Okoye (Mr P). Days prior, Peter faced heavy public backlash after dismissing the practical value of indigenous Nigerian languages during an online discussion regarding his children's fluency in French. read here
In a post shared on X, Paul said he is 100% Nigerian and proudly Igbo.
by Linda Ikeji at 29/07/2026 12:34 PM | Share this Story- Linda Ikeji's Blog Original article