‘Stop comparing me to my brother’ – Peter Okoye tells fans
Nigerian Singer Mr P Calls for an End to Comparisons with Twin Brother Rudeboy
Nigerian artist Peter Okoye, known as Mr P and one half of the once-popular duo P-Square, has asked fans to refrain from comparing him to his twin brother and former bandmate, Paul Okoye, widely recognized as Rudeboy, or any other musicians.
In a recent video message, Mr P expressed his desire to focus solely on his solo career. He stated that he seeks to avoid distractions and urged fans to appreciate him for his individuality. “Stop comparing me with my brother or anyone else. Enough of the comparisons. I want to do me. There is no one like me,” he said, emphasizing his commitment to his unique artistic identity.
Mr P also reflected on how a brief reunion with Rudeboy negatively impacted his solo career momentum. During an interview with Cool FM Lagos, he revealed that prior to their reunion, he was gaining roughly 100,000 followers on Instagram each day. However, he noted a significant drop in momentum following their temporary collaboration.
“Before the reunion, I used to gain 100,000 followers every day. After Davido, it was Don Jazzy and me who were the biggest African celebrities on social media. But after the reunion, everything just dropped,” he explained.
The artist asserted that he believes he deserves greater recognition for his contributions to the music industry, where he claims to have maintained relevance for nearly three decades. “I have been in the game for nearly 30 years, and I am still trending to date. I deserve more respect,” he added.
