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Also known as Peter and Paul Okoye

P-Square (born 18 November 1981) are a Nigerian music duo composed of the twin brothers Peter Okoye and Paul Okoye, who co-write and co-produce most of their songs. Noted for their artistic reinvention, musical versatility, and visual presentation, they are widely regarded as one of the most influential African acts of all time and one of the most successful music groups from Africa. They were integral to the evolution of 2000s and 2010s African popular music. The duo was launched into the mainstream recognition following the release of the song "Senorita" in 2003, and later gained recognition

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P-Square on stage performing in Canada in 2010
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Peter Okoye Paul Okoye
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Jos, Plateau, Nigeria
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1997–2017; 20212023
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Discography
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P-Square's Invasion Concert

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43 sections
Contents
  • History
  • 1981–1999: Childhood and career beginnings
  • 2000–2004: Breakthrough with ''Last Nite''
  • 2005–2006: Mainstream success with Get Squared
  • 2007–2008: Continent-wide success with ''Gameover''
  • 2009–2010: Evolution with ''Danger'' album
  • 2011–2012: ''The Invasion'' and international success
  • 2013–2014: Double Trouble groundbreaking
  • 2015–2016: Mawazine Festival and Artiste of the decade
  • 2017: The split
  • 2018–2021: Solo careers
  • 2022–present: Reunion Tour and Fourthcoming album
  • Artistry
  • Vocal style
  • Influences
  • Musical style
  • Stage and videos
  • Endorsement
  • Legacy
  • Commercial influence
  • Visual album
  • Musical diversity
  • North America
  • Middle East and North Africa
  • Europe
  • Films
  • Diplomacy
  • Politics
  • Influence on other artistes
  • Tributes
  • Controversy
  • Personal lives
  • Discography
  • Studio albums
  • Compilation albums
  • International singles
  • Filmography
  • Video albums
  • Television
  • Films
  • Awards and nominations
  • Concert tours
  • References

P-Square (born 18 November 1981) are a Nigerian music duo composed of the twin brothers Peter Okoye and Paul Okoye, who co-write and co-produce most of their songs. Noted for their artistic reinvention, musical versatility, and visual presentation, they are widely regarded as one of the most influential African acts of all time and one of the most successful music groups from Africa. They were integral to the evolution of 2000s and 2010s African popular music. The duo was launched into the mainstream recognition following the release of the song "Senorita" in 2003, and later gained recognition after releasing their sophomore album Get Squared in 2005. The success of the album earned them a nomination at the MTV Europe Music Awards for Best African Act in 2006. In 2015, P-Square was awarded Artistes of the Decade at the MTV Africa Music Awards 2015.

After the disbandment of the dancing and singing group they formed in the late 1990s, Peter and Paul subsequently founded P-Square. In 2001, they won a talent show and signed a record deal with Timbuk2 Label where they released their debut album in 2003. They later founded their own label, Square Records, and released the following albums: Get Squared (2005), Gameover (2007), Danger (2009), Invasion (2011) and Double Trouble (2014). The Gameover album, which explored multiple societal themes such as love, regret, assurance and political criticism, reportedly sold over 8 million copies worldwide. It is the only 2000s project from Nigeria to have surpassed 30 million streams on Spotify, and has been considered a timeless body of work by music critics. Some of P-Square's songs include "Personally," "Chop My Money," "Beautiful Onyinye," "Alingo," "E No Easy" "Shekini," "Do Me," "Temptation," "Bring it On," "Testimony," "Bizzy Body," and "Gimme Dat."

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