The ongoing feud within the Okoye family has taken another sharp turn as Paul Okoye, better known as Rudeboy, engaged in a heated exchange with a critic on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, May 4, 2026.
The singer, who has been at the center of various public disputes following the second split of the P-Square duo, did not hold back when a user labeled him an “empty millionaire” and criticized his lack of involvement in Nigeria’s socio-economic issues.
The “Empty Millionaire” Confrontation
The clash began when an X user lambasted Rudeboy, claiming that he and other celebrities of his caliber are indifferent to the country’s governance and development. The critic suggested that his wealth was “empty” because it wasn’t being used to drive national growth or advocate for the masses.
- The Clapback: Rudeboy responded by dismissing the critic’s expectations as a misplaced burden. He urged the individual to focus on their own productivity rather than looking to celebrities for the nation’s salvation.
- The Famous Line: “Go and work!” Okoye fired back, signaling that he refuses to be held responsible for the critic’s personal frustrations or the government’s failings.
- The Philosophy: He maintained that while he works hard for his wealth, it is not his job to act as a substitute for effective governance or to be the primary driver of national development.
A Deepening Family Divide
This latest social media flare-up comes amid a series of dramatic events within the Okoye family that have played out over the last few months:
- The Birthday “Divorce”: In late April 2026, his twin brother Peter Okoye (Mr P) officially announced he was changing his birthday from November 18 to November 30, effectively severing the final symbolic tie the brothers shared.
- Legal Battles: The tension remains high following Peter’s petition to the EFCC regarding alleged financial misconduct involving their elder brother, Jude Okoye, and his company, Northside Music Ltd.
- “We Are Not Blood”: Peter recently doubled down on his distance from his brothers, famously stating that “Blood isn’t thicker than my peace of mind” and accusing his siblings of years of betrayal and financial irregularities.
