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    How huge P-square would have been if they did not break up

    AmosflashBy Updated:No Comments4 Mins Read

    See how big P-square would have been in Nigerian music if they hadn’t broken up.

    P-square as a duo has created a legacy that can never be overlooked, no doubt, they have contributed so much to the Nigerian music industry, but how huge they would have been if they did not break up?

    Nigerian Hip-hop twins, Peter and Paul Okoye of the popular stage name Psquare dominated the Nigerian music industry for many years.

    Their split in 2017 got many fans hoping and praying that the twins will go back to making music together as one.

    How huge Psquare would have been if they did not break up
    P-square

    Even before afrobeat became widely accepted, their musical projects have literally broadened Afrobeats locally and a bit of international audience with the genre spotlight.

    They have been placed on the verge of becoming a global powerhouse or reference, P-square was at the forefront of the culture alongside 2Baba as the mainstream musicians.

    How huge Psquare would have been if they did not break up
    Psquare
    Let’s look at their contributions to the birth of a new generation, and the importance of still having them as a duo, what transpired between them to break up is not our business here, this conversation is centered around the impact of their presence could make.
    How huge Psquare would have been if they did not break up
    Rudeboy

    Is their breakup affected how huge they would be now? Yes, No or maybe…let’s discuss

    How huge Psquare would have been if they did not break up
    Mr. P

    Over the years, they practically put in all their pains & struggles to come up with such world-class and timeless projects, introducing the first choreographic settings on stage to thrill the audience.

    They practically bridge the gap between Nigerian music to foreign sounds, sampling hits songs from international pop stars perfectly, such as Celine Dion, Nathan, Harlem World, and Kelly Price.

    How huge Psquare would have been if they did not break up
    Mr. P

    Also, singlehandedly set the standard in stage performance, making it look more creatively appealing, at a point they were referred to Nigerian Usher and Michael Jackson, they evolved over time with different concepts, carving the map wonderfully even in the CD’s era.

    Now, let’s talk about the effect of the P-square break up on the culture directly or indirectly even though they may not get the same buzz as their early career journey.

    How huge Psquare would have been if they did not break up
    Rudeboy

    Divisiveness of fanbase

    In the early 2010s, they were able to sell out various venues with huge numbers capacity, (5k, 10k, 20k) including sold-out stadiums in some African countries, thus making the culture gain more importance and relevance, this is what they can’t achieve in their solo career

    How huge Psquare would have been if they did not break up
    P-square

    Endorsement

    Initially, as a duo, P-square was one of the most acts with the highest and biggest endorsement in Nigeria’s music industry.

    How huge Psquare would have been if they did not break up
    Rudeboy

    they were first to hit a multi-million Naira deal with a telecommunications company (Glo), staying together would have to skyrocket them to the next level and thus a plus to the culture.

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    In addition to engulfing international contracts, they were at the top of bridging international relations, with some features internationally, including T.I, Rick Ross, and others.

    P-square would have been if they did not break up
    Mr. P

    However, if they are still together by now, it won’t be a piece of news that international labels like Sony, Atlantic Records, Motown, Empire, etc, would be knocking on their doorstep, it’ will be also a great fit for afro beats.

    In conclusion, P-square would have been the biggest artists in Africa if they did not break up