Renowned Afrobeats artist Davido has credited the legendary music duo P-Square as a primary source of motivation for his own career. In a BBC interview, the singer shared that he often spoke about Peter and Paul Okoye during his school years, highlighting them as clear evidence that musicians from Africa could thrive internationally.
Davido emphasized that observing P-Square’s ability to secure global collaborations and establish connections with major international stars provided him with the belief that African talent could perform at the highest level. He specifically recalled telling classmates about how the brothers achieved milestones like working with Snoop Dogg and maintaining a friendship with Kanye West. The singer behind the hit track Unavailable noted that their success in breaking international barriers encouraged him and many other Nigerian musicians to pursue larger ambitions.
Composed of twin brothers Peter and Paul Okoye, P-Square remains recognized as one of the continent’s most impactful groups. Their accomplishments were essential in establishing the foundation for the worldwide expansion of Afrobeats, ultimately motivating a new wave of performers including Rema, Wizkid, and Davido.
