Listen To 5 P-Square Hits That Remind Us Why Peter and Paul Okoye Were Unstoppable
The past few days have been pure nostalgia on social media. If your timeline has been filled with old P–Square music videos, there’s a good chance you’ve caught yourself performing a full concert in front of your bedroom mirror or testing your knees to see if you can still pull off those early 2000s dance moves.
When you think about the artists who helped build the global stage African music stands on today, twin brothers Peter and Paul Okoye are impossible to leave out of the conversation. Emerging from Jos with a distinct sound and unforgettable stage presence, P-Square changed the game. They gave us the complete pop-star package: R&B harmonies, Afrobeats rhythms, and choreography that turned every performance into an event. For more than two decades, their songs became the soundtrack to house parties, school events, road trips, and late-night radio sessions across Africa.
Multi-award-winning African music pioneers P-Square, celebrated for historic tracks such as “Personally” and “Chop My Money” that defined West African pop culture.
Their success wasn’t just about hit songs; it was about raising the bar for African pop music. P-Square won multiple MTV Africa Music Awards, Headies, and Channel O Music Video Awards, earned a landmark KORA Award for Artist of the Year with a $1 million prize, and received international recognition from platforms including the BET Awards, MOBO Awards, and Soul Train Music Awards. They didn’t just dominate charts; they helped redefine what a Nigerian music duo could achieve globally.
If you’re ready to revisit that era, here are 5 iconic P-Square songs we still can’t get enough of.
Do Me
Released in 2007 on their massive Game Over album, this record remains an undisputed club classic. Featuring vocals from Waje, the track pairs a driving synth baseline with an unforgettable call-and-response hook that gets everyone moving the second it hits the speakers. It perfectly captures the fun, high-octane mood of late-2000s Lagos nightlife, complete with synchronised dance routines that fans still try to recreate today.
Personally
Arriving in 2013 as a lead single for Double Trouble, this song was crafted as a direct tribute to Michael Jackson. P-Square pulled out all the stops for the music video, showcasing precise footwork and acrobatic choreography that set a new benchmark for African visual production. It quickly became one of the most-watched Nigerian videos of its era and solidifies their spot as master performers.
No One Like You
Also housed on the 2007 Game Over project, this timeless romantic ballad proves that the brothers could slow things down just as effectively as they turned up. Driven by Paul’s soulful lead vocals and grounded by Peter’s harmonies, the track expresses unconditional love and lifelong commitment. Almost two decades later, it remains an absolute staple at African wedding receptions worldwide.
Chop My Money
Dropping in 2011 on The Invasion, this high-energy anthem is all about success, big spending, and living life to the absolute fullest. The track took on a whole new life when international superstar Akon and May D joined the duo for the official remix. The crossover collaboration dominated radio airwaves across Africa and pushed the Afrobeats sound even further into global pop territory.
Story
Featured on their 2005 breakthrough album Get Squared, this reflective record takes us back to where it all began. Backed by a full choir-style chorus, Peter and Paul open up about their early struggles, humble beginnings in Jos, and the faith that kept them pushing toward stardom. It remains one of their most inspirational compositions, serving as a reminder of their remarkable journey to the top.
