‘You Will Pay ₦10 Million Fine If I Catch You Smoking’ – Paul Okoye Lists Conditions To Sign Artistes

Nigerian singer, Paul Okoye, better known as Rude Boy, has listed stringent conditions for signing new artistes to his record label, Fire Department Inc.

Naija News reports that Rudeboy launched Fire Department Inc. in 2019, two years after the breakup of Psquare, the iconic group formed with his twin brother, Peter Okoye.

The duo reunited in November 2021, but their reconciliation was short-lived, as they have been at loggerheads lately.

In an Instagram Live session, Rudeboy said some Nigerian artistes develop a sense of entitlement when they achieve fame and claim they do not need a record label.

He said prospective artistes looking to join his label must agree to his terms, which include providing guarantees like landed property and having their parents co-sign a binding contract.

He added that artiste would be handed a N10 million fine any day he is caught smoking.

He said, “Some people just believe say they don big pass record label. So I will tell you my demands now. You go bring landed properties, your parents go sign. The day I catch you dey smoke one thing as my artiste, minus N10 million. That is why if you continue asking me when I am going to sign artistes I will tell you I do not know.”