- Renowned music duo, P-Square, recently fell out the second time over a disagreement
- P-Square’s first fallout was in 2017 that led to them adopting new names
- TheRadar list Nigerian music groups that have split over the years
Once upon a time, these notable Nigerian music groups captivated fans with their songs until things fell apart.
In the history of Nigerian music, several music groups have emerged with their unique combination but only a few have survived.
Usually separated when members decide to go on solo careers, have unresolved arguments and sometimes have financial issues.
Following the recent fallout of renowned music duo, P-Square, TheRadar brings back a list of notable Nigerian music groups that are no longer together.
8 Nigerian music groups that separated
- P-Square
P-Square is a unique music duo probably because unlike most who are usually friends, they are identical twin brothers. Born Paul and Peter Okoye, they shared a joint music career until 2017 when things fell apart. The fallout was reported to be as a result of a disagreement between the duo and their manager, Jude Okoye. This led them to go solo changing their names. While Paul adopts Rudeboy, Peter goes with the stage name Mr.P. Surprisingly, the duo came back together in 2022, stating that they have put their grievances aside but in 2024, Rudeboy confirmed their second fallout. It is not certain if the duo would come back again.
- Style-Plus
This was an RnB music group originally called STYL with Shifi Omoefe, Tunde Akinsanmi, Yemi Akinwonmi and Lanre Faneyi as members in 1997. Unfortunately, the following year, Lanre died and a replacement was made with Zeal Onyecheme. This also made the group rebrand to Styl-Plus. Some of their popular hits include Runaway, Imagine That and Olufunmi. In 2002, Yemi Akinwonmi reportedly left the group and in 2012, Tunde followed suit to pursue a solo career. The group has since faded but their classic hits are still a reference point.
- Mo’hits
Mo’hits is another notable music group that had renowned acts like D’banj, Don Jazzy, Wande Coal, D’prince, Dr.Sid and K-Switch. Founded in 2004, the group made music memories to the delight of fans. In 2012, Don Jazzy confirmed that D’banj left. With different records today, each of them are active in the music industry but no longer as a group.
- Plantashun Boiz
Combining Hip pop and R&B, Plantashun Boiz were the rave of the moment in the 2000s. Composed of Tuface Idibia, Blackface and Faze, the trio began their music journey from university days in Enugu. In 2004, the split came after two studio albums. They all pursued a solo career. The most notable of them is Tuface now known as 2baba, who is regarded as one of the prominent Afrobeats frontrunners today.
- Infinity
Infinity was a gospel music group with Kehinde Akinbode, Joe Okougbu, David Thomas, Samson Nnogo and Sunny Steve as members. Popular for their track ‘Olorioko’ and ‘Aye Ole’ in the early 90s, the group dissolved when Thomas and Akinbode left to pursue solo careers.
- Kcee Presh
After winning the Star Quest Prize in 2002, the duo Kcee, Kingsley Okonkwo and Presh, Precious John rose to stardom. Together, they won awards like the Best Akwa Cross Artist (2006) and Best Collaboration (2006). In 2011, they went their separate ways.
- Maintain
Maintain music group had names like Olu Maintain, Tolu Ogunniyi and Big Bamo. Dropping hits like ‘I Catch Cold’ and Nibo la wa gbe lo, they were together for 7 years and had 6 studio albums. They couldn't continue and split in 2005, each pursuing their careers.
- Trybesmen
The pioneers of Trybemen were Eldee, Kaboom and Freestyle before the addition of OlaDele and TKO. They are known for their hit ‘Shake Bodi.’ The group broke apart in 2004.
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