Jude Okoye’s biography: age, wife, brothers, net worth
There is excitement in the Okoyes family as a video of Peter, Paul and Jude Okoye surfaced on social media as they embrace each other.
The video has gotten many Nigerians excited as the brothers have gone their separate ways for more than four years.
While the reason behind the breakup behind Psquare remains unknown, it is, however, lovely to see peace return to the family.
It all started four days ago after Peter and Paul Okoye followed each other on popular photo-sharing platform Instagram; Paul also recently celebrated his twin brother’s wife, Lola Okoye.
The reconciliation comes ahead of the twin brothers 40th birthday which is on the 18th of November 2021.
This article is focused on what you should know about Jude Okoye, continue reading to see more.
Profile summary
Full Name: | Jude Okoye |
Stage Name: | Engees |
Gender: | Male |
Date of birth | April 25, 1977 |
Age | 44 years old in 2021 |
Parents | Josephine and Mazi Moses Okoye |
Place of Birth: | Jos, Plateau |
State Of Origin: | Anambra State |
Nationality: | Nigerian |
Parents: | The Okoye |
Children: | Emma and Eleanor Chris Okoye |
Siblings: | Peter Okoye, Paul Okoye, Tony Okoye, Mary Okoye, Ifeanyi Okoye, Lilian Okoye, |
Marital status | Ify Okoye |
Occupation: | Entrepreneur, producer, label owner, rapper |
Net Worth: | $7 million |
Jude Okoye’s biography
Jude Okoye, also known as Engees, was born on the 25th of April 1977 to Josephine and Mazi Moses Okoye in Jos Plateau state.
He was raised alongside six siblings which include Peter Okoye, Paul Okoye, Tony Okoye, Mary Okoye, Ifeanyi Okoye, Lilian Okoye.
Jude Okoye is a Nigerian by birth and celebrated his 44th birthday in April 2021.
Education
There are no details on Jude Okoye’s education history but he is believed to be educated.
Career
For many who may not know, Jude Okoye began his career as a rapper but stopped it to support his twin brothers when they began their music career as PSquare when his twin brothers began music to support them.
Jude Okoye was a film production enthusiast in 1994 when he began his career in the entertainment industry; in 1995, he began to make music and released a rap album; Engees would later relocate to Lagos to expand his horizon.
Engees was the record label manager of Square under which Peter and Paul Okoye, aka Psquare, were signed; other artists signed to the label include May D, who is now signed to Davido’s DMW record label.
Jude Okoye is the CEO of the Northside Record label under which Nigerian singer Cynthia Morgan was formerly signed to. He was considered the brain behind the many success of Psquare when they were together; likewise, many fingered Jude as one of the reasons they split.
Some of the projects Jude Okoye and Psquare worked on together before they split include;
Last Nite
Get Squared
Game Over
Danger
The Invasion
Double Trouble
International singles
“E No Easy” P-Square and J. Martins
“Positif” Matt Houston feat. P-Square
“Chop My Money” P-Square featuring Akon & May D
“Beautiful Onyinye” P-Square featuring Rick Ross
“Personally” P-Square
“Ejeajo” P-Square featuring T.I
“Bring It On” P-Square featuring Dave Scott
“Getting Down” Mokobé featuring P-Square 2015
Personal life
Jude Okoye is married to Ifeoma Michelle Umeokeke; they exchanged marital vows in July 2014 after dating for a year.
For those who may not know, Ifeoma was a beauty queen who won Miss Tourism during the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) in 2012.
Jude and Ify’s union is blessed with two children; Emma and Eleanor Chris Okoye.
Net worth
Jude Okoye is reportedly worth $7 million.