Mr P becomes the first half of P-Square to crack the Afrobeats Power Ranking

Peter Okoye, the Afrobeats veteran performing as Mr P, has just hit a major solo milestone—landing at No. 49 on NotJustOk’s June 2026 Afrobeats Power Ranking. The achievement makes him the first half of the iconic P-Square duo to break into the influential monthly chart as a solo artist, a testament to his perseverance in carving out his own lane after years in one of Africa’s most dominant musical partnerships.

For those who’ve followed the journey, this moment carries weight. P-Square—comprised of Peter and his twin brother Paul, who now records as Rudeboy—dominated the African music scene for over a decade before the brothers split to pursue individual careers. Despite their legendary status as a unit, neither had managed to crack the Power Ranking solo until now. The chart measures streaming numbers, release momentum, and overall industry influence, essentially capturing who’s moving the needle in real time. Mr P’s inclusion signals that his solo grind is finally translating into measurable impact.

The timing isn’t coincidental. His latest release, “I Can’t Look Away,” has been gaining serious traction and is emerging as a sleeper contender for song of the summer. On the June ranking, Mr P slots in just above producer-turned-artist Pheelz at No. 50, with Famous Pluto at No. 48 and Tiwa Savage at No. 44 ahead of him. Meanwhile, the upper echelon remains stacked with the genre’s heavyweights—Burna Boy, Asake, Tems, Wizkid, Ayra Starr, and Tyla all secured top 10 positions.

For Mr P, this isn’t just about rankings—it’s validation that life after P-Square can stand on its own merit. The number 49 might seem modest, but in a competitive landscape crowded with talent, breaking through at all is a victory worth celebrating.

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