Nigerian singer Paul Okoye fell off the stage while performing in Perth, Australia

Nigerian afrobeat star Paul Okoye, widely known as Rudeboy, gave his fans more than they bargained for during the opening leg of his 2026 Australian tour. The singer, formerly of the legendary duo P-Square, made headlines after a video surfaced showing him falling off the stage mid-performance.

The mishap occurred on the night of April 25, 2026, while Paul was performing the classic P-Square hit “Forever.” Footage captured by fans shows the singer moving toward the edge of the stage to engage with the front row before losing his footing and tumbling into the security pit.

The music momentarily paused as security personnel and fans rushed to assist him. Demonstrating the “show must go on” spirit, Paul was quickly helped back onto the stage and finished the set to cheers from the Perth crowd.

As the video went viral on April 30, Nigerians were quick to weigh in with a mix of concern and humor.