Nigerian singer Paul Okoye of the now-defunct Psquare, also known as Rudeboy, has stirred up a debate with his advice to Nigerians, encouraging them on the news to avoid rent and become homeowners.

According to Paul, the beginning of financial freedom was to avoid rent and to own a home, irrespective of the location.

The singer, who has been involved in an online fight with his twin brother Peter Okoye, added that the fear of landlords was the beginning of disrespect.

"See ehh... No matter what you do in life make sure you work soo hard to avoid rent. Because that's a lifetime freedom. Get yours.

"It doesn't matter where or the location. The fear of landlords is the beginning of disrespect and see finish. Get yours.

"That will be the beginning of your financial freedom," the singer wrote on his Instastory.