The music world was once again shaken as a new rift emerged between the famous P-Square brothers, Paul and Peter Okoye.
The ongoing tensions became public when Paul claimed that his twin brother, Peter, had filed a petition against him with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Peter responded, clarifying that the petition was actually directed at their elder brother and former manager, Jude Okoye.
This latest dispute has reignited discussions about the brothers’ history of conflicts, bringing to light the underlying issues that have caused their frequent fallouts.
At the center of the latest dispute is their elder brother, Jude Okoye, who managed P-Square for many years. Peter Okoye recently took to Instagram to publicly accuse Jude of financial misconduct. He revealed that Jude had set up a secret company, Northside Music, which was nearly identical in name to their official management company, Northside Entertainment. According to Peter, this company was used by Jude to divert funds from P-Square’s earnings into a separate account owned by Jude and his wife, Ifeoma.
Peter’s post read, “I discovered another company with a similar name, Northside Music, and to my shock, the founders were Jude Okoye and his wife. The registered address was their family home.” He further accused Jude of channeling money meant for P-Square into this secret company and stated that several payments had been made to Paul from this account.
In his defense, Jude responded by claiming that the funds were a loan he owed Paul following the sale of his home in the United States. This financial dispute has only added to the tensions between the brothers, as Peter had previously disowned Jude as their manager in 2016, warning business partners that any transactions made with Jude on behalf of P-Square were at their own risk.
Beyond financial disputes, family dynamics have also played a significant role in the ongoing conflict between the Okoye brothers. Since Peter married his wife, Lola, in 2013, rumors have circulated about tensions within the family, particularly because Lola is nine years older than Peter and of Yoruba descent, while the Okoye family is Igbo. This cultural and age difference reportedly caused discontent among some family members.
Despite the rumored disapproval, Peter has always been vocal about his love for his wife. On their fifth wedding anniversary in 2018, he reminisced about the early days of their relationship, writing, “Thank you for my first air-conditioned car experience… Maybe divorcing you to make you a baby mama will make some people happy, but that is not our portion.”
The tension between the brothers was further highlighted when Paul issued a cryptic warning to an unnamed woman shortly after the birth of his twins, accusing her of trying to disrupt the peace between him and his brother. He posted on social media, “Don’t take my silence for granted…only a woman can come where brothers are working in peace and destroy it.” This was widely interpreted as a reference to the ongoing tensions between the brothers’ wives and their influence on the family dynamics.
Peter, seemingly in response to Paul’s post, stated, “People who can’t stand to see the success of others will never experience their own.” This exchange of words on social media only fueled speculation that the brothers’ relationship was strained due to interference from their wives and other family members.
Over the years, the Okoye brothers have had numerous break-ups and reconciliations, leaving their fans weary. Recently, both brothers received visits from Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, raising hopes among fans that he might succeed in reconciling them. However, despite efforts from various influential figures, including billionaires, governors, and celebrities, previous attempts to mend the relationship between the brothers have largely been unsuccessful.
Despite their internal struggles, both brothers acknowledge that they were more successful as P-Square than as solo artists. During their time together, P-Square’s music videos often garnered between 40 million and over 100 million views on YouTube. However, their recent reunion did not bring back the same level of success.
Their latest songs, “Jaiye (Ihe Geme)” and “Find Somebody,” have not achieved the same popularity as their earlier hits. “Jaiye” had only 11 million views on YouTube, a significant drop from their previous records. In contrast, Peter’s solo hit, “Paloma,” featuring Singah, had 36 million views, while “Follow My Lead,” featuring Wande Coal, had just 601,000 views. Paul, known as Rudeboy, saw similar mixed results, with his music video for “Ifia” reaching 3.6 million views, while “Reason With Me” achieved a remarkable 221 million views.
The brothers’ acknowledgment that they made more money and had greater success together as P-Square underscores the challenges they face in their solo careers and the potential impact of their continued conflicts on their professional lives.
As the Okoye brothers navigate yet another chapter of their tumultuous relationship, their fans are left wondering whether this latest rift will lead to another separation or if they will find a way to reconcile once again. With the involvement of high-profile figures like Peter Obi and the deep-rooted issues that continue to resurface, the future of P-Square remains uncertain.
What is clear, however, is that the Okoye brothers’ journey, both as a musical duo and as a family, has been marked by a complex web of financial, familial, and professional challenges. Whether they will be able to overcome these obstacles and regain their former glory as P-Square is a question that only time will answer.