Peter Okoye, one half of the iconic Nigerian music duo P-Square, has publicly addressed the ongoing tension with his twin brother and former bandmate, Paul Okoye. The brothers, who together formed one of Africa’s most successful music groups, have been at odds for several years, culminating in a series of solo ventures and public disputes.
In his statement, Peter expressed deep frustration over what he perceives as repeated attempts by Paul to discredit his contributions to the group. He referenced multiple interviews in which Paul allegedly claimed responsibility for writing and singing the majority of P-Square’s songs, a narrative Peter vehemently disputes.
“Just like I have told you several times, I am not in any competition with you or anybody else,” Peter wrote. “However, seeing you grant countless interviews where you constantly discredit my efforts in the group that we both created and built together really speaks volumes.”
Peter went on to list numerous P-Square hits, such as “Get-Squared,” “Bizzy Body,” “Personally,” and “Alingo,” which he implied were collaborative efforts, questioning Paul’s narrative that he was the primary creative force behind their success. He also defended the song “EjeaJo,” which he wrote, against Paul’s criticism that it was a failure.
“Every time I have spoken in interviews about P-Square, I have always used ‘we’ and ‘us’ because I saw us as a team,” Peter emphasized. “But whenever you speak, it’s always ‘I’ and ‘me,’ even when I’m standing right beside you. It’s as if I never existed.”
Peter’s statement also touched on the impact of their feud on their fanbase and the music industry, lamenting the fact that their once-unified brand has become a source of public spectacle. “The fans didn’t fall in love with P-Square because of who sang or danced the most. What made us special was the magic that came from our combined effort – us two!” he asserted.
He expressed disappointment that rather than focusing on reclaiming their spot at the top of the music industry, Paul has, in his view, chosen to pursue personal glory at the expense of their legacy. “Rather than joining forces with me to reclaim our number 1 spot in the music industry, you chose to team up with Jude to claim the number 1 spot in the P-Square group, always looking for opportunities to marginalize and humiliate me,” Peter wrote, referencing their older brother, Jude Okoye, who managed the group.
The statement also touched on personal grievances, including Paul’s alleged disrespect towards Peter’s family and efforts to turn their fans against him. Despite the bitterness of the situation, Peter ended his message with a note of well-wishing, saying, “I genuinely wish you nothing but the best, bro!”
Peter concluded by teasing an upcoming statement regarding the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), promising to address the matter before the end of the day.
The fallout between the Okoye brothers has been a source of much speculation and sadness among fans, who have long hoped for a reconciliation that would bring P-Square back to its former glory. Whether this latest communication will open the door for dialogue remains to be seen, but it underscores the deep wounds that still exist within one of Africa’s most beloved music families.
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