Peter Okoye, one-half of the renowned Nigerian music duo P-Square, has publicly addressed his brother Paul Okoye’s recent interviews where Paul claimed to have written and performed 99% of their songs. Peter’s response, delivered in an open letter on X.com, reveals his disappointment and frustration with Paul’s ongoing efforts to discredit his contributions to the group.
In his letter, Peter refuted Paul’s claims and highlighted several popular P-Square tracks that he had written, including “Ejeajo,” “Get-Squared,” “Bizzy Body,” and “Personally.” He criticized Paul for not acknowledging these songs and accused him of misrepresenting their collaborative efforts.
Peter wrote, “My dear brother Paul, I am not in competition with you or anyone else. However, seeing you repeatedly discredit my work in the group that we built together speaks volumes. In your recent interviews, you claimed to have written and sung 99% of all P-Square songs, including discrediting our collaboration on ‘EjeaJo’ with TI. You even used YouTube views to undermine my contributions.”
Peter also pointed out Paul’s tendency to use “I” and “me” in interviews, which he believes diminishes their joint achievements. He emphasized that the success of P-Square was a result of their combined talent and unity, not solely due to one individual’s efforts.
He continued, “Every time I speak about P-SQUARE, I use ‘we’ and ‘us’ because I view us as a team. But whenever you speak, it’s always ‘I’ and ‘me,’ even when I’m standing right beside you. It’s as if I don’t exist.”
Peter expressed regret for not addressing Paul’s previous claims in 2015 and questioned the motives behind Paul’s public statements. He challenged Paul’s narrative, asking if either of them is more successful individually than they were as P-Square.
“I wonder what you gain from constantly belittling me and turning fans against me. You have disrespected me and my family and even sided with Jude against me. Now, it feels like you are trying to turn fans against me,” Peter wrote.
Peter concluded by wishing Paul well and expressing a desire to focus on his music peacefully. He also hinted at addressing the EFCC matter separately.
The ongoing dispute between the Okoye brothers has been marked by their individual pursuits as Rudeboy and Mr. P since their breakup, with Peter hoping for a potential reconciliation and return to their former success as a duo.