Psquare, which was founded in 2003, became one of the most successful musical groups in Nigeria by dominating the charts with its unique pop and Afrobeat blend. However, rivalry was brewing under the surface, especially over Jude Okoye, their older brother, and how he managed their business. By 2015, these disagreements had gotten worse, with Jude giving Paul the benefit of the doubt when making crucial decisions and Peter alleging that he was being disregarded. In 2016, he announced his departure from the group and publicly expressed his dissatisfaction on social media, which caused a popular backlash.
Peter became even more angry at Jude’s involvement because he publicly sided with Paul. After the final breakup of Psquare, Peter became Mr. P Paul became Rudeboy, and the brothers moved out on their own. The reputation of PSquare hung over their solo careers, though they saw some success.
Their wives were supposedly involved in the fight as well, rumored to have their conflicts. It is said that Lola, Peter’s wife, and Anita, Paul’s ex-wife, were never on the same page, which added to the hostility between the brothers. Psquare brother’s already tense relationship is thought to have been further prolonged by these personal problems, even if the details of their disputes are still unknown.
Paul and Anita’s divorce in 2022 brought even another level of complications to the family drama. Even though the divorce was friendly, the public’s impression of the Okoye family’s continuous division was influenced by it. Psquare’s already tense relationship was made worse by personal grievances on top of their disagreements over commercial issues. Paul later remarried his girlfriend Ivy Ifeoma Iboko from Igbere, Abia state
Peter felt betrayed and excluded from decision-making processes, and he believed that this financial mishandling was a major factor in the group’s disintegration. The tension was so much that they could be seen exchanging pounces in their lawyer’s Place.
Unexpectedly, Peter accused Paul and Jude of financial fraud in a petition he filed with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in 2023. After meeting the requirements for their bail, Paul and Jude were released from custody without facing any charges.
There have been times when Psquare have tried to make amends despite their ongoing conflict. They had a brief reunion in 2021, performing and celebrating their 40th birthdays. But this reunion was only temporary. In a recent letter, Peter expressed his wish to set their issues aside with each other.
The conflict between Psquare is a tragic story of fame, family, and money gone bad. Personal grievances and public outbursts contributed to a rooted bitterness that started as a conflict over management and finances.
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Peter became even more angry at Jude’s involvement because he publicly sided with Paul. After the final breakup of Psquare, Peter became Mr. P Paul became Rudeboy, and the brothers moved out on their own. The reputation of P-Square hung over their solo careers, though they saw some success.
Unexpectedly, Peter accused Paul and Jude of financial mismanagement in a petition he filed with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in 2023. After meeting the requirements for their bail, Paul and Jude were released from custody without facing any charges.
There was serious financial fraud, according to Peter, who accused Paul and Jude of using Northside Music Ltd. to siphon off money intended for PSquare’s combined use, the legal company assigned to handle Psquare’s business is Northside Entertainment.
The way royalties, performance fees, and other financial transactions were handled alarmed Peter since he believed they were not handled openly and Northside Music was used instead of Northside Entertainment, Peter claimed that after further investigations he found out that Paul and Jude Okoye were the directors of the fraudulent company.
The fact that Paul openly disclosed that his twin brother Peter was the driving force behind the lawsuit that resulted in his arrest revealed the degree of the brothers’ conflict. Paul expressed extreme hurt and disbelief over his brother’s conduct at what he considered to be one of the lowest times of their relationship.
Psquare relationship seems to be more damaged than ever, and recent events imply that the wounds could be too deep to mend, despite fans’ unwavering hopes for a lasting reunion.
Recent events show that the former Presidential candidate for the Labour Party Peter Obi has met with all Psquare (Peter, Paul, and Jude) separately as a means to sort out the pending issues brewing to destroy the Northside Entertainment and the Okoye family.
