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TRENDING: PSquare Feud: Fans back Mr P, launch campaign to boost his music
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Nigeria /Culture & Society

TRENDING: PSquare Feud: Fans back Mr P, launch campaign to boost his music

From Premium Times · () English

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At a glance

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  • Fans are supporting Peter Okoye (Mr P) amid his public dispute with his brothers, Paul (Rudeboy) and Jude Okoye.
  • Mr P released a video series detailing the family's financial disagreements and alleged mismanagement by Jude.
  • Supporters are campaigning to boost Mr P's music, with his YouTube subscribers and music video views reportedly increasing.

A public feud between Nigerian music duo P-Square's twin brothers, Peter Okoye (Mr P) and Paul Okoye (Rudeboy), has intensified, drawing significant fan support for Mr P. The dispute, which involves their elder brother and former manager Jude Okoye, has dominated online conversations.

Mr P has released a multi-part video series detailing the events leading to the group's repeated breakups and ongoing financial disagreements. He has accused Jude of claiming ownership of P-Square, withholding financial records, and mishandling royalty payments. Jude has denied these allegations, calling them "blatant lies" and stating that financial records were presented during a previous investigation.

blatant lies

โ€” Jude OkoyeJude Okoye's denial of allegations made by his brother, Mr P.

Fans have rallied behind Mr P, expressing solidarity through social media campaigns encouraging streams of his latest single and subscriptions to his YouTube channel. Reports indicate a rise in his subscriber count and significant views on his music video. The renewed family dispute unfolds alongside criminal proceedings against Jude Okoye, who faces money-laundering charges.

P-Square, formed in 1999, became one of Africa's biggest music groups. The brothers first split in 2017, reunited in 2021, and broke up again in 2024 due to disagreements over finances and management. Mr P testified as a prosecution witness in the case against Jude, while Rudeboy publicly defended their brother.

manipulative tactics

โ€” Jude OkoyeJude Okoye's characterization of his brother's claims.
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