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P-SQUARE CRISIS: Elder Brother, Henry Okoye Doubts Peter, Paul Will Ever Reconcile, Appeals for Family Peace
The long-running family and business dispute surrounding Nigeria’s famous music twins, Peter and Paul Okoye of the defunct P-Square, has taken another emotional turn, with their eldest brother, Henry Okoye, expressing doubts that the siblings may ever fully restore the close relationship they once shared.
Henry, who spoke during an interview with social commentator Jos Connection at the Okoye family’s residence in Plateau State on Friday, said the prolonged disagreement between the twins had gone on for so long that he was no longer confident that a lasting reconciliation would be possible.
His intervention comes amid renewed tension surrounding the brothers, whose relationship has been marked by repeated separations, reunions and fresh disagreements over the years.
According to Henry, Peter has made efforts to resolve the family dispute, but he remains uncertain about whether Paul will be willing to reciprocate those efforts and rebuild the bond that once made P-Square one of Africa’s most successful sibling music groups.
“Peter is trying, I don’t know if Jude used juju on Paul because he was the nicest person in the family before. But the way he changed is surprising. What is happening now is my prayer. I watched all Peter’s series on what transpired.
“They promised me 20 per cent when they start making money. Jude intervened and dismissed that. I challenged him that he wasn’t there when we started everything but now chasing everybody away from them,” Henry said.
The elder Okoye brother said he would welcome nothing more than seeing Peter and Paul put their differences aside and reunite, but admitted that he had become pessimistic about the possibility of such a development.
“I will be happy for them to come back together but I don’t think it will happen. Paul was a very kind person,” he added.
Henry also spoke about his own experiences within the family, including an issue involving money which he said arose after the death of Peter’s father-in-law.
“When Peter’s wife’s dad died, I spoke to them why they left only me in Jos, Peter said I should meet Jude, he’s the one holding my money. I want all the family to come back. I have tried my best. Even Shehu Dantata spoke to them and they didn’t listen,” he said.
He appealed to Jude, the eldest of the Okoye brothers and former manager of P-Square, to play a role in bringing the family back together and helping to resolve the disagreements that have continued to divide the siblings.
Henry also made an emotional appeal to Paul to forgive Peter, recalling the support he said Peter offered him during a period of ill health, including reportedly taking responsibility for his hospital bills.
The latest intervention comes against the backdrop of a dispute that has lasted for years and has repeatedly threatened the relationship between the Okoye brothers.
Peter and Paul, who rose to international fame as P-Square, first suffered a major split in 2017. Their separation shocked millions of fans across Africa, as the twins had built a reputation not only as successful musicians but also as brothers whose careers and public image were closely intertwined.
The twins eventually reunited in 2021, sparking widespread excitement and renewed hope that their differences had finally been resolved.
However, that reconciliation proved temporary.
By 2024, another bitter dispute had emerged, once again putting the future of their relationship and the P-Square brand in doubt.
The renewed disagreement became increasingly public after Peter accused Paul of working with their elder brother, Jude, to undermine him. Peter also raised questions about the management of P-Square’s finances and alleged that royalties belonging to the group were being channelled through another company.
Peter specifically alleged that Northside Music Limited was receiving royalties belonging to P-Square and claimed that the company was linked to Jude and his wife.
Paul, however, took a different position, publicly defending Jude and accusing Peter of contributing to the legal problems his elder brother was facing.
In February 2025, Paul said he was supporting Jude because he believed his elder brother knew the truth about the matter. He also accused Peter of being responsible for putting Jude through the legal ordeal.
The dispute subsequently moved beyond public accusations and into the courtroom.
Jude was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over allegations involving N1.38 billion, $1 million and £34,537.59. He pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Peter later appeared as a witness against Jude, where he alleged that the former P-Square manager secretly incorporated Northside Music Limited and used the company to collect royalties belonging to the music group.
The financial controversy has continued to play out in court. During proceedings in February 2026, Peter reportedly admitted under cross-examination that he was a co-signatory to the Northside Entertainment Limited account, a development that contrasted with an earlier position that Jude was the sole signatory to the account.
Beyond the courtroom, the disagreement has continued to generate public reactions, with Peter and Paul offering contrasting accounts of their relationship, their business dealings and the role Jude played in the eventual collapse of P-Square.
It is against this backdrop that Henry’s latest intervention has attracted attention, particularly because it comes from within the family itself.
Rather than taking sides, Henry appears to be calling for the siblings to put their differences behind them and restore peace to the Okoye family.
His comments also underline the personal cost of the prolonged dispute, which has extended beyond music, business and legal battles to affect relationships among family members.
Henry said he had forgiven his siblings and reiterated his desire to see the family reunited.
For a family that once stood together at the centre of one of Africa’s biggest music success stories, his latest appeal represents another plea for an end to the bitterness and a return to peace, even if he remains uncertain that Peter and Paul can rebuild the relationship they once had.