10 Things to Know About the Renewed P-Square Family Feud

The renewed crisis rocking one of Africa’s biggest music groups, P-Square, has once again thrown the Okoye family into the spotlight. Fresh legal battles, allegations over music rights and public exchanges have reignited a feud many fans hoped had ended after the twins reunited in 2021.

Here are 10 key things to know about the latest chapter in the P-Square saga.

1. Peter Okoye says Jude has filed another lawsuit against him

Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr P, recently alleged that his elder brother and former manager, Jude Okoye, has instituted a fresh legal action aimed at preventing him from performing songs released under the P-Square brand. According to Peter, the case is separate from other legal matters already before the courts.

2. The dispute is about more than just performances

The renewed feud revolves around ownership of P-Square’s music catalogue, copyrights, publishing rights, royalties and other intellectual property. The outcome could determine who has the legal authority to perform, license or commercially exploit songs recorded under the P-Square name.

3. Jude Okoye was once the group’s manager

Before the fallout, Jude Okoye managed P-Square through Northside Entertainment, overseeing the business affairs of the award-winning duo for several years. His role in the group’s finances and management has remained a recurring issue in the family’s disagreements.

4. This isn’t the first time the family has fallen apart

The famous twin brothers first split in 2017, ending one of Africa’s most successful music partnerships after disagreements over management, finances and creative control. The separation saw both brothers pursue solo careers as Mr P and Rudeboy.

5. Their much-celebrated reunion didn’t last

After years apart, Peter and Paul reunited in 2021, delighting millions of fans with performances and renewed collaborations. However, the reunion eventually collapsed as fresh disagreements emerged over business dealings, finances and the management of the P-Square brand.

6. Multiple legal battles are now unfolding

Peter maintains that the latest lawsuit is different from the ongoing dispute involving Northside Music, suggesting that the family’s disagreements have expanded into multiple legal fronts involving business ownership and music rights.

7. The feud has played out in public

Rather than remaining behind closed doors, the dispute has unfolded through interviews, videos and social media posts. Peter, Paul and Jude have all made public statements at different times, with each side offering its own account of what led to the renewed breakdown.

8. Paul Okoye has also spoken on the crisis

Paul Okoye, better known as Rudeboy, has repeatedly expressed a desire for peace but has also defended his own position whenever the family dispute resurfaces. His comments have often highlighted the complexity of the disagreements within the Okoye family.

9. Fans are divided, but many want one thing

The renewed fallout has split fans across social media. While some support Peter’s claims, others have defended Jude or Paul. Despite the differing opinions, many fans continue to hope that the brothers can settle their differences and preserve the legacy they built together.

10. P-Square’s legacy remains bigger than the feud

Despite years of disputes, P-Square remains one of Africa’s most influential music groups, with numerous hit songs, sold-out concerts and international awards. As the legal battles continue, many in the entertainment industry believe the decisions reached in court could shape the future use of the group’s music catalogue, but for fans, the greatest hope remains reconciliation rather than another courtroom victory.