- Nigerian singer Peter Okoye has criticized his elder brother Jude Okoye for his recent comments about former artists who left his record label.
- Jude claims artists like Peter owed success to his support but became greedy after leaving, while Peter Okoye asserts respect must be earned, stating Jude is older and doesn’t deserve it.
Nigerian singer Peter Okoye, formerly of the iconic music duo P-Square, has fired back at his elder brother Jude Okoye over controversial remarks about former artists who parted ways with his record label.
Jude recently took to Instagram on Saturday, June 28, 2025, claiming that artists who left his label including Peter only achieved success due to his backing, but eventually struggled due to greed.
In a fiery response shared via his own Instagram page on Monday, June 30, 2025, Peter dismissed Jude’s claims, insisting that respect must be earned and not automatically granted based on age. He emphasized that Jude had never acted like a supportive elder brother, but rather served in a paid capacity as P-Square’s manager, like others before him, until he was relieved of his duties.
Peter also revisited a troubling episode where Jude allegedly made statements to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which he says led to his own arrest and time in detention. According to Peter, that betrayal marked a turning point.
He went on to reveal that since going solo, his career has brought him more financial gain and personal peace than during his years with the now-defunct group.
He wrote, “JUST because you’re older doesn’t mean you deserve respect. Respect is earned, not given. Calling me broke or wishing I were broke has been your wish. These are the exact same words you told the EFCC officials. And you ended up getting locked up in prison. Of course, again, you have to come up with another narrative, “Broke” Let’s set the record straight: you were shouldering who? Maybe them, but not me. Agbaya, you were employed as a manager by Peter and Paul PSQUARE, and you got sacked, just like the other 2 managers before you. Period!
“I understand this may not sit well with some people, but truth be told, aside from my businesses, what I now earn on my own as a solo artiste is more than what I used to earn after splitting three ways as PSQUARE, plus the so-called manager. I am talking about both shows and endorsements. It really makes me question the point of sharing with people who stole from you, betrayed you, and still discriminate against your efforts!?
“This solo journey has been a blessing more rewarding and profitable, financially and personally, no doubt. And it has also brought peace of mind. And if you don’t relate or it doesn’t make sense to you, no worries it’s not meant to. But I am grateful. But again, despite being in court! Una never still answers the question, una thief abi una no thief? Ndi ori.
“I have stopped playing nice and being the mature one while getting disrespected! I started treating people exactly how they treat me. Respect me, I respect you! Ignore me, I ignore you! Cross me, and I cut you off, simple.
“Life isn’t about begging people for fair treatment! It’s about matching energy.
