Psquare feud again: Rudeboy accuses twin brother of song theft

The lingering feud between twin brothers Peter and Paul Okoye, formerly of the popular music group PSquare, has taken a new turn.

Peter Okoye aka Mr P. has released a single titled “Winning”, which Paul claims is his original work.

Taking to his official social media handles, Paul aka Rudeboy claimed the track was produced by Vampire Craze, who has gone ahead to produce same track for Mr P.

Mr P and Rudeboy, when the going was good

Rudeboy also alleged that during their last stint together as PSquare, they had agreed to submit six songs each for an album in 2024.

Rudeboy’s protest post

According to him, following the group’s latest split, he had planned to release the track in June 2025.

2001: Formation of P-Square
In 2001, the brothers officially formed P-Square, a music duo that quickly rose to fame in Nigeria and beyond with their energetic Afrobeat music.

They released numerous chart-topping albums and hits, including Bizzy Body, Senorita, Last Night, Say Your Love, Do me, No one like you, Temptation, Get Squared, Your Name, Personally, E No Easy, and hundreds of others.

2004-2011: Successful era
Over the years, the pair continued to release hits. In 2011, the duo returned to the scene with the album, The Invasion.

They retained their position as one of Africa’s top music acts.

Over the years, their success continued to grow, winning over the hearts of their millions of fans.

2015: Growing tensions:
Behind the scenes, tensions began to rise between the pair due to disagreements over management and financial decisions.

Personal differences also started to surface over time, which impacted their working relationship.

2016: Public feud:

The rumours of their split first made headlines in 2015. But it was in 2017 that it became apparent that the centre could no longer hold.

In September, Peter Okoye announced his departure from P-Square, citing ongoing disagreements and irreconcilable differences with his brother Paul and their management.

The announcement led to a flurry of social media posts and interviews, with both brothers expressing their frustrations and grievances.

There was also a viral video of the brothers almost exchanging blows at their lawyer’s office while insulting each other.

When the fight between Peter and Paul started, Jude Okoye, their elder brother and long-time manager, picked sides with Paul.

2017: Split up and solo careers:
Following the split, Peter Okoye adopted the stage name Mr. P, while Paul Okoye performed under the name Rudeboy.

Both brothers embarked on their solo careers and experienced varying degrees of success while adjusting to life apart. They also put up the house they co-owned for sale.

2018: occasional reunions:
Despite their separation, Peter and Paul occasionally reunited for performances and public appearances.

These moments made fans and observers hint at possible ongoing efforts to mend their relationship. However, the underlying tensions remained.

Years after their split, Peter and Paul continued to build their individual careers, releasing their own sounds and embarking on individual projects.

2021: Reunion and public appearances:
The brothers make joint appearances and show signs of working through their issues.

Fans and the media speculated about the potential for reconciliation.

After reuniting, P-Square released the tracks ‘Jaiye’ and ‘Find Somebody,’ ahead of a highly anticipated new album.

2023: Renewed cooperation

The brothers express their desire to work together again. Public statements suggest that they were actively trying to restore their relationship and potentially collaborate in the future.

2024: Second breakup
In 2024, the beloved pair split up again, shocking their fans. Paul confirmed the split during an interview in August, saying, “Peter sent me a message that he was no longer interested. He told me to my face that he wants to quit.”

He further shared that his twin brother requested that they don’t make the split public, a decision he wasn’t comfortable with because of the chances of being labelled a bad person should he choose to reactivate his solo career.

Paul further revealed that Peter petitioned him and their older brother Jude Okoye to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), who invited him in for questioning.

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