The Decade-Long Feud About PSquare (Peter And Paul Okoye)

In a surprising turn of events, three years after their highly-publicized and highly anticipated reunion, Nigerian superstars Peter and Paul Okoye, who make up the pop group P-Square, have split up again.

In 2003, 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 hits, including Bizzy Body, from their 2005 album, Get Squared.

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

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.

The rumors of their split first made headlines in 2015. But became apparent in 2017. 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 hands at their lawyer's office while insulting each other. 

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.

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 careers, releasing their sounds and embarking on individual projects.

in 2021, they both made joint appearances and showed signs of working through their issues. After reuniting, P-Square released the tracks 'Jaiye' and 'Find Somebody,' ahead of a highly anticipated new album.

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

However, in 2024, the beloved pair split up again, shocking their fans. Paul confirmed the split during an interview with City FM 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.