Lagos — August 9, 2026:
Veteran Nigerian musician Daddy Showkey has condemned the ongoing public feud between twin brothers Peter and Paul Okoye of the defunct group P-Square, declaring that they have destroyed what he described as the biggest music brand Africa has ever produced.
Speaking in an interview with Goldmyne TV, the galala star expressed deep disappointment over the protracted rift involving the Okoye brothers and their older sibling Jude.
“P-Square destroyed the biggest brand that Africa produced. P-Square isn’t for them alone,” Daddy Showkey stated.
He stressed that successful entertainers owe their fame and careers to the public and should prioritise fans when making major decisions. Drawing from his own experience, he said: “As an entertainer, I can decide to lock myself in my room and celebrate my 50 years on stage. I am celebrating because it is the people that made me Daddy Showkey. If the people have made you, you are not considering them but considering how much you guys are making.”
Daddy Showkey, who has previously attempted to mediate between the brothers, warned that the long-term consequences of their continued conflict would become evident with time. He urged them to prioritise their familial bond over personal differences.
“Dragging themselves like this, the future will tell. No matter what, you guys are brothers. No matter what, you should look for a place to resolve things because you have children. Tomorrow you will carry this beef to your children,” he added.
The comments come amid the latest escalation of the long-running dispute among Peter (Mr P), Paul (Rudeboy) and Jude Okoye. The group, once one of Africa’s most successful music acts, first split publicly in 2017, briefly reunited in 2021, and parted ways again in 2024.
Recent exchanges have centred on allegations of royalty mismanagement, financial irregularities and control of the P-Square catalogue and brand name.
Daddy Showkey’s intervention adds to growing calls from industry figures for the brothers to resolve their differences privately and protect the legacy of a brand that once dominated African popular music.
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