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Former P-Square manager and music executive Jude Okoye has firmly rejected allegations by his younger brother, Peter Okoye, also known as Mr P, that he diverted more than $1.2 million in music royalties and engaged in financial misconduct. In a video posted on his Instagram page on Sunday, August 2, 2026, Jude insisted that all royalty payments and financial distributions were properly documented and carried out in accordance with existing agreements. He maintained that the claims had already been investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and are now the subject of ongoing court proceedings, urging the public to disregard what he described as "false narratives" circulating on social media.
The latest clash between the Okoye brothers, who together with Paul Okoye (Rudeboy) formed the iconic P-Square group, has reignited public interest in their long-running family feud. Peter had earlier released a series of videos detailing allegations that Jude withheld financial records, delayed access to the group's backend catalogue, and mismanaged royalty payments. Responding to these claims, Jude accused his younger brother of attempting to sway public opinion while deliberately avoiding court appearances. "You are trying to bait me. You know the court is not going to your favour," Jude said. He further alleged that Peter had failed to honour court sittings, stating, "Why are you dodging to make appearance in court? For three good sittings now, you dey dodge court."
Addressing the specific allegation that he and Paul diverted a royalty payment of about $25,000, Jude provided a detailed explanation. He maintained that the payment was made according to Peter's own instructions in 2016. According to Jude, records from digital music distributor IROKO show that Peter directed his share of the royalties to be paid directly into his personal account, while the balance belonging to Jude and Paul was paid into the Northside Entertainment account. "Peter's money was sent to him directly. Peter knows this. This has been trashed by the EFCC. We are still in court. How do you explain this?" Jude stated.
Jude also rejected Peter's claim that he had been removed as a signatory to P-Square's bank accounts. Displaying what he described as the official bank mandate from FCMB, Jude maintained that Peter, Paul, and himself were all authorised signatories to the group's accounts. He claimed that the issue had already been addressed during court proceedings, where Peter later acknowledged his signatory status after being confronted with documentary evidence. "Peter remained a signatory to all P-Square accounts," Jude said, adding that the same documents had already been presented before the court.
On the issue of backend records and the music catalogue, Jude disputed Peter's claim that it took three and a half months to hand over access to the group's streaming data. According to Jude, the requested records were released within six days, and download logs showed that Peter accessed the files immediately after they were made available. He also challenged Peter's assertion that he had only recently begun receiving royalty payments in United States dollars, maintaining that payment records show the singer had been paid in dollars since 2012.
Jude spoke about the personal toll the legal battle has taken on him, revealing that his accounts have been frozen for over two years and that he has been unable to travel. "They've frozen my account for over two years. For over two years, I can't travel," he said. Despite the strain, Jude insisted he would not delve into matters still before the court beyond responding to what he described as false narratives.
The dispute between the Okoye brothers has a long and complicated history. P-Square, comprising twin brothers Peter and Paul, dominated the African music scene for over a decade before splitting in 2017. Although they reunited in 2021, the group disbanded again in 2024 following renewed disagreements over finances and management. The conflict escalated into an investigation by the EFCC, which charged Jude with alleged money laundering to the tune of N1.38 billion, $1 million, and £34,537.59. He has pleaded not guilty, and the case is pending before the Federal High Court in Lagos. Peter has testified against his elder brother in court, accusing him of secretly registering a company in his wife's name to divert royalties.
Jude has consistently denied the allegations, insisting that all income from their musical projects was shared equally among the three brothers. He has provided bank documents and email correspondences to support his defence, claiming that Peter received his share of royalties directly. The latest exchange adds another layer to the long-running dispute, as the royalty case continues before the court with both parties maintaining opposing positions. Jude has urged members of the public to ignore comments circulating on social media regarding the dispute, noting that he would allow the judicial process to determine the facts of the case. For now, the Okoye brothers remain locked in a bitter legal and public relations battle, with no end in sight to their family feud.
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