Peter of Psquare Fame Drags Twin Brother to Court

Popular Nigerian singer Peter Okoye, one-half of the renowned P-Square music duo, has opened up about over 20 years of betrayal from his own family, revealing how it nearly broke him.

He is now prioritizing his mental health and has decided to speak out, not only on social media but also in court.

In an Instagram story shared on April 15, Peter wrote, “Don’t let ‘family’ be the reason you’re drowning in silence. I did , for over 20 years and it almost cost me everything. But now I know better , love doesn’t manipulate, loyalty doesn’t betray, and family doesn’t steal from you.”

Peter’s message came just a day after he testified against his elder brother and former manager, Jude Okoye, at a Federal High Court in Lagos. Jude is currently facing trial for allegedly laundering ₦1.38 billion, $1 million, and £34,537.59, alongside his company, Northside Music Limited. The case is being prosecuted by Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

During his testimony, Peter revealed that Jude had been the sole signatory to all P-Square’s accounts in major Nigerian banks and had used that power to cut him off financially after their split in 2017. He also claimed that Jude registered a company with a similar name to their group, using it to allegedly divert music royalties without Peter’s knowledge.

Peter said, “I discovered a company called Northside Music Limited. It looked like our original label, but it was owned by Jude and his wife. They used it to collect royalties that should have come to me.”

He further stated that when he asked for account details and music backend data, Jude refused to share them. Even bank officers confirmed that Jude instructed them not to give Peter access.

In court, Peter explained how attempts to reconcile and clarify the financial situation were ignored by both Jude and his twin brother Paul. He also revealed that after handing over the group’s music catalogue to a new distributor, he received over $22,000 within three months—proving he had been cut out of earnings for years.

Peter concluded, “If it costs my mental health, then it’s too expensive. My sanity matters.”

Jude Okoye has denied all allegations and pleaded not guilty. The trial, presided over by Justice Alexander Owoeye, is ongoing.