D’banj Calls on Federal Government to Intervene in P-Square and Jude Okoye’s Ongoing Feud
Veteran Afrobeats superstar, D’banj, has publicly appealed to the Nigerian federal government to mediate in the ongoing rift between the iconic musical duo P-Square — Peter and Paul Okoye — and their elder brother and former manager, Jude Okoye.
The tension escalated after Peter Okoye filed a lawsuit against Jude and his company, Northside Entertainment, alleging financial fraud. Paul Okoye has also been drawn into the controversy, publicly defending Jude and accusing Peter of attempting to tarnish their brother’s image. The dispute, now a $1 million legal battle, has generated heated conversations across the Nigerian entertainment industry.
In a recent interview with Adesope Live, D’banj expressed his deep concern over the feud. He emphasized the importance of reconciliation and preserving the group’s musical legacy, even if they no longer perform together as a duo.
“The saga between Peter and Jude is a very sad one. When you want to fight, you only know the beginning, you really do not know the end even if you are right or wrong,” D’banj said.
He revealed that he recently had a conversation with Peter, who shared personal insights about the situation. D’banj expressed optimism that there’s still room for peace through open dialogue.
“If it’s even a money issue, there’s no better time to resolve it. They own their catalogue, which is highly valuable. They can still come to an agreement not necessarily to reunite as a group, but to resolve their issues.”
D’banj stressed that mentors, influential figures, or even the federal government could play a crucial role in brokering peace.
“This is beyond us, their colleagues. Someone they respect should intervene. If possible, the nation. There are institutions like the Bank of Industry that can help structure solutions for situations like this.”
D’banj referenced a past incident involving football legend Jay Jay Okocha, whose funds were allegedly locked in a failed bank until the then President Olusegun Obasanjo stepped in to ensure he was reimbursed. He believes a similar governmental intervention could help the Okoye brothers resolve their differences.
“They’ve made Nigeria proud. Their legacy is too important to be lost to legal battles. There’s always a way forward.”
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