Paul Okoye Reveals New Challenges in P-Square’s Relationship
Paul Okoye, one half of the acclaimed music duo P-Square, has opened up about ongoing difficulties in his relationship with his twin brother and bandmate, Peter Okoye. Despite public perceptions that the duo had reconciled, Paul suggests that new issues have emerged, stirring fresh troubles within the group.
In a recent interview, Paul discussed the current state of their relationship, shedding light on the complexities that continue to affect the once-unified duo.
Speaking in an interview, “Out of four brothers working together, everybody plays their part. It is not just a money thing.
“At some point, it felt like I was the one doing all the music, so I had to move, so he (Peter) could do the music as well. I was accused of claiming that I was the singer, while he was the dancer. Whenever we went to some places, people would ask who was the singer and who was the dancer, and I didn’t know he was taking it to heart. I once told him not to let those things get to him, because that was the part people saw him play.”
Paul also attributed some of the tension between him and Peter to their 2014 collaboration with American rapper T.I. on the track “Ejeajo.” He noted that the song’s sound diverged from the traditional P-Square style that fans were accustomed to.
To prevent further discord and preserve “the P-Square touch,” Paul proposed that each of them contribute five songs to the album, aiming to maintain a balanced and cohesive musical direction.
“All of a sudden, he (Peter) said he wanted to quit, and I asked him if we could make the news public but he refused. The implication was that if I went solo, people would see me as a bad person. That was why I decided to speak.
“Otherwise, I have over 200 songs that I don’t know what to do with them. I feel the fans need to start knowing (these things).”
Recounting an incident from earlier in the year, Paul stated,
“Something happened this year. I was invited by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over a petition written against me and my elder brother.
“When I got there, I asked them what happened. They had already printed out the statement of my (bank) account, and they started an investigation. However, one month ago, they called us and our elder brother, and declared us innocent.
“The only difference was our lifestyle. He took us back to a bank statement of 2007 over a $200,000 credit (I got), though we traced his part of the funds to a vehicle he bought. After the truth came out that I was innocent, he still did not apologize.
“I am not speaking up, because I want to bring anybody down. He accused me of selling our (music) catalogue; the same catalogue I wrote 99 per cent of. For now, I just want to continue my thing.”