Music Executive Jude Okoye Brands Mr P a Liar

Music executive Jude Okoye has hit back at his younger brother, Peter Okoye (Mr P), branding him a “liar and a manipulator” while releasing documents he says debunk allegations of financial misconduct in the long-running P-Square family dispute.

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The response follows Mr. P's release of the latest installment in a series of tell-all videos outlining claims of royalty diversions, forged signatures, hidden accounts, and unequal revenue splits through Northside Music/Entertainment. In Part 3, Peter alleged that over $1 million in royalties from around 2017 to 2023 was siphoned off, that Jude took a 40% cut while the twins received 30% each, and that he was excluded from key financial information and accounts.

Jude, the older Okoye brother and former longtime manager of the once-dominant P-Square duo (Peter and twin Paul Okoye, known as Rudeboy), responded with a detailed video titled “Debunking the Lies.” He accused Peter of distorting facts, creating false narratives to sway public opinion while legal matters are still ongoing, and using manipulative tactics.

Key points from Jude’s rebuttal:

• Royalties and the $25,000 issue: Jude explained that certain payments followed instructions Peter issued in 2016. He referenced an email from digital distributor Iroking showing Peter requested that his personal share be paid directly to him, with the remaining funds for Jude and Paul going into the Northside Entertainment account.

• Signatory status: Jude denied claims that Peter was removed as a signatory, presenting official bank mandates showing Peter remained a signatory on relevant P-Square accounts. He stated these documents have already been submitted to court.

• Catalogue and backend records: Addressing the delay of three-and-a-half months to release music catalogue backend data, Jude stated the request was made in October 2022, and the materials were sent within six days. Download records allegedly confirmed access the same day.

• Dollar royalties and larger sums: Jude showed records indicating Peter received dollar royalty payments dating back to at least 2012, countering claims of recent first-time dollar receipts. He rejected the broader claim that over $1 million (or similar large sums) was improperly diverted, insisting distributions followed documented agreements.

• Northside Music: Jude noted that the company has been registered for years and maintained that its processes were transparent and previously audited.

Jude emphasized that many of these issues had already been examined by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and are part of ongoing court cases. He stated he would limit public comments on active legal matters to only correcting what he called false narratives.

The feud has deep roots. P-Square, known for their tight harmonies, energetic performances, and huge hits in the 2000s and early 2010s, first split publicly around 2016–2017 amid management and financial disagreements involving Jude. Periods of reconciliation followed, including attempts at group activity, but tensions resurfaced with new allegations, EFCC involvement, and court cases. Peter has depicted a pattern of control, opacity, and self-dealing; Jude and sometimes Paul have countered that Peter’s accounts are selective, exaggerated, or motivated by other interests. Paul Okoye has largely remained quiet during the latest wave of public videos.

Fans and observers remain divided. Some view Peter’s detailed videos and documents as overdue accountability; others see Jude’s receipts and timeline corrections as exposing inconsistencies and urge the brothers to keep family and business disputes out of the public eye. The saga continues to evoke nostalgia for P-Square’s peak, while highlighting the personal and financial toll of ongoing family conflicts in Nigeria’s music industry.

As of the latest exchanges in early August 2026, both sides stand firm, with key financial and ownership questions still awaiting court decisions.