Eric Patrick
Nigerian singer Peter Okoye, one-half of the now-defunct music duo PSquare, has publicly slammed his elder brother and former manager, Jude Okoye, over a cryptic social media post.
On Friday, Jude shared an Instagram post that appeared to take aim at former collaborators, accusing unnamed individuals of betrayal after rising to fame with his help.
He wrote, “They all have one thing in common: they were big, influential, and successful when I was shouldering them with my platform until they got greedy and wanted to eat alone and so left.
“They never complained afterward… rather, they bragged about their ‘newfound freedom’… Years down the line they fell off… instead of accepting responsibility… they are pointing fingers at the same person they left for their ‘freedom’.”
Jude also alleged attempts to “blackmail” him into submission, claiming false allegations of money laundering and fraud were concocted against him “to get me jailed.”
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the singer fired back at his elder brother, challenging his claims and questioning why he continues to undermine his success.
He also accused Jude of trying to take credit for his achievements and expressed frustration over what he described as a persistent effort to downplay his individual accomplishments.
“JUST BECAUSE YOU’RE OLDER, DOESN’T MEAN YOU DESERVE RESPECT. RESPECT IS EARNED, NOT GIVEN,” Peter began.
“Calling me broke or wishing I was broke has been your wish.
“These are the exact same words you told the EFCC officials. And you ended up getting locked up in prison.
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“Of course, you have to come up with another narrative,” he continued.
“You were shouldering who? Agbaya, you were employed as a manager by Peter and Paul and you got sacked the same as the other two managers before you. Period!.
“This solo journey has been a blessing—more rewarding and profitable, both financially and personally, no doubt.
“And it has also brought me peace of mind.
“Despite the fact we are in court! You still haven’t answered the question, ARE YOU A THIEF OR NOT? Ndi ori.”
He concluded the fiery thread with a declaration of self-respect and a warning to those who cross him.
“I have stopped playing nice and being the mature one while getting disrespected!… Life isn’t about begging people for fair treatment! It’s about matching energy… Tit for tat!”