- Jude Okoye has denied allegations by his younger brother, Peter Okoye, that he diverted more than $1.2 million in P-Square royalties.
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The former P-Square manager responded through a video titled “Debunking the Lies,” where he challenged claims made by Peter in his recent tell-all series.
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Jude denied claims that Peter was removed as a signatory to the group’s accounts or denied access to royalty records.
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The dispute marks another chapter in the long-running feud between the Okoye brothers.
Aug 03, (THEWILL) — Former P-Square manager Jude Okoye has denied allegations made by his younger brother, Peter Okoye (Mr P), that he diverted more than $1.2 million in royalties and mismanaged the group’s finances.
Peter had alleged that funds from several companies were paid into P-Square accounts without his knowledge and claimed that money was diverted through Northside Music.
He also accused Jude of forging signatures and benefiting unfairly from the group’s business arrangements, allegations Jude has rejected.
In a lengthy video titled “Debunking the Lies,” posted on Sunday, August 2, Jude responded to claims made by Peter in his recent tell-all series.
He said many of the issues had already been examined during investigations by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and are now before the court. Jude and his company, Northside Music Limited, have denied the fraud-related allegations connected to the dispute.
Addressing Peter’s claim that he and Paul Okoye diverted a royalty payment of about $25,000, Jude said the payment was made based on instructions Peter gave to digital distributor Iroko in 2016.
According to Jude, Peter requested that his share be paid directly to him, while the remaining balance belonging to Jude and Paul was paid into the Northside Entertainment account.
Jude also denied Peter’s claim that he was removed as a signatory to the company’s bank accounts.
Showing what he described as official bank mandate documents, he insisted that Peter remained a signatory to the accounts and said the documents had already been presented during court proceedings.
He further rejected Peter’s claim that it took more than three months to provide P-Square’s music catalogue backend records.
Jude said Peter requested the documents in October 2022 and received them six days later, adding that download records showed they were accessed on the same day.
On Peter’s claim that he had never received royalty payments in dollars until recently, Jude displayed what he described as previous payment records. He alleged that Peter had been receiving dollar royalty payments since 2012.
Jude also denied diverting more than $1.2 million in royalties, insisting that all payments and distributions were properly documented and handled according to existing agreements.
He accused Peter of trying to influence public opinion through social media while the case remains before the court. Jude said he would only address what he described as false claims and would not comment further on matters currently before the court.
Watch Jude Okoye’s response video on Instagram. Credit: @judeengees/Instagram
How the Okoye Brothers’ Feud Unfolded
P-Square, made up of twin brothers Peter and Paul Okoye, became one of Africa’s biggest music groups, with their elder brother Jude Okoye serving as manager. However, as the group grew, tensions over creative roles, finances and management decisions began to affect their relationship.
Paul Okoye (left) and Peter Okoye (right) performing under their global Afrobeats brand, P-Square before the feud. Credit: P-Square Official page/ Facebook
The first major public fallout came in 2015 when Peter called for Jude’s removal as manager, accusing him of having too much control over the group’s business affairs. Paul supported Jude, deepening the disagreement between the brothers.
In 2017, P-Square officially split after years of public disputes.
Peter launched his solo career as Mr P, while Paul continued as Rudeboy. The brothers remained apart for several years before reuniting in 2021.
The reunion brought renewed hope among fans, but the peace was short-lived. Fresh disagreements over business arrangements and creative issues eventually resurfaced, leading to another split.
The dispute later moved from music to the courtroom after Peter accused Jude of diverting millions of dollars in P-Square royalties through Northside Music.
Jude denied the allegations, maintaining that all financial transactions were properly documented.
The legal battle remains ongoing, with both sides continuing to defend their positions publicly and through the courts.
Evi Ben Ezaga writes on entertainment, culture, and trending stories.
