Afrobeats singer Peter Okoye, one half of the now-defunct duo P-Sq., has revealed that followers performed a significant position within the group’s notorious break up.
Talking in the course of the AYLIVE present, Peter claimed that the fixed comparisons and favoritism from followers sowed discord between him and his twin brother, Paul Okoye. In accordance with him, this exterior stress fueled egos and in the end led to the duo’s collapse.
“Followers are the explanation P-Sq. no dey collectively in the present day,” Peter stated throughout his efficiency. “Two brothers dey do one factor, ona dey discuss say one higher go one, e con enter one head, he start misbehave. If ona like make ona dey go home, I no ship una.”
P-Sq. first broke up in 2017 after years of rising stress over administration, funds, and artistic course. Their elder brother, Jude Okoye—who additionally managed the group and co-owned their label, PClassic Data—was drawn into the controversy in the course of the messy break up.
The group, which shaped in 1997, turned certainly one of Africa’s largest music acts with hits like “Bizzy Physique,” “E No Simple,” and “Personally,” performing to sold-out stadiums throughout the continent.
In a separate growth, the feud between the Okoye brothers seems to be ongoing. Earlier in February, Paul publicly blamed Peter for his or her brother Jude’s present authorized points. Following Jude’s bail listening to, Paul instructed the press, “The reality is experiences are making it seem like Jude is a fraud, however let’s name a spade a spade—Peter is the one placing Jude via this. I’m right here to deliver him out, however Peter is the trigger.”
Regardless of a short reunion in 2021, tensions inside the household have resurfaced, casting doubt on the potential of a long-term reconciliation.
