Veteran Nigerian singer Daddy Showkey has criticised the prolonged disagreement between twin brothers Peter and Paul Okoye, popularly known as P-Square, saying the repeated conflict has damaged a music brand that was built with the support of millions of fans across Africa.
Daddy Showkey made the comments during an interview with GoldMyne TV, which began attracting attention online on Sunday.
The veteran entertainer argued that P-Square's success could not be viewed solely as the achievement of the two brothers, stressing that their fans played a significant role in building the group into one of Africa's most successful music acts.
“P-Square isn’t for them alone,” he said.
According to Daddy Showkey, entertainers should always consider the people who support their work when making major decisions about their careers and public lives.
He reflected on his own career, noting that his achievements and longevity as Daddy Showkey were made possible by the support of listeners who embraced his music over the years.
The singer said celebrating decades in the entertainment industry would have little meaning without acknowledging the fans whose patronage and loyalty helped sustain his career.
He criticised Peter and Paul for allowing disagreements over money and other issues to overshadow the contribution of the people who supported P-Square throughout its rise.
Daddy Showkey also expressed concern that the continued public exchange of accusations could further damage relationships within the Okoye family and make reconciliation more difficult.
“No matter what, you guys are brothers,” he said.
He urged the twins to take their disagreements away from the public space and find a private setting where they could discuss their differences and work towards a resolution.
The veteran singer further warned that allowing the dispute to persist could have consequences beyond the two brothers, particularly for their children, who could inherit the bitterness and division if the matter is not resolved.
Daddy Showkey's intervention comes amid another period of public accusations involving Peter, Paul and their elder brother, Jude Okoye, who managed P-Square during a significant part of the group's successful career.
P-Square's Rise and Repeated Break-ups
Peter and Paul began their music journey in the late 1990s and gained widespread recognition in Nigeria during the early 2000s. They subsequently became one of the country's biggest music exports, establishing a large following across Africa with their hit songs, energetic performances and coordinated dance routines.
The duo recorded several successful songs, including Bizzy Body, Do Me, No One Like You, Personally and Chop My Money, among others.
At the peak of their career, P-Square performed across Africa and other parts of the world, won numerous awards and became part of the generation of Nigerian artistes that helped take the country's pop music to a wider international audience.
However, disagreements over management, finances and creative direction eventually led to their first major separation in 2017.
Following the split, Peter continued his career as Mr P, while Paul adopted the stage name Rudeboy and pursued a solo career.
The brothers eventually reconciled publicly in November 2021, ending a separation that had lasted almost five years. Their reunion generated excitement among fans, with many hoping the reconciliation would mark a permanent return of P-Square.
The twins subsequently released new music and performed together again, rekindling the group's presence in the Nigerian and African music scenes.
The peace, however, was short-lived as fresh disagreements emerged between the brothers.
In 2024, Paul confirmed that P-Square had separated again. The dispute later extended beyond the twins to Jude, who had managed the group for much of its career.
Peter subsequently accused Jude of financial misconduct and raised questions about royalties, account records and the management of P-Square's music catalogue.
Jude denied the allegations, maintaining that he did not divert the group's earnings.
The dispute eventually came under the attention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In February 2025, the commission arraigned Jude and his company, Northside Music Limited, on money laundering charges before the Federal High Court in Lagos.
Jude pleaded not guilty to the charges. The case remains before the court, and no conviction has been recorded.
Fresh Dispute Returns to Public Space
The family dispute resurfaced in August 2026 after Peter released a series of videos in which he presented his account of P-Square's history, financial dealings and repeated separations.
Jude responded by rejecting Peter's claims and maintaining that the financial issues had already been examined during the investigation.
Paul's management subsequently stated that the singer would not participate in a public exchange of allegations. It said he remained focused on his music and urged members of the public to avoid spreading unverified claims.
Against the backdrop of the renewed dispute, Daddy Showkey's intervention has added another voice to calls for the Okoye brothers to resolve their differences privately, preserve their family relationship and consider the wider legacy of the P-Square brand they built together.