Nigerian music star Peter Okoye has responded to accusations from his twin brother, Paul Okoye, over claims of song theft. The brothers, famously known as Psquare, have been at odds, and this latest issue has stirred up more controversy between them.
Paul’s Accusation
Last week, Paul Okoye took to social media to accuse Peter of “stealing” a song. He claimed that he had written and sung a track titled “Winning,” which was set to be produced next year.
To his surprise, he found that Peter had already released the song with the same producer he planned to use.
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Paul expressed his frustration, saying the days of “manipulation” were over and promised to release his original version of any of his songs being replicated.
Peter’s Response
Peter didn’t stay silent. He shared a recording of his phone conversation with the song’s producer, clearing the air and insisting he had the right to the song. In his response, Peter questioned how it would be possible to “steal” his own property.
“Person no dey thief him own Property! It is well! Thank you, @iam_vampire_official, for the clarification.”
Peter also expressed his desire to make music without interference, asking Paul to let him enjoy his new single, “Winning,” without negativity.
Peter’s Message to Fans and Credits
Peter added that he wanted everyone involved in the song to receive proper credit:
“WINNING SONG: WRITTEN & COMPOSED by @calypso60music and myself. PRODUCER by @iam_vampire_official, CO-PRODUCED by @goldswarm. They all deserve their credit, and I appreciate them.”
He concluded his message by urging fans to keep supporting the song and not get distracted by the drama, saying, “Let’s continue ‘WINNING’ together!”
The Producer’s Side of the Story
The song’s producer also shared his perspective. He revealed that he produced and recorded “Winning” with Peter back in 2022. According to him, he sent the tracks to Psquare for further mixing and mastering but later felt he was “played” and left Lagos.
Psquare’s History of Tension
This isn’t the first time issues have surfaced between the Okoye brothers. In June of last year, blogger Stella Dimokokorkus claimed there was tension between the twins and their older brother, Jude Okoye, over funds allegedly being misused by Jude.
Then, in July 2024, Instagram blogger Cutie Juls reported that Paul and Jude had been arrested by Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Paul later confirmed his interaction with the EFCC and shared that he was cleared of any wrongdoing, stating that he earns his money honestly through music.
Peter’s Claims About Family Issues
In an interview, Peter had shared how his relationship with Paul and Jude became strained. He recounted that Paul had previously teamed up with Jude against him, making him feel marginalized.
According to Peter, he had filed a petition with the EFCC against Jude in December 2023 after finding out about a secret account Jude allegedly opened to divert joint funds.
Peter expressed disappointment that instead of supporting him, Paul chose to side with Jude, leading to a growing divide between the twins.
Peter also revealed that he feels disrespected by Paul’s attitude toward his wife, family, and creative ideas, which he believes has affected their relationship over time.
Final Thoughts
As fans follow the latest in the ongoing conflict between the Okoye brothers, many are hoping for a peaceful resolution.
For now, Peter is focused on promoting his new single, “Winning,” and is asking fans to keep supporting him despite the family drama.
