Singer Peter Okoye of the music duo P-Square has responded to recent backlash from his elder brother and ex-manager, Jude Okoye.
Jude had claimed via Instagram that those artists, including Peter, owed their success to his support but became greedy and eventually struggled after leaving.
In a sharp rebuttal, Peter asserted that respect must be earned, not demanded, regardless of age. He also recalled a past incident where Jude’s comments to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) caused him personal trouble.
Peter clarified that Jude was not offering brotherly support but was employed as P-Square’s manager—a position he held like others before being let go.
He further revealed that his solo career has been more financially rewarding than his time with P-Square, noting he now enjoys both peace of mind and a greater sense of fulfilment.
Peter concluded by stressing the value of mutual respect, stating that he now treats people based on how they treat him and is committed to matching energy with energy.
He wrote, “JUST because you’re older doesn’t mean you deserve respect. Respect is earned, not given. Calling me broke or wishing I were 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, again, you have to come up with another narrative, “Broke” Let’s set the record straight: you were shouldering who? Maybe them, but not me. Agbaya, you were employed as a manager by Peter and Paul PSQUARE, and you got sacked, just like the other 2 managers before you. Period!
“I understand this may not sit well with some people, but truth be told, aside from my businesses, what I now earn on my own as a solo artiste is more than what I used to earn after splitting three ways as PSQUARE, plus the so-called manager. I am talking about both shows and endorsements. It really makes me question the point of sharing with people who stole from you, betrayed you, and still discriminate against your efforts!?
“This solo journey has been a blessing—more rewarding and profitable, financially and personally, no doubt. And it has also brought peace of mind. And if you don’t relate or it doesn’t make sense to you, no worries—it’s not meant to. But I am grateful. But again, despite being in court! Una never still answers the question, una thief abi una no thief? Ndi ori.
“I have stopped playing nice and being the mature one while getting disrespected! I started treating people exactly how they treat me. Respect me, I respect you! Ignore me, I ignore you! Cross me, and I cut you off, simple.
“Life isn’t about begging people for fair treatment! It’s about matching energy.
It is what it is. Tit for tat! I stayed real, I stayed strong, and I stopped letting people walk over me. Peter Okoye.”