Fresh controversy has erupted between the formerly united P-Square duo as Peter Okoye (Mr P) strongly refutes allegations of song theft made by his twin brother, Paul Okoye (Rudeboy), marking another chapter in their ongoing public feud.
The dispute centers around a song titled ‘Winning,’ which Paul claims was written by him for his upcoming album. However, Mr P has released the track, working with their former producer, Vampire. Paul accused both his brother and the producer of stealing his intellectual property.
Responding to these allegations via Instagram, Mr P firmly denied the accusations, stating, “Person no dey thief him own Property! It is well!” He proceeded to clarify the song’s credits, explaining that ‘Winning’ was co-written and composed by himself and Calypso60, with production from Vampire and co-production by Goldswarm.
“For the record, ‘Winning’ was written and composed by @calypso60music and myself. Produced by @iam_vampire_official and co-produced by @goldswarm,” Mr P stated, emphasizing that all contributors deserve their proper credits.
The singer also referenced an open letter from three months ago, pleading for peace to focus on his music: “Just As I said in my open letter three months ago, ‘Allow me to do my music in peace.’ Now that I have a new single out, please allow me to enjoy my new single, WINNING, in peace. Enough of the negativity!”
This latest dispute between the P-Square brothers carries important lessons for Nigeria’s entertainment industry and intellectual property rights. The public feud, which has been ongoing since their group’s dissolution, continues to impact their individual brands and legacy.
The controversy highlights the complex nature of artistic ownership and collaboration in the Nigerian music industry, particularly when family relationships are involved. Industry experts suggest that such public disputes could have lasting effects on both artists’ commercial success and fan base loyalty.
The situation also raises important questions about copyright protection and proper documentation of song ownership in Nigeria’s music industry. With streaming platforms and digital distribution making music more accessible than ever, clear establishment of rights and credits has become increasingly important.
