Veteran Nigerian musician, Daddy Showkey, has criticised the prolonged feud between twin brothers Peter and Paul Okoye, popularly known as P-Square, saying their disagreement destroyed what he described as Africa’s biggest music brand.
Showkey made the remarks during an interview with Goldmyne TV, which has continued to generate reactions among music fans and industry stakeholders.
According to the veteran singer, the impact of the brothers’ dispute goes beyond their personal relationship, considering the huge following and influence P-Square built over the years.
“P-Square destroyed the biggest brand that Africa produced. P-Square isn’t for them alone,” he said.
Showkey argued that entertainers owe a significant part of their success to their fans and should therefore consider the consequences of decisions that affect their careers and relationships with their audience.
Drawing from his own experience in the music industry, he said, “As an entertainer I can decide to lock myself in my room and celebrate my 50 years on stage. I am celebrating because it is the people that made me Daddy Showkey.”
He added that artists should not allow financial considerations to overshadow the interests of the people who contributed to their success.
“If the people have made you, you are not considering them but considering how much you guys are making,” he said.
The musician further urged Peter and Paul to resolve their differences, warning that allowing the dispute to persist could have consequences for their families and future generations.
“Dragging themselves like this, the future will tell. No matter what, you guys are brothers. No matter what, you should look for a place to resolve things because you have children,” he said.
“Tomorrow you will carry this beef to your children,” he added.
The comments come amid the lingering disagreement between Peter and Paul, as well as their elder brother, Jude Okoye, who previously managed the music duo.
P-Square, one of Nigeria’s most successful music groups, enjoyed widespread popularity in Africa and internationally before the brothers’ disagreements led to the group’s repeated splits and reunions.
Their disputes have continued to attract public attention, with fans and other entertainment industry figures calling on the siblings to reconcile and restore their relationship.
