Veteran Afrobeats star D’banj has appealed to the Nigerian federal government to step in and help resolve the lingering conflict between the Okoye brothers—Peter, Paul, and their elder brother and former manager, Jude.
The feud escalated recently after Peter filed a lawsuit against Jude and his company, Northside Entertainment, accusing them of fraud. Paul later defended Jude publicly, alleging that Peter was trying to destroy their brother’s reputation.
Speaking in a recent interview with Adesope Live, D’banj expressed sadness over the situation, describing it as “very unfortunate.” He said the brothers’ legacy is too significant to be marred by unresolved disputes.
“When you want to fight, you only know the beginning, you really do not know the end,” D’banj said. “For the legacy that God has built through them, there should be a proper intervention.”
D’banj revealed he recently had a conversation with Peter and believes reconciliation is still possible. “It’s all about dialogue,” he said. “They don’t even have to be a group anymore, but they can at least settle their issues and reach an agreement.”
He also pointed to the immense value of P-Square’s music catalogue, saying it could be a path toward common ground. “If it’s even a money issue, this is the best time to sort it because their catalogue is enormous. They can structure it and benefit from it together.”
The “Oliver Twist” singer called on national leaders and influential figures to mediate. “This is beyond us, their colleagues. I think it has to be someone they respect. If possible, the nation. I know there are cases in court, but they can be resolved.”
Recalling how former President Olusegun Obasanjo intervened in a similar financial issue involving ex-footballer Jay-Jay Okocha, D’banj stressed that high-level mediation can help untangle the current standoff.
He added that institutions like the Bank of Industry could be instrumental in helping structure an agreement, especially if financial disputes are at the core of the rift.
