Song Theft: Peter Okoye fires back at brother, Paul Okoye

By Taiwo Okanlawon

Popular singer and half of P-Square, Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr P, has debunked the song theft allegation leveled against him by his twin brother, Paul Okoye, also known as Rudeboy.

Rudeboy recently accused Mr P and their former producer, Vampire, of stealing his song.

He claimed that he wrote and sang a song titled ‘Winning,’ which was supposed to be released with his album next year. To his surprise, Mr P released the same song by the same producer.

Reacting to the allegation, Mr P claimed that the song was co-written and composed by himself and Calypso60.

He stated that he couldn’t steal his own song as claimed by his twin brother.

He begged his brother to allow him to focus on making music and stop the negativity.

In an Instagram post, Mr P wrote, “Person no dey thief him own Property! It is well! Thank you, @iam_vampire_official, for the clarification.

“For the record, ‘Winning’ was written and composed by @calypso60music and myself. Produced by @iam_vampire_official and co-produced by @goldswarm.

“They all deserve their Credit. And I appreciate them.

“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!

‘Winning’ is out on all music platforms; continue streaming and don’t get distracted. Love y’all, peace.”

Peter and Paul, first fell out in 2017, to pursue solo careers. The brothers reunited in November 2021, but their reconciliation was short-lived.

Rudeboy and his elder brother, Jude Okoye, were arrested by the anti-graft agency recently.

Paul later Peter of orchestrating his arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).