Singer Peter Okoye has alleged that his elder brother and former manager, Jude Okoye, has initiated a fresh legal action aimed at preventing him from performing songs released under the Psquare brand.
Peter made the allegation in a video shared on his official social media pages while responding to earlier claims by Jude regarding the ownership of Psquare and the ongoing dispute over the group’s business affairs.
According to the singer, the new lawsuit is separate from the ongoing case involving Northside Music and government authorities, stressing that he is only a witness in that matter.
“Jude served me a letter. We just had the hearing recently. During the hearing, the first thing they wanted to do was stop me from performing Psquare songs,” Peter said.
He further claimed that during the recent court proceedings, Jude, with the support of his twin brother, Paul Okoye, sought an order to restrain him from performing songs from the Psquare catalogue.
Peter also disputed Jude’s claim that he brought Psquare to Lagos in 2005, arguing that the group had already established its music career years before then.
“In Jude’s claim, you said you brought Psquare to Lagos in 2005, so automatically that makes you the owner of Psquare. Psquare’s first album came out in 2003. We’ve been singing for four to five years before that and even signed our first management contract. Where were you then?” he said.
The singer alleged that Jude was still in school at the time and insisted that the account being presented in court does not reflect what actually happened.
“You said you brought us to Lagos. Jude, we brought you to Lagos. I sold my car and paid for our first house. I still have the receipts. You and Paul ran away when there was nothing. I stayed back. Now, all of a sudden, you own Psquare,” Peter added.
The latest allegation comes amid the prolonged dispute between the Okoye brothers over the ownership and management of the Psquare brand, music royalties, and other business interests.
Jude Okoye has yet to publicly respond to Peter Okoye’s latest claims regarding the alleged attempt to stop him from performing Psquare songs through the courts….See More