D’banj Urges Reconciliation Between Peter and Jude Okoye
“Let Brotherhood Win”: D’banj Calls for Peace Between Peter and Jude Okoye
In a heartfelt appeal that echoes far beyond music, Afrobeats pioneer D’banj has called on Peter Okoye of P-Square and his elder brother Jude Okoye to bury the hatchet and embrace reconciliation — for the sake of family, legacy, and Nigeria’s musical heritage.
Speaking during an appearance on the Adesope Live podcast, the Oliver Twist hitmaker described the long-running rift between the once-inseparable brothers as “very sad,” and stressed the urgent need for healing.
“When you want to fight, you only know the beginning. You don’t know how it will end — whether you’re right or wrong,” D’banj said, reflecting deeply on the emotional cost of fractured bloodlines.
A Chance Meeting, A Quiet Appeal
D’banj revealed that he recently shared a flight with Peter Okoye, and the two had an honest and emotional conversation — one that, though private, clearly stirred his resolve to speak out.
“I’m so sure that there is still a chance of reconciliation,” he said. “It’s all about dialogue.”
According to D’banj, the root of their conflict — if financial — is surmountable. “If it’s even money issue, this is the perfect time. You own your catalogue. P-Square’s catalogue is enormous. The value is bigger than any disagreement.”
He drew parallels with his own career, noting that international labels have long courted him for rights to his catalogue — but he held firm, knowing its long-term value. “I kept it because I know how big it can get when it is time.”
A Legacy Bigger Than Ego
Beyond royalties and rights, D’banj’s message was one of legacy over pride. He urged respected voices in the industry — and possibly beyond — to step in.
“I would like to beg anyone who is a mentor to them... this is beyond us, their colleagues. It has to be someone they would deeply respect — if possible, the nation.”
Africa is Watching
For fans across Africa and the diaspora, P-Square represents more than a duo — they symbolize an era when African pop began to dominate global charts. Their bond, their twin-like chemistry, and their music shaped dancefloors and dreams from Lagos to London.
But behind the rhythm was brotherhood — and when that fell apart, something in the music world cracked too.
D’banj’s plea is not just about music business; it is a reminder that in African tradition, family is sacred — even when broken.
As Wafricnews sees it: this is more than celebrity news. This is a call for restoration, for reminding African artists that unity is not weakness — it is strength. And legacies, like drums, are better heard when hearts beat together.
By Wafricnews Desk.
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