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“Respect is Earned, Not Demanded” – Peter Okoye fires back at brother Jude over ‘broke’ comment and label fallout
Nigerian singer Peter Okoye, widely known as Mr. P, has issued a direct and scathing response to his elder brother and former P-Square manager, Jude Okoye, following controversial remarks made by Jude on social media.
In a post shared on June 27, 2025, Jude appeared to take jabs at his former signees, including Cynthia Morgan, Mr. P, and others, labeling them ungrateful and blaming their misfortunes on what he described as greed.
He claimed many who left his label fell into financial hardship and have been peddling false narratives to cover their failures. Jude also alleged he had been wrongly accused of money laundering, stating he refused to bow to blackmail or intimidation.
Reacting to the remarks, Peter Okoye didn’t mince words. In a strongly worded Instagram post, the Cool It Down crooner rebuked Jude’s claims, branding him an “Agbaya” a Yoruba term for an older person who behaves immaturely.
He emphasized that respect must be earned through integrity, not forced through seniority or past affiliations.
“Just because you’re older doesn’t mean you deserve respect. Respect is earned, not given,” Peter wrote.
“Calling me broke has always been your wish, even when you made false claims to the EFCC that landed you in prison.”
Peter clarified that Jude’s role in the former P-Square setup was that of a manager—not a benefactor—and stressed that he was dismissed from that role like several others before him.
He also declared that his solo career has proven more rewarding and peaceful than the P-Square era, which was riddled with internal conflicts.
“Let’s set the record straight, you were never shouldering me. You worked as a manager and got sacked,” he added.
The singer hinted at unresolved legal and financial matters between them, suggesting a court case might still be in motion. He further questioned the logic of sharing loyalty and income with those he now considers disloyal.
Mr. P concluded his post with a strong message:
“I’m done being the mature one. From now on, I will treat people exactly how they treat me.”
The latest public spat is another chapter in the long-running rift among the Okoye brothers, whose once-unbreakable bond fueled one of Africa’s most iconic music groups, P-Square.
Their frequent fallouts, both personal and professional, have repeatedly captured public attention since the group’s split.
As fans once again witness the rekindling of tensions, many continue to hope for resolution, but for now, the rift seems far from over.
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