In a surprising turn of events, Nigerian pop duo P-Square, consisting of twins Peter and Paul Okoye, has split up once again. This news comes just three years after their highly anticipated reunion.
Paul Okoye recently confirmed the breakup in an interview with City FM, revealing that Peter informed him of his decision to leave the group. Paul shared that Peter expressed a lack of interest in continuing their collaboration and requested that the split remain private. However, Paul felt compelled to address the situation publicly to avoid negative perceptions should he decide to resume his solo career.
Here’s a brief timeline of P-Square’s journey:
2003: The brothers officially formed P-Square and gained fame with hits like “Bizzy Body” from their 2005 album Get Squared.
2004-2011: The duo enjoyed a successful period, consistently releasing chart-topping music and solidifying their position as top African music acts.
2015: Tensions began to rise due to disagreements over management and financial issues.
2016: The feud became public, culminating in Peter’s announcement of his departure from P-Square in 2017, which led to a highly publicized fallout.
2017: Following the split, Peter adopted the stage name Mr. P, and Paul went by Rudeboy. Both pursued solo careers with mixed success.
2018: Despite their separation, Peter and Paul reunited occasionally for performances, hinting at potential reconciliation.
2021: The brothers reunited, releasing new music and appearing together publicly, sparking hope among fans for a full restoration of their relationship.
2023: P-Square’s cooperation seemed to be renewed, with both expressing a desire to work together again.
2024: The duo has split once more. Paul disclosed that Peter’s decision to quit and his subsequent actions, including a petition to the EFCC involving their older brother Jude Okoye, have further complicated their relationship.
The latest development has shocked fans, who had recently celebrated the group’s reunion.