“Respect Is Earned, Not Inherited” – Peter Okoye Fires Back at Brother Jude in Fiery Instagram Rant

Tension continues to mount within the Okoye family as Peter Okoye, one-half of the now-defunct music duo PSquare, broke his silence in a scathing Instagram post aimed at his elder brother and former manager, Jude Okoye. The dramatic clapback comes just days after Jude threw shade at Peter and other former signees of his record label, accusing them of ungratefulness and financial ruin after parting ways with his platform. But Peter isn’t having it anymore.

The long-standing rift, which has simmered for years since the PSquare split, resurfaced in full force when Jude took to social media on June 27 to mock Peter, singer Cynthia Morgan, and others who left his management. In a bold and unapologetic post, Jude claimed that these artists, after tasting success thanks to his platform, became greedy, left the label, went broke, and began pointing fingers. He insinuated that their downfall was a result of disloyalty and poor decisions, while also referencing unfounded allegations against him—including money laundering—that he insists were orchestrated to blackmail him into submission.

But Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr P, has responded with a thunderous voice of defiance and clarity. In a no-holds-barred Instagram post this afternoon, Peter dismissed Jude’s claims with a sharp retort that not only denied any reliance on Jude’s managerial skills but also called him out for past offenses. He branded his elder brother an “Agbaya”—a Yoruba term used to describe an adult who behaves immaturely—and emphasized that age alone does not command respect.

“JUST BECAUSE YOU’RE OLDER, DOESN’T MEAN YOU DESERVE RESPECT. RESPECT IS EARNED NOT GIVEN,” Peter wrote, cutting straight to the heart of the matter. He accused Jude of projecting his own failures and frustrations by constantly labelling Peter as “broke”—a claim Peter says Jude even made to EFCC officials before ending up in prison himself.

Peter went further to shatter the myth of Jude being the backbone of PSquare’s success, stating bluntly, “You were employed as a manager by Peter and Paul PSQUARE, and you got sacked the same as the other 2 managers before you.” With those words, he underlined that Jude was never the irreplaceable force he often portrayed himself as, but merely a staff member who was eventually relieved of his duties—just like anyone else.

The singer didn’t stop there. In a bold move to silence all assumptions of regression since the PSquare fallout, Peter declared that his solo career has been significantly more lucrative and peaceful. According to him, not only has he found financial freedom through his personal ventures and endorsements, but he also enjoys a level of inner peace that was impossible under the weight of betrayal and manipulation during his PSquare days.

He questioned the logic of sharing hard-earned money with people who "stole from you, betrayed you, and still discriminate against your efforts.” In that raw and deeply personal line, Peter hinted at the deep wounds left by family betrayal and the painful lessons learned from trusting too much.

Peter also addressed the ongoing legal tussles, alluding to a pending court case and demanding once again that his brothers answer one key question: “UNA THIEF ABI UNA NO THIEF?”—a rhetorical accusation that speaks volumes about the unresolved bitterness lingering beneath the surface.

In perhaps the most telling part of his post, Peter revealed a shift in his personal philosophy. Gone are the days of turning the other cheek, trying to be the bigger person, or playing family peacemaker. He declared a new approach—an unflinching energy of “tit for tat,” a method of treating people exactly as they treat him. Respect for respect, silence for silence, betrayal for complete cutoff.

“I stayed real, I stayed strong, and I stopped letting people walk over me,” Peter concluded, drawing a line in the sand not just with Jude, but seemingly with anyone who attempts to diminish his growth, success, or journey as a solo artist.

The family feud that once dissolved one of Africa’s greatest music duos is clearly far from over. What was once a private matter between brothers has now morphed into a very public war of words, and fans of the once-powerful PSquare are witnessing firsthand the emotional wreckage left behind. For many, it’s a heartbreaking reminder of how fame, power, and family politics can collide to dismantle even the strongest of bonds.

While Jude Okoye has not yet issued a response to Peter’s blistering remarks, the silence may be temporary. Given the magnitude of Peter’s words and the raw intensity behind them, it’s unlikely that this will be the final chapter in their ongoing saga.

As the music industry and social media remain abuzz with reactions, many observers are split—some backing Peter’s bold stand for dignity and self-respect, others urging reconciliation before things spiral even further. But one thing is crystal clear: Peter Okoye is done playing nice, and he’s ready to reclaim his narrative on his own terms, no matter whose ego gets bruised in the process.

In the world of Nigerian entertainment, where family, loyalty, and reputation mean everything, this feud has evolved from a mere sibling spat into a full-blown public reckoning. Whether it ends in redemption or deeper resentment remains to be seen, but for now, Peter has spoken his truth—and he’s standing on it.