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  • PSquare: Peter accuses Paul of threatening wife, Lola

    PSquare: Peter accuses Paul of threatening wife, Lola

    Nigerian Hip-hop twins, Peter and Paul Okoye of the popular PSquare group, appear to be splitting up, finally.

    Peter, on Monday, gave credence to the purported tales of separation of the musical group.

    In a letter written to their lawyer, Festus Keyamo, Peter is seeking to dissociate himself from the group, citing threat to life, disregard for his family and failure to honour past agreements as some of the reasons he cannot continue with the musical group.

    He said although the decision to quit was a tough one, Peter noted that he has tried and exhausted all options to work things out, but that Paul is not willing to cooperate.

    “For example, he cancelled our U.S. tour without discussing it with me. Unknown to me, he cancelled each show as we were being booked. He has also been accusing and threatening my wife and family of unimaginable lies via social media outlets. Me and my wife have been getting different threatening messages. I fear for my life and the life of my family. I cannot continue with PSquare in conditions like this that will jeopardize my wellbeing,” he stated.

    He also recalls an incident where the group’s manager and their elder brother Jude threatened to kill him and shoot his wife in the presence of Paul and Mrs Imoke (former First Lady of Cross River State).

    “He repeated it several times in front of you and other individuals. Last year at your office, he threatened me to come with my coffin whenever he sees me around his house. He stood up and hit me in front of you and the other lawyers. I have documented video of when this moment occurred and I have played it for you. One thing for sure, we are family first before PSquare,” he said.

    Peter recalls how last year, they put aside their differences to appease the fans, even though there were still unresolved issues on ground and the other parties failed to honour their own end of the deal.

    “I wish Jude and Paul the best in their careers. I love them and their families, but my family too is important and I cannot betray my wife and kids. My family comes first. There have been so many threats against me and my family and it’s in the best interest of me and my family to remove myself from this contract,” he said.

    While many thought that the rift between the brothers had been finally put to rest, the news of their separation went viral on the Social media recently after Peter posted a Snapchat video revealing that he is in Philadelphia on his own for a solo show – without his twin brother, Paul.

    “My name is Mr P,” Peter said “As from today, guess what? It’s show time, I’m about to go on stage.”

    This post came days after his brother, Paul wrote on Instagram saying; “Only a woman can come where there’s peace and destroy it”.

  • PSquare: Peter asks lawyer to dissolve group

    PSquare: Peter asks lawyer to dissolve group

    …Alleges threats from brothers

     

    Nigerian Hip-hop twins, Peter and Paul Okoye of the popular PSquare group, appear to be splitting up, finally.

    Peter, on Monday, gave credence to the purported tales of separation of the musical group.

    In a letter written to their lawyer, Festus Keyamo, Peter is seeking to dissociate himself from the group, citing threat to life, disregard for his family and failure to honour past agreements as some of the reasons he cannot continue with the musical group.

    He said although the decision to quit was a tough one, Peter noted that he has tried and exhausted all options to work things out, but that Paul is not willing to cooperate.

    “For example, he canceled our U.S. tour without discussing it with me. Unknown to me, he canceled each show as we were being booked. He has also been accusing and threatening my wife and family of unimaginable lies via social media outlets. Me and my wife have been getting different threatening messages. I fear for my life and the life of my family. I cannot continue with PSquare in conditions like this that will jeopardize my wellbeing,” he stated.

    He also recalls an incident where the group’s manager and their elder brother Jude threatened to kill him and shoot his wife in the presence of Paul and Mrs. Imoke (former First Lady of Cross River State).

    “He repeated it several times in front of you and other individuals. Last year at your office, he threatened me to come with my coffin whenever he sees me around his house. He stood up and hit me in front of you and the other lawyers. I have documented video of when this moment occurred and I have played it for you. One thing for sure, we are family first before PSquare,” he said.

    Peter recalls how last year, they put aside their differences to appease the fans, even though there were still unresolved issues on ground and the other parties failed to honour their own end of the deal.

    “I wish Jude and Paul the best in their careers. I love them and their families, but my family too is important and I cannot betray my wife and kids. My family comes first. There have been so many threats against me and my family and it’s in the best interest of me and my family to remove myself from this contract,” he said.

    While many thought that the rift between the brothers had been finally put to rest, the news of their separation went viral on the Social media recently after Peter posted a Snapchat video revealing that he is in Philadelphia on his own for a solo show – without his twin brother, Paul.

    “My name is Mr P,” Peter said “As from today, guess what? It’s show time, I’m about to go on stage.”

    This post came days after his brother, Paul wrote on Instagram saying; “Only a woman can come where there’s peace and destroy it”.

     

  • Peter Okoye splits from Psquare

    Peter Okoye splits from Psquare

    Nigerian Hip-hop twins, Peter and Paul Okoye of the popular stage name Psquare, that dominated the Nigerian music industry for many years, have finally split up.

    This current spat is in relation to a disagreement in 2014, which occurred between the duo before the release of their studio album, “Double Trouble.”

    Peter own’s side of this divide was based on the managerial capacities of Jude Okoye, whom Peter wanted to step down at the time.

    According to a letter sent to their lawyer Festus Keyamo (SAN) by Peter, he demanded for a termination of the agreement as a group.

    A copy of the letter was released to some media outlets on Monday, Peter based his decision on some serious allegations against his twin Paul and Jude their older brother and manager.

    He accused Paul of no longer willing to co-operate with him, and even gone as far as cancelling their scheduled music tour to the United States.

    He added that Paul was also slandering his wife and children with lies on social media, and alleged that his family was being threatened with threat messages.

    Peter further accused his older brother Jude of once threatening to kill him and shoot his wife Lola.

    Peter stressed that he was tired of the “drama” and all he wanted was opting out of the Psquare group and contract.

    Social media was set on fire after Peter posted a Snapchat video revealing that he is in Philadelphia on his own for a solo show – without his twin brother, Paul.

    “My name is Mr P,” Peter said “As from today, guess what? It’s show time, I’m about to go on stage.”

    This post came days after his brother, Paul wrote on instagram saying; “Only a woman can come where there’s peace and destroy it”.

    The Okoye brothers have been engulfed in war of words on the social media in recent times, and this development has confirmed rumours that there have been strains in their relationship.

  • Peter Okoye, brother at war again?

    Peter Okoye, brother at war again?

    AT times, familiarity breeds communion. At other times, it breeds contempt. That, in a nutshell, is the picture of the relationship between the R&B duo called Psquare. Theirs have been periods of progress interrupted by those of strife. The latest gist in town is that the relationship between the enterprising double acts is once again headed for the rocks, following a sequence of exchanges on the social media which seemed to hint that all is not well between them.

    It will be recalled that Paul Okoye and Peter, his brother who burst onto the music scene as Psquare with their hit album, Get Squared, in 2005, fell out with each other in 2015, leading them to briefly embark on solo careers as “Rude Boy” and Mr P”. Mediation from their brother, Jude, as well as pressure from fans and good old common sense, however, prevailed and the two reunited.

    News that the two are once again at each other’s throat has spread like wildfire through the entertainment scene. Paul, whose wife recently gave birth to a set of twins in the USA, had posted a message directed at an unnamed woman to steer clear of the group, only for Peter to swiftly respond with what some consider an oblique defence of the said woman. It is no news that Peter’s wife, Lola Omotayo, was a factor in their earlier fallout.

    Psquare, whose best-selling album, Game Over, has sold eight million copies, have since cancelled their much-anticipated tour of Canada, fuelling speculations of a cold war between the two.

  • PSquare’s Paul Okoye loses in $300 gamble

    PSquare’s Paul Okoye loses in $300 gamble

    Paul Okoye of Nigeria’s music group Psquare, suffered a loss after gambling with 300 U.S dollars (N107, 522) at the Aria Resort and Casino, Las Vegas in the United State.

    Paul,who “won’’ $0.25 only (89.61Kobo) from the gamble on Tuesday, took to his instagram handle @rudeboypsquare to express his displeasure about the loss.

    He said, “after spending $300 on #gambling…I won 25cents ndioshi !!! Oloshi !!! Barawo !!! #yahoomachine #scam #yahooplus more.’’

    The Aria Resort and Casino is a luxury resort and Casino, part of the City Centre complex on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada is known for gambling of all sorts.

    However, while some of his fans and followers on instagram were not happy about the development stressing it was an unnecessary waste of resources; others sympathised with him on the lost.

    @luchitricia10 said “So you go there to gamble to win millions of dollars upon the one you have?ok na kontinu there is god in everything your doing @rudeboypsquaremore.’’

    Another , @preshzarah_, “U would have given me that money to do better things with it @rudeboypsquare wah a waste.’’

    @nature_amy wrote, “In my country that’s about 30k. These celebrities are so stupid, u can spend that much on gambling but can’t use it to change someone’s life out there… Son of a …’’

    While @temmybehi said, “No vex. If I say dash me now you no go gree. Kpele’’, @desperateisaac wrote, “Nah good for you @rudeboypsquare How I wish I beg u nah nkor?.’’

    Also, @ange_gabrielfr wrote, “Aria casino is dangerous for your money’’, @theoranking7065 said “Na ur desriny’’ and @see_babazi expressed sympathy with the star saying “I feel your pains.’’

    @slimsharon added, “This got me shaa.’’

    Another follower @richybobo1 advise peter to, “Use ur Igbo brain next time.’’

  • Psquare’s Paul Okoye welcomes twins

    Psquare’s Paul Okoye welcomes twins

    Paul Okoye, one of the identical twins and R&B Nigerian singers P-square, has announced that he is now a father to a set of twins.

    The elated singer took to his Instagram page to announce that his wife, Anita Okoye, on Sunday gave birth to a boy and a girl.

    He wrote:”God!! Na me be dis!!?

    “What else can I say. God we thank you; now the house is complete, full house soon.”

    The couple, who had their first child, Andre in 2013, named their twins Nathan and Nadia.

    Paul reportedly met Anita in 2004 while attending the University of Abuja, and they got married in March 2014, after courting for almost a decade.

  • PHYNO,PSQUARE,OTHERS THRILL OWERRI RESIDENTS

    CONTINUING its tour of major Nigerian cities, ‘Glo Mega Music Nationwide Tour’ recently made a stopover at the Heart Land City of Nigeria, Owerri.

    Powered by Globacom, the show, which held at Imo International Conference Centre, Owerri, paraded the best musicians in the country.

    First to mount the stage for the night was the bouncy Omawumi and her band of salsa experts. She was followed Afropop singer, Yemi Alade, who performed some of her popular tracks like Charlie, Tangerine, Pose, No Do Me and a host of others.

    Fada Fada crooner, Phyno, also had a go at the crowd as he performed hit track after hit track like, E Chop My Money, So Far So Good, Financial Woman and I Don Suffer.

    Other artistes who thrilled the crowd include Runtown, Flavour Nabania, Olamide, as well as the duo of Peter and Paul Okoye,

    The Owerri edition of the show was anchored by the duo of West Africa’s movie divas, Juliet Ibrahim from Ghana and Mercy Johnson Okojie of the famous Nollywood.

    The trio of Angela Okorie, Patience Ozokwor, also known as Mama G and the ageless Baby Boy of Nollywood, Richard Mofe-Damijo, RMD were the guest celebrities at the event.

    Other dignitaries who attended the show were the Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP, Imo State Police Command, Mr. Tony Okpara, the Special Assistant to Imo State Governor on Protocol and Entertainment, Hon Uchenna Ebochuo, the Sterling Bank, Owerri Branch management comprising Lynda Ikezuagwu, Benita Orajiaka, Mega Okpara, Nelly Ukwunna and Lisa Ekpeki and a host of other dignitaries.

    Glo Mega Music Nationwide Tour train berths in Asaba, Delta State, where fun seekers in the city will be treated to another dose of complete entertainment at theEvent Centre on Saturday, April 29.

  • Flavour, Psquare, Omawumi to thrill Benin City fans at Glo Music show

    Telecoms giant, Globacom said arrangements have been concluded for top A-list music and comedy artists to thrill fans at its Benin City music and comedy show.
    It said Benin City was picked to host the first show because of it large subscriber base.
    Speaking at an informal media luncheon hosted by Globacom’s National Sales Coordinator, Mid-West Territory, Mr. Augustus-ndi Offor, said the Glo Mega Music Nationwide Tour and the Glo Laffta Fest was to reward its customers in the State.
    Mr. Offor explained that the two shows would also go round other 26 major cities across the country
    Among the first-rated artistes to perform in Benin City included Olamide, Flavour, Runtown, Omawumi, Yemi Alade, PSquare, Phyno, Timaya, Reekado Banks, Korede Bello, Di’Ja and Kiss Daniel.
    Expected comedians are Gordons, Basketmouth, Bovi, Salvador from Uganda, I Go Dye, Dan D Humorous, Bash, Seyi Law, Omobaba, Acapella, Senator, Helen Paul, Osama, Princewill, Mr. Patrick, Frank D Don, MC Tagwaye, Kenny Blaq, Funky Mallam, Arinze Baba, 2CanTalk, Maleke, Still Ringing and AB Simple.
    He further disclosed that the  Glo Mega Music Nationwide Tour would commence in Benin on April 7 at the Best Western Hotel, Etete, GRA, Benin City and Glo Laffta Fest comedy shows will commence on April 9 at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos and then move to 26 other cities.
    According to him, “we are running the spectacular shows as a way of saying thank you to our teeming subscribers across the country for their loyalty, support and abiding faith in the Glo brand over the years.”
    “The shows are specially designed to celebrate and reward our teeming subscribers and to demonstrate to them that we will spare no efforts at delighting them at all times as they are the reason why we are in business. The icing on the cake is that all these arrays of mega-stars will be entertaining our esteemed subscribers in all the locations free of charge”, the telecommunications giant added.
    “Subscribers who desire to be invited for the Glo Mega Music Tour are required to use N3,000 one month preceding each show and text “Music” and their preferred location to 207. A subscriber who wishes to attend the Ibadan event for example, should text  “Music Ibadan” to 207.  Subscribers wishing to attend the Glo Laffta Fest shows are also encouraged to use N3,000 before the show and send “LOL” to a short code, 240.
    “Benin city will be hosting the first show because of the importance of the city to Globacom business, while the first Glo Laffta Fest will hold  at the Eko Hotels Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos on Sunday, April 9.”
  • PSQUARE, DAVIDO NOMINATED FOR NAMIBIAN ANNUAL MUSIC AWARDS

    PSQUARE, DAVIDO NOMINATED FOR NAMIBIAN ANNUAL MUSIC AWARDS

    TWO of Nigeria’s biggest hip hop acts, Peter and Paul Okoye of the Psquare fame, as well as Davido, have been nominated alongside some of Africa’s most successful entertainers in the Namibian Annual Music Awards.

    The artistes were nominated alongside South Africa’s AKA in the Pan African Artiste category. Also nominated in the same category are Roberto (Zambia), and Heavy K (South Africa).

    Nominated in the Best Album of the Year category are Ann Singer (Bulletproof), Big Ben (Back to the Basics), Chikune (In With the New), Exit (Black is Boss) as well as Freeda (Chronicles)

    In recent times, the duo of Peter and Paul has been enmeshed in controversies surrounding the direction their joint career should take. While Peter wants to pursue a solo career, his twin brother Paul wants them to maintain the status quo.

    However, in a recent move, it was revealed that the brothers have come to a compromise. While the Psquare brand remains, the brothers have also decided to pursue solo careers. Peter now goes by the stage name, Mr P while his brother bears the moniker, Rudeboy.

  • How Pop, R&B artistes rank on social media

    How Pop, R&B artistes rank on social media

    The impact of Social media on the Entertainment industry in Nigeria cannot be overemphasized, given that entertainers (Musical Artistes) were among the first Nigerians who embraced the new media and have remained on top of the list of users in Nigeria and across the world.

    Some started earlier and still struggling to gain much followership, depending on how soon such an artiste understood the tricks of each social media platform and apply same in order to connect with fans.

    However, some other artistes came on much later and are doing very fine with a good number of followers on these platforms.

    No doubt, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram are very important platforms that have been engaged by these Celebrities to carry their fans along.

    Below is how they rank on Twitter and Instagram: