In the quiet confines of his father’s residence in Plateau State, Henry Okoye alleges Jude Okoye shattered P-Square, speaking with Nollyserve on Friday, August 7, 2026.
This interview surfaced amidst a long-standing family feud that has repeatedly driven Peter Okoye and Paul Okoye, the twin superstars of P-Square, apart. Henry’s testimony now adds a critical, early chapter to a saga previously dominated by the twins’ public disputes, placing Jude squarely at the centre of the family’s enduring problems.
Henry Okoye alleges Jude Okoye shattered P-Square
Long before P-Square became a household name across Africa, Peter and Paul were young, ambitious musicians searching for a break. Henry Okoye remembers those lean times vividly. He wasn’t just an older brother; he was their initial sponsor and an unwavering pillar of support.
Henry recounts how he financed their early ventures when no one else would invest. “When they started this music, they were looking for sponsors,” Henry told Nollyserve. “They didn’t get a sponsor. When I started sponsoring them, Jude was not there.”
Driving ambition, driving the twins
His commitment went beyond financial aid. Henry became their de facto road manager, driver, and even their protector during those formative years. He transformed his own car into their mobile headquarters, plastered with flyers as they crisscrossed states seeking opportunities.
“We would travel from state to state for music,” he recalled, detailing a relentless hustle. “They used my car for flyers. I did bodyguard with them. We were supporting them as a family, but we knew it was Peter and Paul that owned it.”
This dedication, Henry believed, was foundational. It was a labour of love, a collective family effort to propel the twins to stardom. He claims there was an understanding, a verbal pact, for his contribution.
The 20% promise, and a bitter dismissal
Henry asserts he was promised a 20% share of P-Square’s earnings from each show for his pioneering efforts. This was his due, he felt, for laying the groundwork. But as the group’s fame soared and Jude Okoye assumed the managerial reins, that promise, according to Henry, dissolved into thin air.
He eventually confronted Jude about the unfulfilled agreement. The response he received was dismissive and cutting. “Before I knew it, Jude said, ‘What do I mean by 20%? For what?'” Henry recounted, his voice heavy with past hurt. “He said they are flying all around, that what if they have a plane crash, I’ll be enjoying myself.”
A mother’s warning and an outsider’s rise
Henry’s allegations run even deeper, touching upon a prophetic warning from their late mother. Before Jude took over management, she reportedly cautioned against it, citing concerns about his character. Her words, Henry now implies, proved chillingly accurate.
“Before you could know it, Jude came in,” Henry explained. “We wanted to allow Jude to manage them, but my mum disagreed. She said she knew the kind of character Jude had.”
Crucially, Henry claims Jude only entered the management picture after Peter and Paul had already found their footing and were gaining traction. He wasn’t there during the initial struggles, yet he allegedly reaped the rewards and exerted control once success was in sight.
This shift in management, Henry believes, marked the beginning of the end for true family unity. “What happened at last is that they started running away from everybody,” he said. “We never knew that it was Jude that was causing the problem.”
Severed ties and neglected kin
The rift, Henry states, isn’t just between Jude and the twins; it extends to him and other relatives. He claims he hasn’t spoken to Jude for “almost a year to two years.” This estrangement became painfully evident during a personal crisis.
Henry spent two months in the hospital, a period of vulnerability and need. While Peter and Paul reached out, Jude, he alleges, remained silent. “Jude never called me once to know how I’m feeling,” Henry stated. “He doesn’t care for anybody.”
This alleged indifference extends to other struggling members of the Okoye family, including their youngest sister in Lagos. Henry portrays Jude as detached from the welfare of his broader kin, focusing solely on his own interests. This pattern of alleged neglect contributes to the overall sense of family breakdown, a core theme in the unresolved issues plaguing the Okoye clan.
Echoes of past disputes: The financial battle
Henry’s current accusations resonate with earlier claims made by Peter Okoye against Jude. Peter, known as Mr. P in his solo career, previously released a multi-part video series detailing allegations of financial misappropriation and even death threats against Jude. He, too, disputed Jude’s narrative of building P-Square’s success from the ground up, echoing Henry’s assertion that others were crucial in the early days.
The core of Peter’s allegations involved Jude allegedly diverting P-Square’s royalties into a company called Northside Music Limited, which Peter claimed was incorporated by Jude and his wife, Ifeoma, without his knowledge. Peter testified to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) that Ifeoma Okoye held an 80% stake in Northside Entertainment Ltd, with Jude holding 20%.
The cycle of splits and legal battles
This financial dispute led to the initial public split of P-Square in 2017. They reconciled briefly in 2021, but internal disagreements over finances and management reignited, leading to another separation in mid-2024. The feud has even spiralled into an ongoing court case, with Jude denying all wrongdoing.
Peter’s testimony in the EFCC case directly implicated Jude in secret financial dealings. While another brother, Tony Okoye, has previously defended Jude, Henry’s outspoken stance marks him as the second family member to publicly support Peter’s narrative regarding Jude’s alleged detrimental role.
A ‘juju’ suggestion and a bleak outlook
Perhaps the most startling of Henry Okoye’s claims is his suggestion that Jude may have used “juju” on Paul. This cultural reference, implying a form of African magic, speaks to the depth of his frustration and his attempt to understand Paul’s apparent change in character. “I don’t know how to put it.
I don’t know if Jude used any… on Paul; I cannot tell,” Henry mused, his words hinting at a deeper, unexplainable influence.
He elaborated, “Paul Okoye is the nicest guy in our family, but all of a sudden, he changed. I don’t know whether Jude used juju on him.” This belief, though speculative, highlights the profound sense of loss and confusion within the family regarding Paul’s stance in the ongoing conflict.
Reconciliation remains a distant hope
Despite his longing for family unity, Henry holds little hope for reconciliation between Peter and Paul, attributing this pessimistic outlook squarely to Jude. “I’ll be happy for them to come back together,” he conceded, “but the problem I’m having is that I don’t think they’ll come back because Jude has made all of us become enemies.”
He reiterated this sentiment, stating, “I will be happy if they all come back together, but I’m not sure it’s possible because Jude has scattered everything.” For Henry, Jude isn’t just a difficult brother; he’s a disruptive force who has systematically dismantled their family’s harmony.
The enduring question of family and fame
Henry Okoye’s allegations open a raw wound in the public narrative of the P-Square dynasty. It’s a story not just about music and money, but about the intricate, often fragile, web of family relationships strained by unprecedented success. His account challenges the conventional narrative of the group’s rise and fall, suggesting a deeper, more personal source of discord.
It prompts a difficult question for many Nigerians: how much of the nation’s own internal strife, its fractured foundations and unrealised potential, echoes the very struggles playing out within such prominent families? The Okoye family saga continues to unfold, leaving onlookers to ponder the true cost of fame when family bonds fray under pressure.
