D’banj calls for national intervention in Psquare family feud

Nigerian music star D’banj has weighed in on the ongoing rift between music duo Psquare and their elder brother Jude Okoye, calling for a national-level intervention to help reconcile the estranged siblings.

Psquare, made up of twin brothers Peter and Paul Okoye, was once among Nigeria’s most celebrated music groups before splitting in 2017.

The current dispute intensified following the money laundering trial of their brother and former manager, Jude Okoye, involving over N1.38 billion, $1 million, and £34,000.

Peter Okoye recently appeared as the first prosecution witness in the case, further straining family ties.

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In an interview on the Afrobeats Podcast, D’banj revealed he recently spoke with Peter and believes reconciliation is still possible, stressing the importance of open and honest dialogue.

“For the legacy they built, I believe there can be proper intervention,” he said.

“Peter and I spoke recently, and from what he told me, there’s still hope. They just need to talk.”

D’banj highlighted the immense value of Psquare’s music catalogue, suggesting it could serve as a unifying asset, even if the brothers choose not to reunite musically.

“They own their catalogue, and it’s worth a lot. Even if they’re not a group anymore, they can still resolve their financial issues.

“Global music executives have been trying to buy my catalogue for years — that shows how valuable ours are as artists,” he said.

The ‘Oliver Twist’ hitmaker urged respected figures and institutions to step in, suggesting that the Bank of Industry or even the federal government could help structure a financial resolution if that is the root cause of the feud.

“This is beyond us as colleagues. It may require someone they deeply respect, maybe even national figures.

“I remember when President Obasanjo personally intervened in Jay Jay Okocha’s bank issue — something similar can be done here.”

D’banj made the appeal amid reports that Peter has officially cut ties with his siblings, emphasizing the need to preserve the legacy of one of Nigeria’s most iconic music groups.