Nigerian music icon Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, professionally known as D’banj has waded into the ongoing rift between the famous Okoye brothers—Peter, Paul, and their elder brother Jude—urging respected figures and even the federal government to help resolve the feud.
Speaking in a recent interview with Adesope Live, the Afrobeats veteran expressed concern over the family dispute, which escalated into a legal battle involving fraud allegations. Peter Okoye, one half of the celebrated duo P-Square, had taken legal action against Jude and his company, Northside Entertainment, over claims of financial mismanagement. Paul Okoye, the other half of the group, further inflamed tensions by publicly supporting Jude and defending him against Peter’s allegations.
D’banj described the situation as “sad” and emphasized the importance of seeking reconciliation rather than allowing the conflict to deepen. “The saga between Peter and Jude is a very sad one. When you want to fight, you only know the beginning—you really do not know the end even if you are right or wrong,” he said.
He noted that he had a recent conversation with Peter during a flight and came away feeling hopeful. “He shared one or two things with me and all I could tell him is, I’m so sure that there is still a chance [of reconciliation]. It’s all about dialogue,” he added.
D’banj also highlighted the long-term value of P-Square’s musical catalogue, noting that there is still a chance for financial unity even if the brothers choose not to reunite musically. “Some global music executives have been trying to buy my catalogue for over a decade but I kept it because I know how big it can get when it is my time. Same with P-Square’s catalogue. It’s enormous,” he noted.
He stressed the need for structured mediation, possibly from respected mentors or national institutions. “I would like to beg anyone that is a mentor to them because this is beyond us, their colleagues. I think it has to be someone that they would respect—if possible, the nation [federal government],” he said.
To support his point, D’banj referenced a past incident involving former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who once stepped in to help Nigerian football legend Jay Jay Okocha recover lost funds from a failed bank. He believes similar intervention could help resolve the Okoye brothers’ differences.
“If it is a money or an agreement thing, the relevant institutions—whether it is the Bank of Industry—can come and just help structure that for them,” D’banj concluded.
The dispute between the Okoye brothers remains a major topic among fans and within the entertainment industry, with many hoping the family can find healing and move forward.
