The ongoing feud between Nigerian music duo P-Square has taken another dramatic turn, with Rudeboy (Paul Okoye) now claiming ownership of his brother Mr. P’s (Peter Okoye) newly released single “Winning.”
The single, which is part of a two-track EP dropped on November 8, 2024, has quickly become the latest flashpoint in the brothers’ bitter and long-standing rivalry.
Peter Okoye, known professionally as Mr. P, released the EP featuring the tracks “Winning” and “Attention”.
While the EP was meant to mark a fresh chapter in his solo career, it seems the song “Winning” has sparked new tensions between the once-unified duo.
In a bombshell Instagram post, Rudeboy made it clear that he believes “Winning” is his intellectual property. He even uploaded a demo version of the track to bolster his claim, suggesting that the song was originally part of his own project.
Rudeboy’s explosive social media message read:
“Song title: WINNING Written and sung by RUDEBOY Produced by the same producer.”
He went on to question why the song, which he says was intended for his own album slated for release in June 2025, was being re-recorded and released under Mr. P’s name:
“Now how come? Am I supposed to release another version? Mr. Producer, your case na for another day… Just a simple thing: I submitted my 6 songs to the so-called management. Why re-sing my own song word for word?”
Rudeboy’s post suggests that he had submitted “Winning” as part of the tracklist for a P-Square reunion album, which has since been cancelled.
His message hinted at growing frustrations over the brothers’ inability to reconcile, despite repeated public pleas from fans and industry insiders alike.
“Winning” was touted as a potential anthem of triumph, but its release has now become an ironic symbol of the brothers’ continued division, rather than unity. Rudeboy’s accusations point to what he describes as “intellectual theft,” while also revealing the depth of unresolved issues between the two brothers.
As of now, Mr. P has not publicly responded to the claim, and the dispute seems poised to deepen an already fraught relationship between the Okoye brothers.
Their ongoing feud, which dates back nearly a decade, has been marked by public spats, legal battles, and accusations, including the infamous EFCC case earlier this year. Peter Okoye had alleged that his brothers, including their older sibling Jude, mismanaged funds, leading to a highly publicized fallout.
