Royalty Dispute: Peter Admits Jude Sent Him Six Years of P-Square Royalty Records
Wale Igbintade Singer Peter Okoye of the defunct music duo, P-Square, yesterday admitted before a Federal High Court in Lagos that his elder brother, Jude Okoye, sent him six years
Peter Okoye, formerly of the music duo P-Square, admitted in a Federal High Court in Lagos that his elder brother Jude Okoye had sent him six years of the group's royalty records from 2016 to 2022. Peter made the admission while being cross-examined by Jude's counsel, Clement Onwuewunor, SAN, in the ongoing trial against Jude and his company, Northside Music Limited, for alleged financial crimes.
Initially, Peter claimed that Jude took more than three months to send the records after his request in 2022, but during cross-examination, he admitted he could not recall making the request before October 16, 2022. Peter produced a document confirming he received the records, which covered royalties from 2016 to 2022, including those for Lex Records.
He stated he received approximately $800,000 in SACEM royalties from 2016 to 2026 but did not give Jude any share, as the money was for the artists. Peter maintained that Jude was not part of P-Square, although he acknowledged Jude directed some music videos. He also confirmed paying a quarter of his SACEM share to Jude in the past but denied Jude demanding quarterly payments after their reconciliation in 2022.
Jude and Northside Music Limited face a seven-count charge involving alleged fraud of N1.3 billion and $1 million, with Jude pleading not guilty. The matter was adjourned until December 8 and 9, 2026.
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