{
  "id": 379555,
  "title": "P-Square destroyed africa’s biggest music brand – Daddy Showkey",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/p-square-destroyed-africas-biggest-music-brand-daddy-showkey-379555",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-09T13:35:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/p-square-destroyed-africas-biggest-music-brand-daddy-showkey/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Veteran Nigerian musician Daddy Showkey has criticized the ongoing feud between P-Square, the twin brothers Peter and Paul Okoye, alleging that their dispute has severely damaged what he referred to as Africa's biggest music brand. Speaking on Goldmyne TV in an interview that gained significant traction on Saturday, Showkey emphasized that the brothers' disagreement has far-reaching implications due to their extensive fan base. \"P-Square destroyed the biggest brand that Africa produced. P-Square isn't for them alone,\" he stated emphatically. Showkey pointed out that artists rely heavily on their audience's support, urging them to consider the public's interests when making pivotal career decisions. Reflecting on his own career, he commented, \"As an entertainer, I can decide to lock myself in my room and celebrate my 50 years on stage. I am celebrating because it is the people that made me Daddy Showkey.\" He further criticized the brothers for prioritizing monetary gains over their responsibilities as public figures, asserting that success should be measured by the support they receive from their fans. Showkey also expressed concern for the long-term ramifications of the brothers' conflict, urging them to reconcile for the sake of their children and the future. \"Dragging themselves like this, the future will tell. No matter what, you guys are brothers. No matter what, you should look for a place to resolve things because you have children,\" he warned fervently. The feud has captured public interest, with fans and industry insiders rallying behind Peter and urging Paul to respond.",
  "summary": "Daddy Showkey expresses disappointment over the prolonged P-Square feud, stating it destroyed Africa’s biggest music brand and urging reconciliation. Read More: https://punchng.com/p-square-destroyed-africas-biggest-music-brand-daddy-showkey/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "P-Square destroyed africa’s biggest music brand – Daddy Showkey",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/p-square-destroyed-africas-biggest-music-brand-daddy-showkey",
        "published": "2026-08-09T13:35:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "‘P-Square destroyed Africa’s biggest music brand’ – Daddy Showkey claims",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/p-square-destroyed-africas-biggest-music-brand-daddy-showkey-claims",
        "published": "2026-08-09T20:28:51.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}