D’Banj also argued that P-Square’s music catalogue alone is reason enough to broker peace between the estranged duo.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Veteran Nigerian singer and rapper Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’Banj, has recommended a way to amicably resolve the bitter feud between P-Square twins Peter and Paul Okoye.
He gave the advice while appearing as a guest on a recent episode of the Adesope Live podcast, calling for urgent intervention and insisting that there is still a chance for reconciliation.
The family feud, which dates back behind the scenes to 2014–2015 and was driven by financial disputes and disagreements regarding their older brother and manager, Jude Okoye, took on a new dimension recently after Peter made fresh allegations.
Wading into the dispute, D’Banj revealed he had a candid conversation with Peter Okoye during a shared flight, which left him deeply concerned about the state of the brothers’ relationship.
The Afrobeats star said, “I flew with Peter on the way here and he was at the unity, and we spoke.”
He added that after hearing what Peter shared, he encouraged him, saying, “I am so sure that if we sit down, there’s still a chance. We have to talk now while we’re still alive. In fact, there’s no better time than right now.”
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D’Banj further argued that the pair’s music catalogue alone is reason enough to broker peace, pointing out that their combined body of work holds enormous commercial value.
He noted that he has resisted selling his own catalogue for over a decade because he understands its long-term worth, and believes the P-Square catalogue carries similar potential.
He also suggested that even if the brothers never perform together again, they could still reach a formal agreement to protect and monetise what they built jointly.
”They can agree to just save that,” he continued.
The “Oliver Twist” hitmaker stressed that the situation has moved beyond the scope of colleagues and industry peers, and that a respected mentor or high-level intervention may be needed to broker a lasting solution.
To buttress his point, D’Banj recalled a story from his youth about legendary Nigerian footballer Jay-Jay Okocha losing money in a bank collapse.
According to him, then-President Olusegun Obasanjo reportedly stepped in and urged the institution to resolve the matter, citing Okocha’s contributions to national pride.
He went on to draw a direct parallel to P-Square’s situation, suggesting that institutions such as the Bank of Industry could play a structural role in helping the twins reach an agreement, particularly if the core dispute is financial or contractual.
D’Banj concluded, ”I would like to beg anyone that is like a mentor to them, because this now goes beyond us as colleagues.
”I think it’s someone that they will respect. If possible, the nation. Because it’s our own P-Square.”
