The long-standing royalty feud between Nigerian music duo P-Square has taken a fresh legal twist as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) has publicly challenged the accuracy of Peter Okoye’s recent submission to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
According to emerging reports, the SAN—whose name has not yet been disclosed—disputed claims allegedly made by Peter Okoye, suggesting discrepancies or omissions in his statement regarding the ongoing royalty and intellectual property dispute with his twin brother, Paul Okoye.
A Legal Power Play
The SAN has raised concerns about the veracity and consistency of Peter’s account submitted to the EFCC. The legal expert reportedly argues that certain financial and contractual records contradict parts of Peter’s testimony, especially regarding how royalty earnings and performance rights were handled when the group was active and even after their reunion.
Background: The P-Square Saga
P-Square, once Africa’s biggest music duo, had a highly publicized fallout in 2017, which led to their split and separate careers. Though they reconciled in 2021, issues surrounding royalties, ownership of songs, and rights management have reportedly remained unresolved behind the scenes.
EFCC Involvement
The EFCC’s involvement suggests financial irregularities or potential misrepresentation in the handling of funds or entitlements. The SAN’s challenge is likely to compel a deeper forensic audit of P-Square’s financial records, publishing agreements, and royalty distribution contracts.
What’s Next?
With the SAN demanding a clearer account backed by verifiable records, this development could:
• Lead to court intervention if no settlement is reached,
• Spark an internal audit of P-Square’s management past and present,
• Or potentially unveil wider industry practices around royalty mismanagement among Nigerian artists.
This story is still developing, but one thing’s clear: the battle over who controls the P-Square legacy—and its earnings—is far from over.
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