Mr P of P-Square changes birthday date amid rift with twin brother
By William Muthama, April 21, 2026Nigerian singer Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr P of the music duo P-Square, has announced a change in his birthday celebration date, a move that has drawn attention amid ongoing tensions within the family.
In a message shared on his Instagram on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, Mr P said he will no longer mark his birthday on November 18, the date long associated with him, stating that he will instead observe it on November 30 going forward.
He further indicated that he will not be receiving messages or gifts on the earlier date, describing the decision as personal and asking for understanding from fans, friends, and family.
“Dear Family, Friends, and Fans, I’m making it official. November 18th is no longer my birthday celebration date. Please note that I will not be accepting any messages or gifts on that day. My birthday will now be celebrated on November 30th. This is a personal decision, and I truly appreciate your understanding.”Mr P wrote.
Family rift background
The announcement has, however, come under public attention largely because of the long-running rift between Peter and his twin brother, Paul Okoye, known as Rudeboy.
The two rose to fame as P-Square, one of Africa’s most successful music groups, before splitting in 2017 after reported disagreements over management, finances, and creative control.
At the centre of the dispute was their business structure, which was overseen by their elder brother Jude Okoye, who acted as manager.
Public statements over the years have pointed to conflicts over decision-making power, revenue sharing, and trust within the group.
Peter has previously stated that he felt sidelined in key business and creative decisions, while Paul has also defended his position, insisting that internal disagreements made it difficult to continue working together as a group.
The brothers briefly reunited in 2021, raising hopes of a full comeback, but the reconciliation collapsed months later, with fresh disagreements surfacing publicly and pushing them back into separate careers.