In a dramatic revelation that has further deepened the public rift within the Okoye family, Henry Okoye, the elder brother of music duo P-Square, has leveled serious accusations against their former manager and sibling, Jude Okoye. Speaking in an interview on Friday night, August 7, Henry alleged that Jude was the mastermind behind the family's longstanding division, even suggesting the use of juju to manipulate his brothers.
Allegations of Juju and Family Manipulation
Henry did not mince words when describing Jude's influence, stating, "Jude is not a good person, I don't know if he used juju on Paul." This startling claim was part of a broader narrative in which Henry portrayed Jude as a divisive figure whose actions systematically alienated the family. He further alleged that their late mother had foreseen Jude's problematic character and initially cautioned against allowing him to manage the group.
Rejecting the Narrative of Jude's Role
Henry emphatically rejected the widely held belief that Jude built P-Square's career. He insisted that the family's support for Peter and Paul predated Jude's involvement by years. "When they started this music, they were looking for sponsors. They didn't get a sponsor. When I started sponsoring them, Jude was not there," Henry recounted. He detailed his early contributions, including using his car for flyers, traveling state to state, and serving as a bodyguard for the twins, emphasizing that it was a family effort.
Jude's Late Entry into Management
According to Henry, Jude only joined the management team after the twins had already begun making significant progress. "Before you could know it, Jude came in. We wanted to allow Jude to manage them, but my mum disagreed. She said she knew the kind of character Jude had," Henry alleged. This warning, he claimed, proved prophetic as the brothers gradually became distant from the rest of the family after Jude assumed control. "What happened at last is that they started running away from everybody. We never knew that it was Jude that was causing the problem," he added.
Unfulfilled Promises and Financial Disputes
Henry revealed that he had an initial agreement to receive a percentage of the group's earnings for his early contributions. "Before they started all these things going on, they promised me 20% in each show, but nobody has given me," he disclosed. He recounted a heated confrontation with Jude, saying, "Before I knew it, Jude said, 'What do I mean by 20%? For what?' He said they are flying all around, that what if they have a plane crash, I'll be enjoying myself. I told him that he wasn't there when we started, but he came now and is trying to chase everybody away, including Tony, P-Square's immediate elder brother who was one of their dancers."
Family Estrangement and Silence
The feud has led to a complete breakdown in communication between Henry and Jude. "Almost a year to two years, I'm not talking to Jude. He doesn't talk to me," Henry claimed. He also alleged that Jude severed ties with other struggling relatives, including their youngest sister, leaving the family fractured.
Public Reaction and Ongoing Saga
The interview, shared on Instagram by Linda Ikeji, has sparked widespread reactions from fans and followers, many of whom are divided over the allegations. The Okoye family's internal disputes have been a recurring topic in Nigerian entertainment, and this latest revelation adds another layer to the ongoing saga. As the public digests Henry's claims, the P-Square brand continues to face the ripple effects of a family conflict that shows no signs of resolution.
