Social media critic Martin Vincent Ortse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has disclosed that a private meeting with Peter Okoye of P-Square initially convinced him of the singer's claims, but a subsequent encounter with rapper Phyno left him doubting the narrative.
VDM's Private Meeting with Peter Okoye
In a video posted on his Instagram page on August 7, 2026, VDM responded to backlash over his comments about the ongoing feud between Peter, his twin brother Paul Okoye, and their elder brother Jude Okoye. He explained that his statements were based on a personal briefing from Peter more than a year earlier.
According to VDM, Peter invited him to his hotel room at the Sheraton Hotel in 2025. The meeting, which lasted over three hours, was attended by VDM's associates, including Coco P and CPAC. During the session, Peter reportedly opened his laptop and displayed bank transactions, receipts, and other documents that allegedly showed how funds meant for him were diverted, properties purchased with money owed to him, and his share of earnings withheld—all purportedly orchestrated by Jude.
VDM said the story affected him deeply, nearly bringing him to tears, given his long admiration for P-Square. He admitted that he believed Peter entirely at that point.
Peter's Alleged Claims About Jude and Phyno
Peter also reportedly told VDM that a court case against Jude was already underway, with some of Jude's properties sealed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Peter claimed he held what he called a "checkmate"—and that checkmate was Phyno.
According to VDM, Peter alleged that Phyno had been defrauded of hundreds of thousands of dollars by Jude and would testify as a key witness in the case. Peter further claimed that Jude had mistreated singer Cynthia Morgan and withheld money from her catalogue, which had generated thousands of dollars.
Phyno's Stunning Reaction
Weeks after the hotel meeting, VDM said he ran into rapper Phyno Fino and brought up Peter's claims, thanking Phyno in advance for agreeing to support Peter's case. Phyno's response, however, was one of complete bewilderment.
Phyno allegedly told VDM he had no knowledge of any such scam, denied ever being defrauded by Jude, said he had not spoken to Peter in years, and asked VDM to call Peter immediately so the claim could be addressed directly. That encounter, VDM indicated, was the moment his certainty about Peter's full account began to waver.
Awilo Longomba's Plea for Reconciliation
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that veteran Congolese singer Awilo Longomba addressed the ongoing feud between Paul and Peter Okoye, urging them to reconcile. He shared nostalgic throwback photos and reminded the brothers, along with their manager Jude Okoye, of the emotional toll their rift has taken on fans and loved ones.
Awilo emphasised that family is about love and forgiveness, expressing hope that the trio will reunite and move forward together.
