J Martins wades into Mr P, twin dispute, seeks private resolution

By Lawrence Agbo

J Martins has intervened in the growing tension between Peter Okoye and his twin brother Paul Okoye, urging both artists to resolve their differences away from public scrutiny.

The appeal follows fresh signs of a rift between the brothers, who were formerly part of the now-defunct duo P-Square.

Concerns resurfaced after Peter Okoye announced a change to his birthday celebration date, breaking from the long-standing tradition of sharing November 18 with his twin.

Daily Sun earlier reported that Mr P shared a message on X, stating that he would no longer celebrate his birthday on November 18, adding that his new celebration date would be November 30. He described the decision as personal and asked fans to respect his choice.

“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. Thank you all”.

Reacting, J Martins—who said he has maintained a close relationship with both brothers for over two decades—questioned the sudden shift, noting that it was unusual for twins to separate such a significant personal milestone.

He appealed to the duo to handle their issues privately, warning that taking their dispute into the public space could reflect poorly on their cultural background.

“These are my brothers for more two decades, i still don’t understand why one will just wake up decades to change his own birthday separate from his twin brother? @PeterPsquare @rudeboypsquare can we fix these stuff inside our house & not bring this shame on Ndi Igbo nke anyi”.

Peter and Paul Okoye, born on November 18, 1981, rose to prominence as P-Square, becoming one of Africa’s most successful music acts before they split in 2017.

Although they reunited in 2021, reports of renewed disagreements have continued to surface, fuelling speculation about unresolved differences.