Nollywood actor and pastor Yul Edochie has shared his perspective on the ongoing tension between the famous musical duo, Peter and Paul Okoye of Psquare.
Addressing those urging the brothers to reconcile, Yul took to Instagram to express that sometimes, the key to true peace lies in maintaining distance, even among family members.
In his Instagram post, Yul Edochie noted that while many people advocate for the reconciliation of Peter and Paul, they often fail to grasp the complexities of life. He explained that true peace might require individuals to distance themselves from others, including family members, if necessary. Yul emphasized that forcing closeness can sometimes lead to more harm than good.
Yul’s message conveyed that although it’s heartwarming to see Psquare together, if their happiness and well-being depend on staying apart, it’s better for them to remain separated. He encouraged people to prioritize their mental health and peace of mind, even if it means blocking or distancing themselves from certain relationships.
He says:
I see people say Rudeboy, go & make peace with your brother, Mr P, go & make peace with your brother, I just laugh. Many people still don’t understand what life is about. Sometimes, real peace comes from staying apart. Sometimes, even some family members have to be blocked to achieve peace. Sometimes, you just have to relate with people from a distance to have peace.
Trying to be close to will kill you. Life is short, especially for men. Small thing, man don fall. Too much stress. That’s why we have many widows everywhere. So, you have to be intentional about your life. And life na per head. Block anybody that needs to be blocked so you can have peace. Don’t look back.
Fight for yourself. Stay alive. It’s good to see Psquare together. But if they have to stay apart to be happy and alive for us, let them stay apart. We love them together. Being alive and happy is more important than being together.”
Psquare, once Africa’s most beloved musical duo, has been embroiled in a public dispute once again, reportedly due to joint funds being diverted by their elder brother, Jude Okoye. The tension escalated when Paul Okoye (Rudeboy) revealed in an interview that Peter had him and Jude arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in December 2023. However, after a thorough investigation, Paul was cleared of all allegations.
Peter, on the other hand, has refuted these claims, stating that he only filed a petition against Jude after discovering that their joint funds were being secretly diverted into an account shared with Jude’s wife. Peter clarified that he never sought the arrest of his twin brother, Paul.
The fallout between the Okoye brothers has sparked various reactions from celebrities and industry insiders. Media personality Do2dtun remarked on how no family is perfect and urged fans to appreciate Psquare for their contributions to music rather than focusing on their personal conflicts.
Talent manager Paulo Okoye expressed sadness over the split, advocating for love and unity. Activist Very Dark Man shared his emotional response, hoping that the brothers would eventually reconcile.
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