In a recent and public dispensation of discord within the renowned music duo P-Square, Peter Okoye has stepped forward to address allegations made by his twin brother, Paul Okoye, concerning the ownership of their latest track, “Winning.”

The drama began when Paul raised questions regarding Peter’s involvement in the song’s creation, prompting Peter to publicly clarify his role as well as the collaborative efforts that shaped “Winning.”

He took to social media platform X, where he articulated a comprehensive account of the songwriting process, emphasizing his teamwork philosophy and the significant contributions made by various collaborators, including Ghanaian producer Vampire and talented songwriter Calypso.

Peter contextualized the accusations against him, highlighting their previously agreed-upon creative framework and pointing out instances where Paul had altered collaborative works by removing Peter’s vocals from their joint projects.

He expressed concern over how the conflict has evolved, suggesting a deliberate misunderstanding of their arrangement.

Diving into the genesis of “Winning,” Peter recounted his journey back to music after a brief hiatus, during which he sought to recharge mentally and emotionally.

“If you have followed my journey as a solo artist, you will notice that I give people their due credit where necessary, as I am a firm believer in teamwork,” he stated.

“I know my strengths and where I need assistance, and I am unafraid to collaborate with those stronger in areas where I require guidance.”

Elucidating the timeline, Peter shared that sometime in June 2022, he discovered the Ghanaian producer Vampire and was impressed by his work.

Recognizing the potential for collaboration, he reached out to him via direct message. Before engaging Vampire, Peter consulted with Paul and their team to gain consensus before arranging to fly Vampire from Ghana to Lagos.

Upon Vampire’s arrival in Lagos, Peter revealed that he proposed the inclusion of the producer in the next P-Square album project.

He presented five songs he had penned for the album, including “Winning,” “Jaiye,” “Find Somebody,” “Legendary,” and “Attention” all influenced by the beats that Vampire had generated.

The creative spark for “Winning” was ignited when Peter stumbled upon one of Vampire’s beats.

He elaborated on how he collaborated with his producer Goldswarm to innovate the chord progression of the song, distinguishing it from its original form.

In addition, he engaged Calypso, who contributed to the songwriting process by composing and recording the lyrics, which were then sent to Peter.

“Calypso worked on multiple songs for the album, and my brother was fully aware of his contributions since we had all been working together in the studio during that period,” Peter clarified.

However, conflict emerged when Paul heard the created hook and chorus for “Winning” and wanted to add his verse.

According to Peter, they had devised a systematic approach where each artist would leave a verse for the other to complete and then harmonize the chorus together.

This collaboration was premised on mutual respect and acknowledgement of each other’s roles, but Paul’s intentions suggested a significant deviation from that script.

In a poignant declaration, Peter stated, “It takes a different level of psychosis for one to steal what is already theirs.”

He acknowledged the public’s reaction to the song, expressing dismay over being labelled negatively online and facing calls for the song’s removal from various platforms.

He lamented, “If this is his song, why do I have all the music data, including initial conversations and picture/video evidence of the titles?”

Furthermore, Peter expressed his frustration over Paul’s attempts to move forward with the album, which he claimed was at odds with their shared legacy as P-Square.

Lasting tensions arose when Peter learned that Paul had removed his vocals from their collaborative works, an act he perceived as absurd considering they are both essential halves of the duo.

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“I began to have a rethink of the entire situation. Maybe because I wasn’t sharing anything music-related on my social media for over four months, he believes I have lost interest in music,” Peter mused.

“The truth is, I took a breather to realign my thoughts, and once my perspective shifted, the epiphany was clear: ‘Winning’ was my triumphant return.”

However, Peter Okoye’s candid response sheds light on the complexities of creative partnerships and the struggles that can arise when individual aspirations intertwine with collective ones.

As the public remains captivated by the continuing saga of P-Square, Peter’s commitment to clarity, collaboration, and artistic integrity remains at the forefront of his narrative.