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  • Psquare is no more, get used to it- Peter Okoye

    Peter Okoye has once again declared that Psquare is no more. The pop group comprising of Peter and twin brother Paul, separated after the former stated his desire to walk away from the group.

     

    Reacting to the criticism of his recent performance in the US, where he sang a medley of songs by various artistes, Peter took to Instagram to say it’s nothing out of the ordinary.

     

    He said the video of the performance posted online was “re-edited” to make him look incompetent.

     

    Peter wrote on Instagram: “Whoever posted that video just re-edited it and didn’t tell y’all I was telling a story of how I got inspired and motivated by some of our Nigerian artiste and the rest of the world.

     

    “Besides, we have more than 100 songs which I performed and entitled to.

     

    “We even do dis even when I was still in a group in most of our foreign concerts. You can verify that on YouTube. So it’s nothing new.

     

    “I know it’s because some pple are still sad and mad that Psquare is no more that’s why they want to insult and say whatever.

     

    “But I understand. Take heart guys, change is constant and I have moved on. 30 children cannot be together for 30 years… so pls get used to it.”

     

     

    Peter Okoye recently signed a distribution deal with Empire, a US record company and music publisher.

     

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  • Peter Okoye’s new deal: The end of Psquare?

    The ongoing Psquare crisis has undoubtedly been the recurring subject matter in the Nigerian entertainment scene over the past weeks. Their breakup tales has been a recurring story in the last 24 months.

     

    During their previous rifts, no one ever made the move of signing a personal deal with another record label as the bond was intact then. Peter’s recent new record deal hints at the eventual ‘death’ of the brand Psquare

     

    Peter’s grouse stems from the fact that he is being overlooked in the song writing department and so there has always been this huge need for him to prove himself as a song writer.

     

    In his words: “I’ve been a creative person and I haven’t stopped till today. I’m very creative person but people still look at me as a dancer. It hurts but at the end of the day, I still remain a creative person,” he said in 2016 when Psquare separated for some months.

     

    “There’s no challenges. I’ll do my best, It is something I always wanted. Now I’m on my own, I’ll do what I always wanted. I was limited before but now I’m good.”

     

    The announcement of his new deal with Empire, an American music company officially closes the door to Psquare ever reuniting again. Peter is legally bound to the deal he’s contractually bound to honour it, no matter what. The ongoing interventions by industry stakeholders is not enough to douse the fire of Peter’s new move.

     

    Peter who now bears the moniker ‘Mr P’ has shattered the hopes of a return to Psquare with the new move. Will he thrive in this new journey? Only time will tell

     

    READ ALSO: Peter Okoye signs deal with Empire

  • Peter Okoye signs deal with Empire

    Peter Okoye, formerly of Psquare, has contracted a distribution deal with Empire, an American record label, music publisher and distribution company.

     

    Kendrick Lamar, Busta Rhymes, Tyga, and Remy Ma are some of the American artistes who have been on the list of Empire.

     

    Peter who recently parted ways with Psquare, made this known on Thursday night in an Instagram post.

     

    “Thank you Lord. Just had a digital distribution deal with @peterpsquare! Welcome to the #EMPIRE family,” Okoye wrote.

     

     

    Empire also announced the new contract with Okoye on Instagram, writing: “Welcome to the #EMPIRE family @peterpsquare! Thank you for @kingkanjafor the introduction & partnership!”

     

    Since parting ways with his twin brother Paul and manager/elder brother Jude in unpleasant situation, Mr P has been promoting his music career vigorously

     

    This is not the first time Psquare will split as a result of incessant personal issues. The group went their separate ways in 2016 but later reunified due to pleas from their fans and stakeholders in the music industry.

     

    READ ALSO: Psquare is no more-Peter Okoye declares

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  • Again ! Peter Okoye fires FG

    An outspoken member of Nigerian pop group Psquare, Peter Okoye has reacted to the statement made by the All Progressives Congress(APC) youth renaissance group, where it was declared that security agencies will arrest him for bringing disrepute to the federal government.

    Recall that Okoye had reacted earlier to the government’s purported injunction over shooting videos outside the country.

    Reacting to a tweet by Ruggedman clarifying that the federal government didn’t order for Peter Okoye’s arrest, Okoye wrote:” Let me order Egusi, pounded yam and goat meat join for the arrest. I know those youths will start from 70 and above.Onyeala. Ndiala”

     

    The war of words started when Federal Government via Lai Mohammed said it has taken steps to amend the Nigeria Broadcasting Code to discourage the production of Nigerian movies and music videos shot outside the shores of the country.

     

  • Security agencies in Nigeria will arrest Peter Okoye – APC declares

    The All Progressives Congress(APC) youth renaissance group has reacted to Peter Okoye’s statement over the Federal Government ‘s injunction to stop music videos and movies from being shot abroad.In his statement Peter Okoye of Psquare slammed the APC led government calling them mad and stupid people Read here.

    However in a statement signed by the national secretary of the All Progressives Congress(APC) youth renaissance group, Collin Edwin told Peter Okoye to leave the music industry, if he cannot withstand the ‘ heat’ stressing that security agencies will arrest him for disrespecting the government.

    According to the statement: “We read the scurrilous remarks credited to Mr Peter Okoye of the Psquare group against the Federal Government’s job-saving policy in the entertainment industry with great anger and vexation.

    “Least of all persons to make scathing remark against the government is the Psquare group which the local content policy of the Federal Government dusted-up from the valley of obscurity.

    “Where was Peter Okoye or Psquare brand in 1999 when foreign music dominated our airwaves? If not for the government policy which mandated all broadcast stations in Nigeria to pay attention to Nigerian music by playing 95 percent of Nigerian songs every day, would Peter Okoye or Psquare be known to anybody in Nigeria today? Or would they have competed with better American music which dominated our airwaves then?

    “After the government have used its policy to brush them up from nothing to something; instead of giving opportunity to other people, they are taking Nigerian jobs to foreign countries through the shooting of music videos abroad.

    “Now that government have intervened to raise great and better entertainers again, Peter Okoye has the gut to insult the entire Federal Government by calling our great leaders ‘Ndi Ala’ which means mad and stupid people. How dare you say that Psquare?

    “We, therefore, urge the security agencies in the country to arrest Mr Peter Okoye for disrespecting our government and bringing it to a disrepute. If you cannot produce in Nigeria and hire Nigerians, then leave the industry.We must export Nigerian culture to the outside world through our music and videos”.

    The outspoken singer, Peter Okoye is yet to react to to the above statement as at the time of this publication.

     

     

  • Peter Okoye blasts FG, says he’s ashamed to be called Nigerian

    Peter Okoye, one of the PSquare brothers has criticised the Federal Government’s plan to stop the shooting of music videos, movies outside the country.

    Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed on Saturday said the government is working towards putting an end to the trend.

    While responding, Peter said Nigerian artistes have been the ones covering the “shame” politicians “bring upon the country”.

  • Easter: Samuel Eto’o pays surprise visit to Tony Elumelu, presents him a customized jersey

    Easter: Samuel Eto’o pays surprise visit to Tony Elumelu, presents him a customized jersey

    Cameroonian football legend, Samuel Eto’o on Sunday paid a surprise visit to Nigerian billionaire and business man, Tony Elumelu at his home in Lagos.
    TheNewsGuru.com reports that the former Chelsea star also presented a signed Chelsea to his host.

    Eto’o who had been in town since Saturday (yesterday) had initially visited Peter of P-Square and his family at his Ikoyi residence.

    Taking to social media, the billionaire businessman wrote: ‘I got an Easter surprise today at home from Samuel Eto. Happy Easter everyone! I hope you all enjoy the long weekend easter’.
  • Stop blaming celebrities for government’s failures-Peter Okoye warns

    Stop blaming celebrities for government’s failures-Peter Okoye warns

    In recent times, celebrities have been bashed on social media for not being part of the #IStandwithNigeria protest. One of the Psquare brothers, Peter Okoye took to his Instagram page to express his dissatisfaction over the criticism meted out to celebs.

    He urged fans to make the government accountable , rather than blaming the celebrities.In his words:” Celeb dis, celeb that! Like seriously? Face the government. We no thief the money wey we dey enjoy, we work so hard for am. Enough is Enough! Blaming celebrities for government’s failures,is that not insanity”?

    His statements rocked the boats of some of his fans, they took to the comment section to express their grievance. However, Peter Okoye disabled the comments.