The long-running debate over the individual contributions of Peter and Paul Okoye to PSquare has resurfaced following fresh comments from a former colleague of Lola Okoye.
The individual, identified as CDO, believes Peter Okoye’s contribution to the group’s success has often been underestimated, particularly when it comes to performance and entertainment.
Rather than focusing on their vocal abilities, CDO pointed to the elements that made PSquare a household name across Africa, including choreography, stage performances and branding.
What made PSquare different?
CDO argued that Psquare’s success was built around more than the brothers’ ability to make music.
He said Peter brought ideas and performance skills that helped create the image that audiences eventually associated with the group.
“Peter has more talent than Paul. The only thing is that Paul’s talent is the singing talent. I’ve been in showbiz. I’m still in showbiz. There’s nothing like a man who’s got the showmanship, the stage presence. Peter has it, both stage, both ideas, execution, branding. The brand P-Square is Peter,” he said.
He further suggested that Psquare’s energetic dance routines and visual presentation played a bigger role in their popularity than their vocal performances.
“That whole jacket, decked up dancing, is that not what made P-Square? P-Square won’t sing better than Styl-Plus. P-Square no fit sing better than Styl-Plus now,” he said.
CDO recalls Peter’s role behind the scenes
According to him, Peter was also involved in the intensive preparation that went into the duo’s performances.
He claimed Peter regularly organised choreography sessions and spent hours rehearsing with the group while they were based in Lagos.
“Peter had the idea, the rehearsals, the organization. Peter was dancing every day now. Peter they do rehearsal every day when they dey for Molade. I know the house for Molade now. As long as they are in Nigeria, as long as they are in Lagos, three to six hours every day Peter they do choreography with them people,” CDO said.
He compares the twins’ post-PSquare careers
CDO also brought the brothers’ solo careers into the discussion, claiming that Peter performed better commercially after Psquare disbanded.
“When they broke up was Peter not more successful? Peter was more successful. Go and check records. Peter made more money than Paul as an individual,” he said.
The remarks have added another layer to the debate over the legacy of PSquare, whose music, performances and eventual split continue to generate conversations among Nigerian music fans.
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❝Peter has more talent than Paul. The only thing is that Paul’s talent is the singing talent… The brand PSquare is Peter. PSquare no fit sing wetin Styl-Plus sing…❞ pic.twitter.com/UZf4BXIN6w
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