Nigerian singer Peter Okoye, widely known as Peter Psquare, has found himself at the center of a heated controversy after deciding to change his official birthday date. The former Psquare member announced last week that he would now celebrate his birthday on November 30 instead of the long-recognized November 18. While Peter described the change as a personal decision and thanked fans for their understanding, not everyone was accepting.
Fan Accuses Peter of Disgracing the Igbo Tribe
An X user, who identified himself as a longtime supporter, penned a lengthy message accusing the singer of bringing shame to the Igbo community. The fan recalled visiting Squareville nearly a decade ago with a group of oil and gas expatriates to pay an unplanned condolence visit after the death of Peter’s father. He noted that at the time, he was deeply moved by the unity and love between Peter and his twin brother Paul. However, he expressed disappointment that Peter’s recent birthday change was, in his words, “a great shame to Ndi Igbo.”
In his post, the critic lamented: “I felt the unity and love between you and your brother back then. To see you stoop so low with this bday thing is a great shame to Ndi Igbo who selflessly contributed to the stability of the Psquare brand then… Even if you were cheated money-wise, when did blood become less important than money?” He further argued that the move crossed a cultural line and disrespected Igbo traditions.
Peter Fires Back and Blocks the User
Peter did not take the criticism lightly. In a sharp retort, he lashed out at the user and immediately blocked him, writing: “Get da fucck off my timeline, you fool! Blocked.” The exchange quickly went viral, drawing mixed reactions from fans and observers.
Jude Okoye Celebrates Birthday Amid Family Feud
The controversy comes amid ongoing tensions within the Okoye family. Legit.ng earlier reported that Jude Okoye, the elder brother of Peter and Paul, returned to social media to celebrate his new age on Friday, April 24, 2026. Jude, also known as Engees, shared adorable pictures and captioned them: “Another Year another Grace +1. #Blessed&Alive.” Paul Okoye reacted warmly, commenting, “Happy birthday brotherly more blessings.”
Jude’s return to social media follows Peter’s decision to change his birthday, which has reignited the feud between the twins. Reports also suggest that Rudeboy unfollowed Peter after Jude was granted bail of N100 million amid an alleged N1.3 billion fraud case. Jude had been arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for money laundering involving N1.38 billion, $1 million, and £34,537.59.
Peter Okoye Vows to Cut Ties with Family
In a related development, Peter Okoye declared that he would cut ties with his parents if they supported Paul’s alleged betrayal. Responding to a fan’s concern about the feud, Peter stated that he prioritizes his peace and boundaries over blood relations. The fan had asked how their late parents would feel seeing their sons as enemies. Peter’s response underscored the deep rift within the once-united Psquare group.
