‘No extra monkey dey work, baboon dey chop,’ Rudeboy says as he confirms PSquare’s finish

Followers of the embattled music duo PSquare who nursed hopes of their favourites making up must transfer on already.

Paul Okoye, aka Rudeboy, one-half of the embattled music duo PSquare, has as soon as once more confirmed that there isn’t any going again on the group’s disbandment.

In an impromptu Instagram reside video on Tuesday, Rudeboy accused his twin brother Peter of unfairly benefiting from their music partnership.

When his followers requested in regards to the standing of PSquare within the reside video, Rudeboy made it clear that they might by no means reunite. The singer defined that he dealt with a lot of the inventive work over time whereas Peter loved extra rewards.

Utilizing the metaphor “Monkey dey work, Baboon dey chop,” Rudeboy highlighted a long-standing grievance, alleging that he did a lot of the songwriting of their music profession whereas Peter reaped the rewards.

Paul said, “And the brand new me, eh, you see these days when Monkey dey work, Baboon dey chop, I no dey do am once more. So I higher dey work for myself solely. Each time solely me dey sing all of the songs, I no dey do once more.”

The remark, which roughly interprets to 1 individual doing all of the work whereas one other advantages, sparked reactions among the many group’s fanbase. Many noticed it as a direct assault on Peter, whom Paul claims contributed much less to their musical successes. Paul identified that he was the lead singer for many of their hits, a dynamic he now not finds acceptable.

PREMIUM TIMES reported that the Okoye brothers’ longstanding feud took a shocking flip in August when Rudeboy confirmed P-Sq.’s break up. He claimed that Peter (Mr P) reported him and Jude, his elder brother, to the EFCC for monetary misconduct and embezzling P-Sq.’s funds.

Background

P-Sq. initially broke up in 2017 attributable to private and family-related points, however they briefly reunited in 2021. Within the 1 August Metropolis FM interview, Paul Okoye confirmed that Peter now not wished to proceed as P-Sq..

Rudeboy revealed that Peter filed a petition with the EFCC in opposition to him (Paul) and Jude. This led to Jude’s arrest and public denial of wrongdoing, additional escalating the battle.

Peter responded with an in depth open letter on 12 August, explaining that his authorized actions have been directed solely at Jude for allegedly mishandling funds from the P-Sq. model and establishing a secret firm, Northside Music, as an alternative of the prevailing Northside Leisure.

Peter expressed frustration that Paul sided with Jude as an alternative of serving to him reclaim management of their enterprise. He felt that Paul’s determination to assist Jude over equity contributed to the breakdown of their relationship.

Jude, who doubles as the previous supervisor of P-Sq., addressed the drama in a reside Instagram session on 18 August. He denied Peter’s accusations of economic misconduct, claiming that Peter had misunderstood the state of affairs. Jude said that Peter typically concerned him in disputes and that he had tried to step away from managing the group however was repeatedly drawn again into their conflicts.

The duo are actually specializing in their solo careers. Throughout their separation, Rudeboy launched songs like “Hearth Hearth” and “Nkenji Keke.” In the meantime, Mr P dropped tracks corresponding to “For My Head” and “Cool It Down.”

Rising to fame within the early 2000s, the duo delivered a string of hits like “Do Me,” “No One Like You,” “Chop My Cash,” and “Personally.” Earlier than their public feud, they have been identified for his or her electrifying performances and harmonised vocals. PSquare have been as soon as recognised as one among Africa’s most profitable music teams. Although followers proceed to name for a reunion, the likelihood appears slim, as each brothers have repeatedly stated they’re happier pursuing their careers independently.