Nigerian singer Peter Okoye, also known as Peter Psquare or Mr. P, is currently facing strong criticism online after a social media user accused him of bringing shame to the Igbo tribe. The controversy erupted following Okoye's recent announcement that he was officially changing his birthday celebration date from November 18th to November 30th. [1, 4]

An X user, in a lengthy post that gained traction online, lambasted Okoye for the decision, calling it a "great shame to Ndi Igbo." The user recalled a past event where he honored Peter's late father, highlighting the unity and love that was once displayed between Peter and his twin brother, Paul Okoye (Rudeboy). The critic argued that the birthday change was a disrespectful act that crossed a cultural line and went against Igbo values of kinship and shared identity. [1, 4]

Peter Okoye did not take the criticism lightly and responded aggressively to the user, stating, "Get da fucck off my timeline, you fool! Blocked." [1, 4]

This is not the first time Peter Okoye has been involved in discussions related to tribal sentiments. In January 2023, he was accused of tribal bigotry after offering N10 million to anyone who could provide evidence of him or his twin brother making ethnic or tribal statements. This offer came in the wake of a petition against singer Brymo for his anti-Igbo remarks. While Okoye maintained his innocence regarding tribal bigotry, some netizens dug up a past derogatory remark he allegedly made against another group. [2, 3]

Singer J Martins has also publicly called on Peter and Paul Okoye to resolve their differences privately, urging them not to let their disputes negatively reflect on the Igbo community. [4]

The ongoing feud between the Okoye brothers is complex, involving their elder brother and former manager Jude Okoye, allegations of financial misconduct, and legal battles over the P-Square name. Peter Okoye has stated that reconciliation is off the table. [4, 7, 8, 9]