Fresh Rift As Paul Okoye Blasts Peter Over Song Theft
‘Winning’ Song Mine – Peter Okoye Replies Twin Brother, Releases Evidence
Popular singer Paul Okoye popularly known as Rudeboy, has tackled his twin brother and former bandmate, Peter Okoye, aka Mr P, over an alleged song theft.
It was gathered that Mr P recently released a song titled ‘Winning’.
However, in an Instagram post, Rudeboy alleged that he wrote and sang the song with a certain producer, who then hijacked it and gave it to his brother.
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He claimed that his twin brother recorded the song word for word with the same producer he worked with.
Rudeboy expressed that he submitted six songs to the so-called management and questioned why they were re-singing his song word for word.
He wrote, “Song title: Winning. Written and sang by Rudeboy. Produced by same producer.
“Now how come? Now am I supposed to release another version? Mr Producer, your case is for another day.
“Just a simple thing: Bring 6 songs, let me bring 6 songs. I Submitted 6 songs to the so-called management. Why re-singing my own song? word for word. Song that was supposed to be in my album next year, June.”
In a follow up post, Rudeboy threatened to release the original version of any songs of his that he was being replicated.
“The days of manipulation are over!!
“And to the management, make I hear any song wey na only me sing, I go release the original version. Music is not that hard!,” he wrote
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However, Peter Okoye, in his reply, debunked the accusation.
Peter, while reacting to the incident via his Instagram page on Saturday evening, Peter shared his phone chat with the song’s producer, during which he questioned whether someone might take his property.
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Stating his willingness to move forward, he requested Paul to let him compose his song in peace and to quit being negative about his new track.
“Person no dey thief him own Property!. It is well! Thank you @iam_vampire_official for the clarification. “FOR THE RECORD📌WINNING SONG: WRITTEN & COMPOSED by 👉🏽 @calypso60music and myself💯 PRODUCER by 👉🏽 @iam_vampire_official CO-PRODUCED by 👉🏽 @goldswarm
“They all deserve their Credit. And I appreciate them. Just As I said in my open letter three months ago, “Allow me to do my music in peace.” Now that I have a new singles out, please allow me to enjoy my new single WINNING in peace. Enough of the negativity!
“WINNING is out on all music platforms; continue streaming and don’t get distracted. Love y’all, peace Let’s continue “WINNING” Together”
Sodiq Lawal is a passionate and dedicated journalist with a knack for uncovering captivating stories in the bustling metropolis of Osun State and Nigeria at large. He has a versatile reporting style, covering a wide range of topics, from politics , campus, and social issues to arts and culture, seeking impact in all facets of the society.
