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Psquare Brothers At War Again Over Royalties
Nigerian music duo Psquare, consisting of twin brothers Peter and Paul Okoye, are reportedly embroiled in a fresh war, allegedly over the misappropriation of royalties and funds.
According to insider reports, the dispute began when Peter Okoye was approached by a company interested in purchasing the Psquare music catalog. The buyers requested a statement of account for royalties received over the years to determine a fair price for the catalog.
Sources say that Peter, upon waiting weeks for the statement, grew suspicious and began investigating the matter. He allegedly discovered that funds from Northside Entertainment, the company registered by Peter and Paul, had been diverted to a new company called Northside Music, which listed Jude Okoye’s wife Ifeoma as a director. The royalties in question date back to 2007 and are estimated to be worth millions of dollars.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly become involved in the case, and Jude Okoye has allegedly admitted to fund diversion. His accounts, both in Nigeria and internationally, have been frozen pending further investigation.
Paul Okoye has reportedly sided with Jude in the dispute, implicating himself as an accomplice who shared in the diverted funds. It is alleged that the royalties have been split between Jude and Paul, excluding Peter from the arrangement.
The Okoye brothers were spotted at the EFCC office on Thursday, June 6, 2024, and tensions were reportedly high, with the brothers reportedly daring each other to “do their worst.”
Jude Okoye was reportedly detained by the EFCC until his recent birthday, when former NFF President Pinnick signed his bail bond, allowing him to celebrate with his family at home.
As the investigation continues, the future of Psquare remains uncertain. Fans of the popular music duo are left hoping for a resolution that will see the brothers reconcile and continue making music together.
The renowned Nollywood actor, Olu Jacobs, has passed away.
Known for his exceptional talent and iconic roles in the Nigerian film industry, Jacobs leaves behind a legacy that has deeply influenced African cinema.
He was widely respected for his contributions to the arts and his ability to bring characters to life with unparalleled skill.
Fans and colleagues alike mourn the loss of a beloved figure who made a lasting impact on Nollywood and beyond.
The Nigerian entertainment world is in deep sorrow again as veteran Nollywood actor, Olu Jacob, passes away.
His illustrious career, marked by powerful performances and unforgettable roles, has left an indelible mark on the industry.
Known for his versatility and depth, Jacob captivated audiences with his remarkable talent and dedication to his craft.
The news of his death comes just months after the passing of other Nollywood stars, Mr. Ibu, Jnr pope, and Amaechi Muonagor, adding to the grief within the entertainment community.
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The Court of Appeal in Lagos has upheld the five-year prison sentence of actor Baba Ijesha.
Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo (retd.) of the Ikeja Domestic Violence and Sexual Offences Court had originally sentenced Baba Ijesha to five years’ imprisonment on 12 July 2022 for the sexual assault of a minor.
Dissatisfied with the verdict, Baba Ijesha appealed the judgement through his counsel, Kayode Olabiran.
Delivering the judgement on the appeal, Justice Folashade Ojo on Thursday, 27 June 2024, overturned the appellant’s conviction for the indecent treatment of a child and sexual assault of a minor between 2013-2014, describing the testimony of PW1 (Damilola Adekoya) as hearsay.
However, Justice Ojo found Adekoya’s eyewitness account for the incident on 19 April 2021 credible, emphasising that Baba Ijesha had confessed to the crime in police statements.
The appellate court further affirmed Baba Ijesha’s imprisonment for the indecent treatment of a child and sexual assault from the April 2021 incident, noting that the prosecution had proved its case beyond reasonable doubt.
The court ordered as follows: “I affirm the conviction and sentence of the appellant to 5 years’ imprisonment for the offence of indecent treatment of a child contrary to section 135 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State 2015 (count 4 of the charge).
“I also affirm the appellant’s conviction to 3 years’ imprisonment for sexual assault contrary to section 263 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State 2011 (count 5 of the information).
“The sentences for counts 4 and 5 are to run concurrently.”
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