‘November 18 is no longer my birthday’ — Mr P distances from twin brother, announces new celebration date

Nigerian music star, Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr P, has stirred reactions across social media after announcing that he will no longer celebrate his birthday on November 18 — the same day he shares with his twin brother and former bandmate, Paul Okoye.

The singer made the announcement in a post shared on his X (formerly Twitter) account, a move that has since generated widespread debate among fans and followers of the now-defunct Psquare.

In the statement, Mr P disclosed that he has decided to move his birthday celebration to November 30, describing it as a personal decision.

He wrote:

> “Dear Family, Friends, and Fans,

I’m making it official. November 18th is no longer my birthday celebration date. Please note that I will not be accepting any messages or gifts on that day.

My birthday will now be celebrated on November 30th. This is a personal decision, and I truly appreciate your understanding.

Thank you all.🙅🏽‍♂️👍🏾😉”

The announcement quickly triggered mixed reactions online, with many fans interpreting the move as another indication of the lingering tension between the twin brothers, who have had a long-running public fallout.

Mr P and Paul Okoye, alongside their elder brother and former manager, Jude Okoye, have experienced multiple disagreements over the years, leading to the breakup of Psquare, one of Africa’s most successful music duos.

While the brothers briefly reunited in 2021, recent developments and public exchanges have fueled speculation that their relationship may once again be strained.

Some fans described Mr P’s decision as “symbolic,” while others urged the brothers to reconcile, noting the cultural significance of twins sharing the same birthday.

As of the time of filing this report, Paul Okoye has yet to publicly respond to the announcement.

The development continues to generate conversation across social media platforms, with many observers watching closely for possible reactions from other members of the Okoye family.