The years-long rift between Peter Okoye and Seun Kuti, Nigerian singers, appear to have settled.
The quarel began in February 2023 after Seun referred to Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, as an opportunist who couldn’t save Nigeria.
The Afrobeat singer’s viewpoint on the presidential candidate did not sit well with Okoye, who had endorsed Obi ahead of the February election.
This led to a full-blown clash on social media with acrimonious words traded between the music heavyweights.
However, a viral video appears to show the pair reconciling. The footage captures them embracing and smiling warmly at each other in a nightclub. In the clip, Kuti can be heard telling Okoye, “We are artistes, we can not be fighting over politicians”.
Both men smiled and nodded in agreement, signalling a move past their differences.
Peter is a member of the now-defunct music duo group, P-Square, alongside Paul, his twin brother. He has established himself as one of the leading forces in the Nigerian music industry.
Seun, on the other hand, is known for his controversial stance and socially conscious music, addressing socio-political issues in Nigeria and beyond.
Since his debut album ‘Many Things’ in 2008, he has continued to enjoy positive reception from Afrobeat lovers.
He also has seven albums and several extended plays (EPs) to his credit.
