Mother of Nigerian entertainers, Peter and Paul
Okoye popularly known as P-Square is dead. We gathered that Mrs.
Okoye lost the battle to a sickness which has not been disclosed. No word yet from Peter, Paul, Tony, Jude and the rest
of the Okoye siblings. But those close to them have confirmed to us that at the intial stage of her illness she was
taken to St. Nicholas Hospital, one of the most expensive medical centres in
Nigeria. She was later flown abroad for further treatment. Unfortunately, she
died while responding to treatment.
Immediately the news broke, friends and collegues have been
sending condolence messages to the Psquare family.
Mrs.
Okoye is fond of attending her son’s events as often as she can, her last
public appearance was at the P-Square Invasion concert in August 2011. An
unrepentant supporter of her kids, the late Mrs. Okoye, although a Christian
minister, encouraged pop duo Peter and Paul with their music careers, giving
her full backing long before it became profitable; even at the risk of
upsetting her husband who would have none of it.
We could not
immediately confirm the cause of death, and we’re working to get details from
the family.