Seun Kuti, Peter Okoye reconcile after 2023 election feud
Nigerian music stars Seun Kuti and Peter Okoye (Mr P) have finally reconciled, years after their heated social media clash over the 2023 presidential election. The pair, who fell out over opposing views on Labour Party candidate Peter Obi, were recently seen embracing at a nightclub in Lagos, signalling an end to the rift. Their feud began in early 2023 when Seun Kuti described Obi as an “opportunist”, a remark that prompted a sharp response from Peter Okoye, who questioned Kuti’s relevance and success as an artiste. Both men went on to trade personal jabs online, dragging family legacies and careers into the argument and splitting many fans along political and tribal lines. Seun Kuti was quoted as saying, “We are artistes, we can’t be fighting over politicians,” while Okoye is also reported to have agreed that it was time […]