The Nigerian entertainment scene recently erupted with excitement when Afro-pop artist Akinmayokun Awodumila, popularly known as May D, shed light on his widely publicized fallout with Peter and Paul Okoye, the iconic duo formerly known as P-Square, and their record label, Square Records.
Back in 2012, May D took to social media to voice his frustrations. Using Twitter (now X), he accused the Okoye brothers of unfair treatment during his time with Square Records, sparking a dramatic rift that caught the attention of fans and industry insiders alike.
May D has accused the Okoye brothers of failing to honor their promises, claiming they did not provide him with adequate support during his time with their label. He further alleged that he was denied royalties for his contributions and was excluded from performing at certain shows.
In response, the Okoye brothers denied the allegations, labeling May D as ungrateful. They asserted that they had heavily invested in his career, only for him to fail in fulfilling his commitments.
The dispute quickly escalated into an online feud, with both parties trading insults and accusations on social media. May D accused P-Square of being selfish and manipulative, while the brothers countered by claiming that May D was envious of their success.
May D also stated that he wrote some of P-Square’s hit songs, including Do as I Do, which he said was originally intended to be his debut single, and Chop My Money, which featured international artist Akon.
“Do as I Do was supposed to be my first single,” May D said. “But I didn’t mind giving it up. It didn’t matter to me. After all, I still dropped Ile Ijo. I believed that having a song featuring P-Square and Tiwa Savage would benefit me more. I see the bigger picture—I don’t have to be the king. If someone else being the king helps everyone, then I’m fine with it. We’re all going to die someday anyway.”
Reacting to these claims, celebrity journalist and publicist Bayo Adetu dismissed May D’s accusations as baseless. “In my 20+ years in the industry, I’ve seen people fabricate stories to gain sympathy or publicity. May D’s interview on the Honest Bunch Podcast was filled with lies,” Adetu said. “I pray God forgives him and shows him mercy.”
In a detailed write-up titled Exposing Mr. May D’s Many Lies (Part 1) shared on social media, Adetu accused May D of betraying the trust of his benefactors.
“After squandering the resources and millions of naira invested in him, he has the audacity to tarnish their image in public? May D, may God forgive you,” Adetu wrote. He went on to detail how May D became affiliated with P-Square, starting as a driver for UK-based rapper Alaye, who introduced him to the Okoye brothers when May D faced housing issues. The brothers offered him financial assistance and even allowed him to stay at their home.
Adetu recounted how May D was officially signed to Square Records in early 2011, with a press release, media tour, and his debut singles, Soundtrack and Cool Temper. Later that year, his hit track Ile Ijo was released, followed by P-Square’s Chop My Money, which featured May D.
“So how can May D claim that P-Square never intended to sign him? The label spent millions on his career without seeing any returns. His accusations, including references to Bracket and J Martins, are baseless,” Adetu concluded.
