Cynthia Morgan, the Nigerian singer and songwriter known for her soulful pop, has publicly accused music executive Jude Okoye of manipulating the truth and described him as a “toxic and divisive” person. The allegations were posted on her Instagram page on Monday, where Morgan wrote: “If there is one thing I know about Judeengees, I know for a fact that he can make the truth disappear either in front or behind the cameras. I am a living witness of his wickedness. “But the difference this time is he came with chats and emails, so our only hope to getting the truth this time is the judiciary. So help them God.”
In a separate post, Morgan criticised Okoye for allegedly calling fellow singer Peter Okoye “crashing out” because he was “going down.” She added: “You see how he quickly said Peter is crashing out because he is going down. That is how toxic and divisive he is. “While in real sense, even if I don’t listen to secular music anymore, I saw Peter trending with his new song recently. Jude is not a good human being.”
The singer’s comments come amid an ongoing public dispute between Jude Okoye and his former music partner, Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr P. Morgan’s own history with Okoye dates back to 22 August 2013, when she signed a recording contract with Northside Entertainment Inc., the label owned by Jude Okoye.
On 23 May 2020, after years of silence, Morgan revealed in an Instagram Live session that the contract had cost her her stage name, her VEVO account, royalties, and her Instagram presence. She said she had become depressed following her fallout with Okoye but had not previously shared the details with the public.
The latest accusations suggest that Okoye’s influence over the Nigerian music scene may extend beyond business dealings. Morgan’s claim that he can “make the truth disappear” points to a broader concern about transparency and accountability within the industry. Her reference to the judiciary as the only avenue for truth underscores the seriousness of the dispute.
While no formal legal action has yet been announced, the situation has drawn attention from fans and industry insiders alike. The dispute between Okoye and Mr P has already strained relationships within the local music community, and Morgan’s statements may prompt further scrutiny of Northside Entertainment’s contractual practices.
For now, the Nigerian music world watches as the conflict unfolds. Whether the parties will seek mediation or court intervention remains to be seen. The outcome could set a precedent for how artists and executives handle contractual disputes in the country’s rapidly evolving entertainment landscape.