Liberian actor and producer Frank Artus has warned social media activist VeryDarkMan to refrain from commenting on the Okoye family’s ongoing financial dispute, urging the commentator to protect his reputation and continue his community-focused work.
The intervention follows a series of public allegations by Peter Okoye, one half of the defunct music duo P-Square, against his brother Paul Okoye and their elder brother Jude Okoye, who also served as the group’s manager. According to reports by Media Talk Africa, Peter Okoye accused Jude Okoye of financial betrayal and diverting group royalties into an account allegedly owned by Jude and his wife, Ifioma. In support of Peter, another elder brother, Henry Okoye, claimed Jude withheld his 20 percent share of P-Square earnings and described Jude as a “bad person.”
VeryDarkMan responded by releasing multiple videos defending Jude Okoye and labeling Peter’s claims as false. Reacting to those videos, Artus posted a statement on Sunday addressing VeryDarkMan directly. “VeryDarkMan, stay off this. Trust me. You’re a highly respected person. I followed you, and I followed your tremendous efforts you made within the Nigeria community,” Artus said. “As long as it comes to Okoye’s family, stay off it. You’ve given all of the different evidence. Perfect, just stay off this. Maintain the respect, maintain what you would continue to do for the Nigeria community.”
Artus also voiced support for Peter Okoye, adding, “Mr P, the episodes said it all. The fans will judge for you.”
The dispute has attracted widespread attention on social media, with fans and industry observers debating the merits of each side. Artus’s decision to weigh in underscores the sensitivity of family conflicts involving public figures and the potential consequences for influencers who insert themselves into private matters.
As the Okoye family’s financial disagreements continue to unfold publicly, the involvement of prominent personalities highlights the intersecting roles of celebrity, social media activism, and public accountability in Nigeria’s entertainment landscape. Further developments, including potential legal proceedings or public statements from the brothers, are anticipated.
