Nigerian Musicians End 3-Year Feud Over Politics

A viral hug at a Lagos nightclub just ended one of Nigeria's most talked-about celebrity feuds.

Seun Kuti and Peter Okoye (known as Mr P from the legendary group P-Square) spent three years trading insults on social media after clashing over politics. Their fight began in 2023 when they supported different sides in Nigeria's presidential election, with tensions boiling over after Kuti called Labour Party candidate Peter Obi an "opportunist."

Okoye fired back hard, questioning Kuti's music career and relevance. What started as political disagreement turned into personal attacks that played out publicly for their millions of fans to see.

But something changed when the two musicians found themselves in the same Lagos nightclub recently. Instead of ignoring each other or continuing the drama, they did something better.

Video footage captured the moment they embraced, shaking hands and talking like old friends. The clip spread across social media over the weekend, delighting fans who were tired of seeing two talented artists at odds.

Why This Inspires

Kuti's words in the video cut through all the noise: "We are artists, we can't be fighting over politicians." Okoye nodded in agreement as they made peace.

That simple statement carries weight beyond celebrity gossip. In countries around the world, political divisions have torn apart friendships, families, and communities. Watching two public figures choose unity over endless conflict offers a different path forward.

Their reconciliation reminds us that the things we create and build together matter more than the politicians we argue about. Artists, neighbors, and colleagues don't have to agree on everything to treat each other with respect.

For Nigerian fans who grew up loving both musicians, seeing them together again feels like a win. Their example shows that even bitter, public fights don't have to be permanent.