Mr P declares Nov 30 as his new birthday as the P-Square family feud deepens

• Mr P says he will no longer celebrate his birthday on November 18, the date he shares with twin brother Paul Okoye.

• He has officially chosen November 30 as his new birthday celebration date, calling it a personal decision.

• The move has sparked mixed reactions as the long-running P-Square family feud continues to unfold.

What began as a social media declaration has now been formalised. 

A few hours after announcing his intention to change his birthday date, Peter Okoye, known professionally as Mr P, has issued an open letter confirming that November 18, the date he has shared with his twin brother Paul Okoye since birth in 1981, is no longer his day of celebration.

"Dear Family, Friends, and Fans," the post read. "I'm making it official. November 18th is no longer my birthday celebration date. Please note that I will not be accepting any messages or gifts on that day. My birthday will now be celebrated on November 30th. This is a personal decision, and I truly appreciate your understanding."

The message is brief, but its implications are quite clear. November 18 has long been one of the last remaining public symbols of a shared identity between two brothers whose professional and personal relationship has deteriorated sharply over the past several years. 

By formally reassigning the date, Peter is drawing a line that goes beyond creative differences or business disputes.

The reaction from Nigerians online has been largely sceptical. 

Many have questioned the necessity of the gesture, with a significant number describing it as petty and unnecessary given the more substantive issues that have defined the brothers' current estrangement. 

The consensus among critics is that changing a birthday date does little to resolve any of the actual grievances and serves mainly as a public statement of severance.

Others, however, have read it differently as the act of a man who has decided to stop pretending goodwill he no longer feels.

The feud between Peter and Paul Okoye has now spanned multiple years, two official splits, a brief reunion, and a growing list of public accusations on both sides. November 30 is still months away. To see if the gesture will land as true liberation or just pettiness may depend entirely on where things stand by then.

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