Peter P-Square Defends Children Speaking French
Singer Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr P of the defunct P-Square group, has defended his children speaking French after social media users questioned whether they could also speak Igbo, arguing that parents should be free to decide how they raise their children.
The exchange began on Monday after the singer shared a post from Paris, on X where he expressed admiration for how effortlessly his children communicate in French.
“Still in Paris!
Watching my kids speak French so effortlessly makes me think… maybe it’s time to own a crib here in Paris.
Just a thought,” he wrote.
What appeared to be a casual reflection about life abroad soon sparked a conversation about language, culture and identity after an X user, @sambuddybest, asked, “Hope they can speak Igbo, too?”
Responding to the comment, Mr P questioned the practical value of Nigerian languages.
“And who naija language help? Make I hear word abeg,” he wrote.
His response immediately divided opinion online. While some users argued that teaching children indigenous languages helps preserve cultural heritage and identity, others defended the singer’s right to determine how his children are raised.
As criticism continued, the singer insisted that language choices within a family were a personal decision.
“When it’s your turn, teach your own kids all the languages in Nigeria if that’s your choice,” he wrote.
Mr P later returned with a series of posts, dismissing the criticism and urging people to focus on issues that concern them.
“I’ve got just three words for you: MYB — Mind Your Business.
“Go and find someone else to pour your frustration on. Not here.
“As for me and my family, we’re good. Go and find another place to pour your frustration,” the singer said.
He also questioned why strangers were invested in the languages spoken by his children.
“Again, what exactly do you stand to gain if my children speak Nigerian languages? How does that improve your life?
“MYB — Mind Your Business. Cry harder,” MR P said.
The singer further argued that speaking indigenous Nigerian languages had offered little practical benefit, adding that English remains Nigeria’s official language.
“Again and again… who has speaking a Nigerian language helped?
“The official language of Nigeria is English, yet this is what you’re worried about?
“Una never ready. The joke is on you.”
Mr P also accused some of his critics of hypocrisy, suggesting that many would relocate abroad and raise their children outside Nigeria if given the opportunity.
“Meanwhile, many of the same people criticizing me would jump at the chance to get foreign citizenship or raise their own children abroad if they had the opportunity.
“With everything going on in Nigeria, your biggest concern is whether my children speak Nigerian languages?
“Focus on the real issues and let people raise their families the way they choose. Ndi ala.”
In another post, he reiterated the point, writing, “With everything going on in Nigeria, your biggest concern is whether my children speak Nigerian languages?
“Out of all the real issues facing the country, this is what keeps you awake?
“Una never ready for our country. Ndi nchu.”
