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Cynthia Morgan says her insistence on using Burna Boy for “Simatiniya” created tension around her record deal.
The P-Square saga has taken another turn, and this time, Cynthia Morgan has added a new name to the conversation: Phyno.
The Nigerian singer has alleged that Phyno played a role in the collapse of her deal with Jude Okoye after she insisted on featuring Burna Boy in the video for her song “Simatiniya.” Her comments have stirred fresh conversations around the music industry, particularly about the relationships and decisions that shaped some of Nigeria’s biggest music careers.
However, it is important to note that Morgan’s claims remain allegations. The individuals mentioned have not been independently established as having confirmed every detail of her account.
Phyno’s name has entered the conversation as Morgan revisits her experience with Jude Okoye.
Morgan became one of the notable female voices in Nigerian music during the mid-2010s. Her rise brought songs such as “German Juice” and “Don’t Break My Heart” into the spotlight, while her association with Northside Entertainment, managed by Jude Okoye, placed her within the orbit of one of the industry’s most powerful music families.
Now, years later, the singer has revisited that chapter of her career.
According to Morgan, she wanted Burna Boy to appear in the video for “Simatiniya.” However, she claims that Phyno preferred to be involved instead.
That disagreement, she alleged, eventually contributed to Jude ending her deal.
The latest claims have sparked fresh interest in one of Nigerian music’s most talked-about industry stories.
Morgan reportedly pushed back against the idea of using Phyno and maintained her preference for Burna Boy.
She then claimed that Phyno influenced Jude’s decision to terminate the arrangement. Morgan also described Phyno as someone who was not without fault in the situation, despite the image fans may have formed around him over the years.
Still, these remain Morgan’s allegations, and the details require careful consideration.
For fans who followed Nigerian music closely during that era, the story raises an interesting question. How many career decisions happened behind the scenes that audiences never knew about?
The latest comments arrive as renewed discussions around P-Square and their wider family saga continue to attract attention.
Jude Okoye has previously found himself at the centre of several public conversations involving the famous music duo, while Cynthia Morgan’s own career journey has also faced plenty of twists and turns.
Consequently, Morgan’s latest revelation has given fans another piece of the puzzle to debate.
For now, the Burna Boy versus Phyno angle has certainly added another layer to an already complicated story. Whether the other parties respond remains to be seen.
One thing is clear, though: Nigerian music history still has plenty of untold stories, and this latest chapter has listeners asking for the full gist.
By Gladius Elizabeth
Music & Entertainment Writer, MAX FM
Published: August 9, 2026
