Psquare Peter Okoye hosts exclusive screening of ‘Michael’ biopic, praises cast

Arts & Entertainment

LAGOS, Nigeria (NPA) — Nigerian singer Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr Psquare, has lauded the actors and producers of Michael, the new biographical drama about Michael Jackson directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by John Logan.

Okoye revealed that earlier this week he hosted an exclusive screening of the film with family and friends, describing the King of Pop as a lifelong inspiration. “All I can say to my big brother and friend Jermaine Jackson is that your son @jaafarjackson absolutely nailed his role in this incredible movie! So so proud of him,” he said.

He urged fans worldwide to see Michael in cinemas this Friday, noting that the film captures Jackson’s artistry, struggles, and enduring legacy.

The movie stars Jaafar Jackson, Michael’s nephew, as the adult singer, with Juliano Krue Valdi portraying him in childhood. Colman Domingo plays Joseph Jackson, Nia Long appears as Katherine Jackson, and Laura Harrier as Suzanne de Passe. The story begins in Gary, Indiana, with the formation of the Jackson 5, and follows Michael through gruelling rehearsals, Motown success, and his solo triumphs with Off the Wall, Thriller, and Bad.

The narrative highlights both Jackson’s brilliance and the darker aspects of his upbringing, including his father’s strict discipline. It underscores his relentless pursuit of perfection, creative ambition, and personal struggles.

Michael premiered in Berlin on 10 April 2026 and was released in the United States on 24 April 2026. Critics praised Jaafar Jackson’s performance, though some noted the film’s storytelling was sanitised, focusing more on his rise to stardom than on controversies.