Veteran Nigerian singer 2Baba has broken his silence on his separation from his wife of over a decade, Annie Macaulay.
The couple, who tied the knot in May 2012, officially parted ways in January 2025.
Speaking on the 234 Mzansi Podcast, the 49-year-old music icon reflected on the end of their marriage, choosing not to disclose specific reasons behind the breakup but confirming that both parties made efforts to keep the union alive.
“I think both of us gave it our best. And why we’re not together today is not something I’m going to talk about publicly,” he said.
“Me and her have our own understanding. She’s amazing, it just wasn’t working no more. Something wey una get before wey no dey again, that’s why I said I won’t talk about it here.”
2Baba, who described Annie as an “amazing woman,” stressed that remaining in an unhappy marriage is not ideal, regardless of societal expectations.
“I think you should try to fix your marriage but if it’s beyond that, I don’t think anybody should force anything. Only people in the marriage know exactly what they’re feeling.
“It’s always good not to torture yourself, and not to allow society or people dictate your feelings. Because this thing called ‘living in bondage’ is real and many people have gone to their grave very sad people.
“So for me, if it’s obvious that people cannot work things out then I don’t think anybody should force themselves to be together.”
The singer also shared his thoughts on male fidelity, claiming it is “biologically impossible” for men to remain sexually committed to one woman.
“I’ll speak for myself, but a man is not built to sexually be with one woman. His heart, love, and respect can be with one woman,” he said.
“But sexually, it is impossible for a man. An individual can decide not to go that route but I’m talking about the biology of men.
“It has gotten so many people into trouble and it’s a simple fact that you need to accept. Because so many heartache and unnecessary stress will be avoided if we understand this simple fact.”
Following the separation, 2Baba has since moved on with Natasha Osawaru, a serving member of the Edo State House of Assembly, whom he publicly proposed to in February 2025.
