Shockwaves swept across social media following the Nigerian music icon 2Baba’s revelations about his personal life. The singer who is 49 years old and is known for the hit song African Queen confirmed that he had split from his wife, actress Annie Idibia, and that divorce proceedings had begun.
In a now-deleted Instagram post, 2Baba wrote:
“I and Annie Macaulay have been separated for a while now and currently filed for divorce… I would grant a press release soon to say my story. Not because it is anyone’s right to know about my personal life, but because I love my people and I need them to know my innocence or offense.”
Shortly after the post disappeared, his account claimed it had been hacked. However, in a video released later, 2Baba dismissed the hacking claims, saying, “Na me talk wetin I want talk.”
Annie Idibia’s Alleged Struggles
Following the announcement, reports surfaced that Annie Idibia is in a rehabilitation centre due to emotional distress. According to controversial journalist Stella Dimoko Korkus, she is being cared for by close friends and colleagues, including Tiwa Savage and Toke Makinwa. This revelation has sparked concern among fans and industry colleagues, with many sending messages of support.
2Baba and Natasha Osawaru—From Rumours to Proposal
Just when fans were trying to digest the news of his divorce, 2Baba shocked everyone again on Wednesday by openly professing his love for Edo lawmaker Natasha Osawaru. In another deleted Instagram post, he wrote:
“This is my world; help me beg her to marry me.”
This declaration confirmed long-standing rumours about their relationship, which first gained traction after his visit to the Edo State House of Assembly in January.
Although Natasha Osawaru, through her spokesperson, denied being responsible for 2Baba’s marriage collapse, speculation has remained intense. Critics have accused her of being a “homewrecker,” a claim 2Baba strongly refuted.
In a viral video that surfaced on Thursday, 2Baba was seen proposing to Osawaru while they danced at a private gathering. The clip showed the singer presenting her with a ring before they shared a long embrace.
Who Is Natasha Osawaru?
Born on 14 November 1994, Natasha Osawaru is a 30-year-old politician from Edo State. She serves as the Deputy Majority Leader of the Edo State House of Assembly, representing the Egor Constituency under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
A law graduate from Igbinedion University, and also holds a Master in Film Production from Full Sail University in the United States. Osawaru has been actively participating in youth empowerment and education initiatives like providing free JAMB forms and scholarships to top performers.
Though, her political career has brought controversies. In June 2024, she was ordered out of a plenary because she was accused of violating the House’s dress code for wearing dark glasses.
2Baba Defends His Love for Osawaru
As backlash grew over his relationship with Osawaru, 2Baba took to Instagram to set the record straight. In a video, he addressed critics, saying:
“Hon. Natasha has been dragged, she has been called all sorts of names, she has been labelled as a home breaker. She is a young, brilliant, amazing woman, and she had nothing to do with what is happening between me and Annie in our marriage. Yes, I love her. She is amazing, she is cool, I want to marry her.”
Public Reactions—What Do You Think?
2Baba’s revelations have elicited mixed reactions. While some opine that he is entitled to move on, others feel that the timing of such revelations is insensitive given Annie’s supposedly hard times. Many also question the trend where he would announce a first major thing only to delete it later, putting his fans in a confused state.
Do you think 2Baba is being genuine about the situation or is there more to be said? Should he have waited longer before publicly announcing his new relationship? Is Natasha Osawaru being judged unfairly?
I still feel it’s a celebrity stunt
These ones lasan
King Solomon of our time
Rubbish
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