In a shocking revelation, legendary Nigerian musician 2Baba announced his separation from his wife, actress Annie Idibia, and confirmed that divorce proceedings are already underway. The post, shared on his Instagram page, read:
“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 went live, it was deleted, with 2Baba’s account claiming to have been hacked. However, in a video released shortly after, 2Baba confirmed the separation and dismissed the hacking claims, stating, “Na me talk wetin I want talk.”
As the news broke, reactions flooded in from various quarters, with fellow celebrities and social media commentators chiming in on the highly publicized split.
Annie Idibia’s Alleged Struggles
In the wake of the announcement, actress Annie Idibia was reported to be in a rehabilitation centre, allegedly in a “very bad state.” According to controversial journalist Stella Dimoko Korkus, Annie is being cared for by close friends and co-stars, Tiwa Savage and Toke Makinwa. The news sparked sympathy among fans and colleagues who expressed concern over her well-being.
Toke Makinwa’s Criticism of 2Baba
Among the first to voice strong opinions was media personality Toke Makinwa, who has been outspoken in her criticism of 2Baba. Toke questioned his decision to announce the divorce publicly at a time when Annie was already facing public scrutiny. She criticized the singer for lacking empathy and bringing their personal issues into the public eye, especially while his wife was being ridiculed. “Timing is everything, empathy is everything,” Toke stated. “You constantly preach love, but you cannot add to the narrative that’s out there when you know what is happening exactly behind closed doors.”
Tosin Silverdam and Sir Dickson’s Reactions
On the other hand, media personalities like Tosin Silverdam and Sir Dickson have taken a different approach. Silverdam questioned why men are often blamed in marital issues, noting that had Annie been the one to announce the separation, she would have received praise instead of criticism. Sir Dickson, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), suggested that Annie should not play the victim, especially as she reportedly stayed in a toxic marriage for so long.
Mary Njoku’s Support for Annie
Nollywood actress and producer Mary Njoku voiced her support for Annie, expressing that the singer’s public humiliation was uncalled for. She reminded 2Baba that Annie has a strong support system and that there will be plenty of questions for him when the time comes. “Just make sure she’s healthy and ok,” Mary wrote, asserting that Annie is not alone and has a family that will stand by her.
Doris Ogala: A Different Perspective
In a more controversial turn, actress Doris Ogala weighed in on the divorce drama, claiming that 2Baba is actually the real victim. Doris suggested that Annie’s actions may have been influenced by some form of “juju” and that she was only trying to keep her husband. According to her, “the victim here is 2Baba.”
VeryDarkMan’s View on the Divorce Saga
Amid the ongoing reactions, Nigerian social media activist VeryDarkMan has also weighed in on the situation, particularly targeting Toke Makinwa’s outspoken criticism of 2Baba. He cautioned Toke Makinwa over her comments and her involvement in what he described as a “female alliance” against the artist. VeryDarkMan expressed his support for 2Baba, accusing Toke of unfairly condemning the musician while overlooking the complexities within the marriage. He also warned her not to rally others to attack 2Baba, stressing that the situation should not be reduced to a one-sided narrative.
He partly said, “So basically the whole women in Nigeria now has done meeting in order to throw hate at 2face, first thing is if anything happens to 2face we’ll pick all of you, especially Toke Makinwa. Nothing should happen to 2face o because all I see here is double standard. First of all, I won’t say Annie and 2face are at fault, but let’s judge by what we are seeing. For me, I think 2face was the red flag from the onset because 2face had kids with several women and Annie decided to settle with him. If Annie was my sister, genuinely, I wouldn’t let her marry 2face. I’d sit her down.”
My View
In my opinion, while the situation between 2Baba and Annie is undoubtedly a complex one, the way the public is handling it is equally important. 2Baba’s decision to go public may have been his way of addressing the situation, but the timing could certainly have been better. I agree with Toke Makinwa on the need for empathy and a more careful approach to sensitive issues like this. However, the fact that Annie decided to stay in a relationship where there were red flags should not be overlooked. Both parties have their share of responsibility, and it’s essential that everyone, especially public figures, understand the implications of their actions on the public and their own lives.
What Do You Think?
As the reactions from celebrities continue to flood in, we’re curious about your take on this highly publicized divorce. Is 2Baba justified in his decision to announce the separation, or should he have kept things private out of respect for his family? Do you think Annie’s actions should be condoned, or is she truly a victim in this saga?
