The family of Nigerian singer Innocent Idibia, better known as 2Baba, has petitioned the Department of State Security (DSS) over the sudden disappearance of the singer.
The Idibia family in a statement on Friday disclosed that Tuface left home on Februry 10, without any security operatives and never came back.
They added that his friends claim they have been receiving messages from the singer, soliciting financial help, an act they consider disturbing; as according to them, Tuface is financially sufficient and has no reason to beg.
They noted that the singer was dedicated to his work and craft as he is always in the studio writing songs, but for the past few days, he has not shown up for any.
Calling for help, the singer’s family asked the state police to intervene and help find their son.
The singer, has however, been seen in videos shared on social media proposing to Edo State lawmaker, Natasha Irobosa Osawaru.
Following the proposal, Tuface’s mother, Rose Idibia released a video asking Osawaru to “free” her son.
Below is the petition filed by the family over Tuface’s “disappearance”.
Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, has taken to social media to slam critics of Nigerian iconic singer, Innocent Idibia, better known as 2Baba, for announcing his separation from his wife Annie on the internet.
TheNewsGuru reports that the ‘African Queen’ hitmaker via his verified Instagram announced that he and Annie had not been together for a while and were filing for divorce.
The news of their separation has continued to spark reactions from fans and celebrities alike.
Reacting to the outrage the news sparked, Yul Edochie on Friday tackled those insulting 2Baba, arguing that they have no right to meddle in his family matters as they do not know what goes on behind doors.
The controversial actor noted that like women, men also face struggles in marriage but remain silent about it. He further urged the public to respect the couple’s decisions and wish them well.
He said, “Anybody insulting 2Baba or calling him out because of his family matter wey no concern you, thunder fire you.
“You don’t live with him in his home. You don’t know what happens behind closed doors. You have no right to judge either of the couple. You’re not Jesus Christ,” he added.
“It’s not only women who go through stuff in marriage. Men go through a lot too. But most times men remain silent about it for various reasons.
“Leave people alone to make their decisions. They’re adults. Wish both of them well and mind your own life.”
Popular Nigerian singer Innocent Idibia popularly known as 2baba has gifted his eldest son Nino, a multi million naira car on his 19th birthday.
In the video that surfaced on social media, the singer could be seen presenting the car to Nino, who appears surprised and delighted by the expensive gift.
Sharing the video, 2baba wrote, “The king got his young prince a tear rubber something for his 19th birthday.”
The singer and Sunmbo Adeoye welcomed Nino on January 15, 2006. Aside from Nino, Sunmbo also had another son for the singer before their relationship fell apart.
Sunmbo is now the wife of David Adeoye, the founder of the Royalty Christian Centre.
The singer is also married to Annie Idibia and the union is blessed with two children — Olivia and Isabella.
2Baba is the father of seven children from three women — Pero Adeniyi, Sumbo, and his wife Annie.
Legendary Nigerian singer Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2baba, has hinted on the release of a new album after four years.
The ‘African Queen’ crooner disclosed this on his Instagram page while urging fans to look forward to his works in 2024.
He wrote: “Yes ooo 2024, merry new and happy every, my people, na so we no go gree for anybody this year o. Born Again Album loading.
“A guy don turn to upcoming artiste o; This boys and guys are not smiling and I’m super excited for this development. Who no work no go shop, so therefore #workshop.”
With the announcement, 2baba, who dropped his last studio album “Warriors” in 2020, will keep fans waiting in anticipation for the released date of the upcoming album.
2baba debut album was ‘Face 2 Face’, released in 2004, with hit songs like the award-winning ‘African Queen’, ‘Nfana Ibaga’ and a host of others.
He went on to release many albums including Grass 2 Grace, Away & Beyond, The Unstoppable, The Ascension and a host of others.
The Benue born music legend, dominated the African music space for over a decade, winning both local, international awards, including “MTV Europe Music Award”, World Music Award and five Headies Awards (Hip-hop award).
He has also won the BET Award, MOBO Award, KORA Award, four Channel O Music Video Awards, four MTV Africa Music Awards and three Afrima Awards, among other nominations.
In May 2016, 2Baba received an honorary Master of Arts in Music degree from Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo.
He was awarded an honorary fellow of the school of music by the Music Department, Obafemi Awolowo University and in March 2019, making him the pioneer recipient of the award.
In August 2019, 2Baba was appointed as the good cause Ambassador for the Nigerian Stock Exchange.
“Feb 14th, 2012 I said YES to my best friend and soulmate” were the words of Annie Idibia, wife of legendary singer, Innocent Idibia a.k.a 2baba, as they clock their 11-year proposal anniversary.
Annie took to her Instagram page to recount how her love story with old photos of herself and her husband.
The mother of two (Annie) took to her Instagram page to recount how her love story with 2Baba became on February 2012. According to her, her husband knelt down on his knees to propose marriage to her on the 14th of February, 2012 with his hit “Rainbow” song.
It’s no news that one of the celebrity marriages that have suffered public scandals and other dramatic scenes is the marriage of 2Baba and his wife, Annie Idibia. However, the two seem to have been standing strong.
Sharing the old photos on her page, Annie captioned the proposal anniversary post:
“So this day – (Feb 14). 11 years ago my best friend asked me to do forever with him, and gave me the keys to his “everything ” and more. (Remember the song rainbow). That was all me … And he kept every promise he made in that song n more”.
TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that Annie and 2baba have been married since May 2012 with two daughters, Isabella and Olivia.
Although Annie claims she met the singer first, however, her first child is his fifth child.
Annie features in the Netflix Young, Famous and African reality show with her husband(2Baba).
The singer has two sons, Nino and Zion, with his first baby mama, Sumbo Ajaba. Idibia and Pero Adeniyi have three children, Ehi, Justin and the youngest of them all Innocent.
Recall that the 37-year-old wife’s recent outburst generated a lot of mixed conversations online, with users blaming Annie for venturing into the marriage despite 2Face’s baby mama history. Others have implied that Annie moves on and enjoys her marriage to the legendary singer.
This is not the first time Annie will trend for her public outburst regarding her marriage to 2Face Idibia. Last year in a heated online battle, Annie repeatedly accused the singer of running away with Pero Osaiyemi(2Face’s second baby mama).
Pero has three children for the singer.
Annie dragged the African Queen hitmaker in a series of captions and audio recordings. According to the mother of two, 2Face was having an affair with Pero based in the US.
In response to the allegations, 2face’s younger brother Charles Idibia washed Annie’s dirty linen in public by speaking on her attitude to his elder brother
Annie later apologized for her outburst in 2021 in a long caption posted on social media.
Following Annie Idibia’s latest viral video, Pero put up a video post of her kids in an elevator.
“Me i get Sense I get GOD, I come 1st, I don boss, Plenty talk , Plenty noise, Aye ole f’eni t’omo way(life is not hard for those who know the way)……… Obirin mewa”(Ten women in one). She captioned the video.
Fans have come out to say that Pero’s new post may be a jab at Annie Idibia.
Legendary Nigerian singer, Innocent Idibia, widely known as 2Baba, who has seven children from three different women, has taken to his official Instagram page to dish out relationship advice, saying “never allow red flags to make you push love away”.
He pointed out that some people have mastered the art of hiding their red flags to the point where they can easily get their hearts broken.
2Baba, however, advised his fans never to let that push love away or slip them into depression.
He wrote: “Na the same 11 similar words and actions wey the genuine person go use win your heart the player sef go use. Some people have mastered the art of hiding red flags. So, therefore, never allow it to depress u and never allow it to make u push love away.”
TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that 2Baba is also a songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur and philanthropist.
Noted for his vocal range, lyrical depth, and longevity, he is widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s greatest musicians of all time. He is most influential for the rise in popularity of Nigerian pop music in the 2000s, and his solo debut album Face2Face (with the smash hit “African Queen”) ushered in a new wave of awareness and reverence for Nigerian music amongst Africans on the continent and in the diaspora.
Prior to July 2014, he went by the stage name 2face Idibia. 2Baba is the first winner of MTV EMA Best African Act category in 2005 and is one of the most awarded Nigerian musicians in history.
In 2019, 2baba, in collaboration with other well-known artists like Cohbams Asuquo and Timi Dakolo, released a song for awareness of the rights of children.
2Baba and his children
2Baba was part of a boys group called Plantashun Boiz, under Godfather production. He is from the Idoma ethnic group in the southern part of Benue State, in central Nigeria.
The singer attended Mount Saint Gabriel’s Secondary School in Makurdi, Benue State. Tuface enrolled at the Institute of Management & Technology, Enugu (IMT), where he did his preliminary National Diploma course in Business Administration and management.
While attending IMT, Idibia performed at school-organized shows and parties, as well as other regional schools such as the University of Nigeria and Enugu State University of Science & Technology.
He eventually dropped out of school to pursue his music career. While attending IMT, 2face Idibia started composing and singing jingles at the GB Fan Club at Enugu State Broadcasting Services (ESBS) in 1996.
Also in 1996, he adopted the stage name “2Face” (Tuface). He cited the reason as “trying to demarcate my personal life from my business life”.
In 2016, he officially changed his name from Tuface to 2Baba.
Legendary music act, Innocent Idibia popularly known as Tubaba has denied rumour flying around that he impregnated a banker.
Last week, Tubaba apologized to his wife, Annie and her children for being a ‘shitty’ husband and father, reports that he impregnated a banker went viral on social media.
However, Tubaba’s manager, Efe Omorogbe has described the report as a total falsehood that emanated from fake news producers.
Efe said there was no iota of truth in the report and Nigerians should disregard the rumour.
“We would like to put it on record that the “why” Tuface apologized is exactly what was explicitly spelt out in the same post – the pressure of almost a quarter of century of superstardom and a wish to focus on making music without the burden of high expectations of a role model.
“Reports of him getting anyone pregnant are false and malicious and we urge well-meaning media platforms and members of the public to completely disregard such. It is fake news.”
Efe added that the ‘fictitious banker’ character has been repeatedly getting e-pregnant for @official2baba every two or three years, since 2014.
The report that Tubaba impregnated a banker has been in the news for many years now.
Ace Nigerian singer, Innocent Idibia, better known as 2Baba, has paid a visit to the cemetery in the United States where late Nigerian rapper, Olanrewaju Abdul-Ganiu Fasasi, popularly known as Sound Sultan, was buried.
Sound Sultan died on July 11, 2021, after a 4-year battle with angioimmunoblastic t-cell lymphoma — a type of blood cancer that starts in the white blood cells.
On Monday, the ‘For Instance’ crooner shared a video on his Instagram page where he was accompanied by other friends as they paid tribute to the late singer.
2Baba and Sound Sultan
While they paid their respects by laying flowers on the tombstone of the ‘Area’ singer, 2Baba was later seen crouching in front of the graveyard.
He wrote: “Went to pay my respect to my brother SOUND SULTAN with my brothers @emmaugolee @amfrankiej @blackahrank.
“July 11, world Sultan day. Blessed #grateful #warrior. We miss you my dear friend @soundsultan. Olanrewaju Fasasi. Bless up.”
2Baba’s note
The prolific songwriter and rapper — born Olanrewaju Fasasi — passed away at the age of 44.
Before his death, Sound Sultan had a successful career that spanned over decades with eight studio albums to his credit.
He got married to Farida Fasasi and their union was blessed with three kids.
Sound Sultan was also a songwriter, actor, comedian, and recording artist.
He was regarded as one of the pacesetters of modern hip hop music in Nigeria.
The late rapper was notable for using his music to speak against poverty, corruption, bad governance and societal ills in Nigeria.
Sound Sultan’s career in show business:
Sound Sultan’s career in show business started in the 1990s, when he hosted shows to raise money for studio sessions.
By 1999, he had won numerous local talent-hunt shows. He released his first single Mathematics “Jagbajantis” in 2000, which was a hit in Nigeria. After independently releasing other singles and featuring in hit songs of other artists, he was signed by Kennis Music.
Under Kennis Music, Sound Sultan released four albums. By 2007, his contract with the label expired and he partnered with Baba Dee to start Naija Ninjas, a parent organization for a record label, production outfit and clothing line.
After starting as a rapper, he has worked in different musical genres from R&B to Afrobeat, soul and Nigerian Fuji music. He has said that artists shouldn’t be judged on the genre in which they perform, that the important thing is the message conveyed in the music.
Under Naija Ninjas, he released Back From The Future (2011) and signed artists such as Karma Da Rapper, Young GreyC, Shawn (Sean Tizzle) and Blacka.
Naija Ninjas released their debut EP titled The Rebirth in 2012 and it featured the hit single Aropin which was produced by music producer Prodizzle featuring Sound Sultan, Karma & Sean Tizzle.
Late Sound Sultan
Sound Sultan began a working relationship with Wyclef Jean when featured alongside 2face Idibia and Faze on “Proud to be African” from Wyclef’s Welcome to Haiti: Creole 101 album. They have collaborated on two other projects: “King of My Country” (2009) and “People Bad” (2012).
In 2012, it was announced that Sound Sultan was made a UN Ambassador for Peace for his exemplary lifestyle and career.
In 2015, Sound Sultan released the rap single “Remember” after a long absence from the music scene.
After the fallout of the African Basketball League, Sound Sultan joined forces with the organizers of the Continental Basketball League to become a team owner of Lagos City Stars (the 2017 champions) and a facilitator of the league entertainment.
Sound Sultan featured on Honorebel’s 2019 single “Bridal” with Joe El.
Nigerian veteran musician, Innocent Ujah Idibia, known by his stage name 2Baba, has celebrated people he described as “strong women” in his life, his mother, his wife, and his two baby mamas on Mother’s Day.
The singer, who recently renewed his wedding wows with his one and only wife, Annie Idibia, took to the image-sharing platform Instagram to pen a note to the powerful beautiful woman in his life.
In a note to his wife, and his two baby mamas, Pero Adeniyi, and Olasunmbo Adeoye, 2Face wrote: “Bless my beautiful mother… unconditional love from day one. Bless all the mothers out there… Bless u @annieidibia1… maximum appreciation @perosaiyemi_ @sunmboadeoye. Jah bless all african queens”.
In a special post dedicated to his mother, 2face shared a still image with a song in the background.
Nigerian legendary singer, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2face, on Friday, celebrated his 10th year wedding anniversary with his actress wife, Annie.
Annie revealed this in an Instagram post, as she promised to share videos and pictures of the “very intimate” ceremony.
She also asked her fans not to judge her, adding that vulnerability was not a form of weakness.
Annie wrote, “Yes fam, a guy (2Baba) and I renewed our vows. 10 years anniversary!
“It was very intimate but we wanted to also share it with the whole world. I’ll post pics and videos.
“Enjoy the show, but don’t judge me too much.”
The mother-of-two added, “Vulnerability isn’t weakness! I wanna believe that it is being brave. It is ‘strength’.”
Recall that videos had emerged, where Annie recounted how hurt she felt when she realised that 2face had children with two other women when he dated her first.
Featuring in a new reality TV show, ‘Young, Rich and African’, which premiered on Thursday, Annie stated that her first child was 2face’s fifth, adding that she faced so much embarrassment.
In September last year, Annie had a social media ‘war’ with the Idibias as she accused her husband of spending time with his baby mama when he travelled abroad.
