Nigerian music legend Innocent Idibia, known as 2Baba, has finally spoken about his split from wife Annie Macaulay after over 12 years of marriage.
The 49-year-old singer opened up during an episode of the 234 Mzansi Podcast, which was released on Monday.
2Baba and Annie got married in May 2012, but officially separated in January 2025. The couple’s relationship, often seen in public and on social media, had faced several ups and downs before they decided to part ways.
Speaking on the podcast, 2Baba said they both gave the marriage their best but eventually realised it could not continue.
“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.”
He also shared that staying in an unhappy marriage for the sake of public opinion was not the right path. “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.”
2Baba said while couples should try to fix their problems, it is not always possible. “If it’s obvious that people cannot work things out then I don’t think anybody should force themselves to be together,” he added.
He also spoke on male sexuality, saying it is difficult for men to stay sexually faithful 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.”
He added that accepting this reality could save many people from stress and heartbreak.
Since the separation, 2Baba has moved on and found love again. In February 2025, he proposed to Natasha Osawaru, a member of the Edo State House of Assembly, confirming their relationship publicly.
