The news of Nigerian music legend, 2Baba’s engagement to his new lover, Natasha Igbinedion Osawaru, has sparked mixed reactions from celebrities and Nigerians.
Nigerian music legend Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has remained at the center of public discourse following his engagement to Edo lawmaker Natasha Igbinedion Osawaru, shortly after confirming the end of his 13-year marriage to actress Annie Idibia.
Moment 2baba proposed to Honourable Natasha 💍 pic.twitter.com/UFiMC3YMxq
— Pulse Nigeria (@PulseNigeria247) February 13, 2025
2Baba’s engagement to Natasha, which was captured in a viral video, has sparked widespread reactions from celebrities, media personalities, political figures and Nigerians.
Morayo Afolabi-Brown criticizes 2Baba for deserting Annie
Popular media personality and host of Your View on TVC, Morayo Afolabi-Brown, strongly criticized 2Baba for walking away from his marriage with Annie Idibia. She insisted that the singer should not be allowed to “go scot-free” after leading Annie into marriage and then abandoning her.
According to Morayo, societal pressure might have played a role in 2Baba staying in the marriage for as long as he did, but she believes that his public display of affection for Natasha raises serious concerns about his past commitment. Her stance has since sparked debates online, with some Nigerians supporting her argument, while others maintain that 2Baba has the right to move on.
Dr. Penking highlights why 2Baba chose Natasha Over Annie
I don’t know why you people are surprised that 2baba settled for Natasha, a highly educated woman and political stalwart who is not living off a man’s name but has made one for herself. This is a reminder that education will always win over baddie vibes pic.twitter.com/f8yfJxGvHs
— Dr Penking™🇳🇬🇦🇺 (@drpenking) February 12, 2025
Popular X influencer and medical professional, Dr. Penking, has offered an analysis of why 2Baba may have chosen to settle down with Natasha Osawaru instead of staying with Annie Idibia.
According to him, Natasha’s high level of education and strong political standing make her an ideal partner for the singer. He described her as an “already-made woman” who does not rely on a man’s influence to build her identity but has instead established a successful career for herself.
Dr. Penking further opined that 2Baba’s choice proves that education triumphs over what he termed “baddie vibes,” indirectly suggesting that Natasha’s accomplishments played a role in the singer’s decision to propose to her. His comments, however, have drawn mixed reactions, with some Nigerians questioning the comparison between Natasha and Annie.
Lawyer Inibehe Effiong calls out Nigerians for misplaced priorities
One week, multiple dramas.
Nigerian celebrities are keeping us busy and distracted with their personal issues and controversial lives while the situation in the country is worsening .
MTN has diabolically increased the cost of data and there’s no sufficient outrage or protest…
— Inibehe Effiong (@InibeheEffiong) February 12, 2025
Amid the ongoing media frenzy surrounding 2Baba’s love life, human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong has expressed disappointment over how Nigerians have become overly fixated on celebrity relationships rather than pressing national issues.
Taking to social media, he lamented that Nigerians have been “distracted by multiple dramas” while significant issues, such as the recent hike in data prices by telecommunications companies, are being ignored.
“Nigerian celebrities are keeping us busy and distracted with their personal issues and controversial lives while the situation in the country is worsening,” Effiong tweeted. He also noted that MTN’s data price increase has not received sufficient backlash because people are too engrossed in discussions about 2Baba’s marital affairs.
Presidential aide Gimba Kakanda warns of cyber-bullying against Natasha
With his divorce still fresh and some virtual in-laws baying for his blood, I doubt this is the best time for 2Face Idibia to advertise his new or next love interest. This would only subject her to fierce cyber-bullying. But then again, she probably wants or asks for this.
— Gimba Kakanda (@gimbakakanda) February 12, 2025
Gimba Kakanda, a presidential aide, has weighed in on 2Baba’s public display of affection for Natasha, warning that the singer’s decision to announce his love interest so soon after his divorce could subject Natasha to intense cyber-bullying.
“With his divorce still fresh and some virtual in-laws baying for his blood, I doubt this is the best time for 2Face Idibia to advertise his new or next love interest,” Kakanda stated. He added that Natasha might have anticipated or even welcomed the attention, but the backlash from social media could be overwhelming.
DPA Family Law Clinic: ‘2Baba handled things the right way’
A legal team affiliated with May Edochie, DPA Family Law Clinic, offered a contrasting opinion, commending 2Baba for his approach to the separation. Comparing his situation to that of actor Yul Edochie, who took a second wife without informing his first, the law firm praised 2Baba for officially ending his marriage before pursuing another relationship. They noted that he did not attempt to justify his actions with cultural excuses, such as a sudden embrace of polygamy.
Public reaction and speculation
While some fans and supporters have congratulated 2Baba on his engagement, others have criticized him for moving on too quickly. Many have also speculated about whether Natasha is expecting a child for the music icon, further fueling discussions about their relationship.
As the saga continues to unfold, one thing remains clear—2Baba’s love life has once again become a national conversation, drawing strong opinions from both celebrities and the general public. Whether the couple will withstand the storm of public scrutiny remains to be seen.
Reactions from Nigerians following 2Baba’s engagement to Natasha below:
While we celebrate Tuface new found love and welcome him as he probably relocates to Edo state to be with his new found love. Let’s also not forget about Annie and what she may or may not be going through. Divorce especially when you already have kids is a tough experience…
— Ragnarok 🔱🇨🇦🇳🇬 (@SimoncoleB) February 13, 2025
omo! 2face is somehow physically acting like a junkie. Hope it’s not what I’m thinking sha 😂
— Ghvst Programmer (@ghvstprogrammer) February 13, 2025
https://t.co/ymi7hG1HLo
— @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) February 13, 2025
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