Nigerian music legend, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has declared that he has put an end to what he described as impregnating women “anyhow,” saying he no longer lives the kind of life many people still associate with him.
The veteran singer made the revelation during the MC EdoPikin Undiluted with StarBoy and Legends show held in Benin City, Edo State, shortly before taking the stage to perform.
Addressing the audience directly, the African Queen crooner said he had chosen to speak openly in order to correct public perception about his past and clear lingering misconceptions about his personal life.
“But see, I get confession. I dey make this confession everywhere I go now to set the record straight. I don stop to dey do that kind of thing. I don stop to dey give belle anyhow. I swear, ask anybody now, they will tell you that I’m innocent,” he said in Pidgin English.
For years, 2Baba’s private life has been a major topic of discussion on social media, often overshadowing his celebrated music career. The singer has children with multiple partners, a reality that has frequently placed him at the centre of public debate.
His first known baby mama is Sumbo Adeoye, with whom he has two sons, Zion and Nino. Their relationship reportedly ended around 2009 following revelations of his involvement with other women.
He also has three children with his second baby mama, Pero Adeniyi, between 2006 and 2012.
With his wife, Annie Macaulay-Idibia, 2Baba shares two daughters.
The couple got married in 2012 but announced their separation in 2025.
More recently, the music star welcomed a child with his new partner, Natasha Osawaru, a relationship that has continued to attract public attention amid reports of a controversial marriage.
Meanwhile, the singer has also shared his thoughts on music and success in the entertainment industry, insisting that there is no such thing as a “wack artist.”
In a separate video message, 2Baba said every song is created to evoke emotions and that commercial success in music goes beyond raw talent.
“Every music is tailored to evoke an emotion, to create a spirit. There is nothing like a wack artist,” he said.
According to him, many artistes often labelled as untalented end up more successful because they understand the business side of music.
“That is why many of the so-called wack artists are more bankable than the talented ones. Because they understand that it is not the art itself, it is the marketing of that art,” he added.
The singer further noted that no song can appeal to everyone, stressing that acceptance largely depends on promotion and how well the music connects with its target audience.
“No matter how talented you are or how sweet your music is, there is no music that everybody likes. Everything is narrowed down to the marketing, promotion and the business. It is only those who resonate with your music that will like,” he said.
