How I handle mistakes, accept responsibility —2Baba

Nigerian music star Harmless Idibia, generally known as 2Baba, has opened up about how he copes with errors, criticism, and private setbacks.

2Baba has at all times been recognized for his music and complex private life, together with having seven youngsters with three ladies. His latest breakup with Annie Macaulay and a brand new relationship with Edo lawmaker Natasha Osawaru have stirred blended reactions and criticism all through the primary quarter of 2025.

In an interview on Binging with Sport Changers, the a number of award-winning singer mirrored on navigating life within the public eye and the emotional toll of public scrutiny.

Talking on the programme, 2Baba addressed the problem of creating errors underneath nationwide and international scrutiny, particularly regarding his relationships and household.

The 49-year-old singer mentioned, “Accepting duty is essential. I don’t should deceive myself as a result of after I do, I’m now the deceiver. I needed to get up and face my duties.”

He continued: “Typically folks speak, you turn out to be the topic of jokes, headlines, malicious feedback. It hurts. However figuring out that’s the way in which of the world, you should develop thick pores and skin and hold your head excessive. I do know the place I’m going is greater than all that noise. It doesn’t outline me or make me a foul particular person or a monster.”

When requested how he lifts himself throughout tough moments, the African Queen crooner supplied perception into his mindset.

“Typically, I simply sit and watch basketball matches. I snicker at jokes, even these about me. I attempt to discover humour in every part and switch each scenario right into a constructive,” he mentioned. “Worrying solely compounds the issue. I imagine there’s at all times an answer, it doesn’t matter what. Simply suppose, strive—if one factor doesn’t work, strive one other. There’s no blueprint to life.”

Public scrutiny, controversies

On 26 January, 2Baba got here underneath intense public scrutiny after asserting his separation from Annie Idibia through Instagram, ending a relationship over twenty years. The announcement drew backlash, with a number of celebrities, like media character Toke Makinwa, stating, “That is improper on all ranges. You have to be ashamed of your self for bringing this right here.”

Simply weeks later, on 10 February, a video surfaced of 2Baba proposing to Edo lawmaker Natasha Osawaru after being noticed collectively at a plenary session, fuelling additional controversy. Many criticised the timing and public nature of the proposal, with followers questioning, “Why not suggest in personal? Is he not nonetheless married to Annie?”

Responding on 12 February, 2Baba defended Osawaru in a now-deleted video, saying, “Honourable Natasha has been dragged… She’s a superb lady and has nothing to do with what’s taking place between Annie and me.” The video’s elimination solely intensified on-line hypothesis.

Because the drama unfolded, rumours unfold that 2Baba had gone lacking, along with his household petitioning the Division of State Service (DSS). He later reappeared at Acapella’s Two Kings & A Man Lagos present, humorously stating, “Allegedly, I’ve been lacking. I’ve been kidnapped. This present is to boost cash for the abductors to launch me,” easing followers’ considerations over his well-being.

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2Baba has seven youngsters with three ladies: Sumbo Adeoye, Pero Adeniyi, and Annie. His relationships, notably with Pero and Annie, have usually drawn public consideration—particularly after Annie accused him in 2021 of spending nights with Pero and claimed his household by no means accepted her.

Regardless of these private controversies, 2Baba’s affect in African music stays robust from his days with Plantashun Boiz to his solo debut Face 2 Face—which featured the worldwide hit African Queen. He has launched albums like Grass 2 Grace, The Unstoppable, and Warriors, incomes quite a few awards and widespread acclaim.