Moment Annie Macaulay introduced self as single (VIDEO)

On Sunday evening, Annie Macaulay, the estranged spouse of music star Harmless ‘2Baba’ Idibia, stole the highlight on the seventeenth version of the Headies Awards, themed ‘Again to Base’.

Not solely did she seize consideration on the ceremony, held on the Landmark Occasion Centre in Lekki on Sunday, however her introduction additionally brought about a buzz on social media.

PREMIUM TIMES reported that the awards ceremony, which returned to Nigeria after being held within the US for 2 years, was anchored by Nollywood actress and media character Nancy Isime.

The mom of two was invited by Mr Steeze, Farooq Oreagba, managing director and CEO of NG Clearing Restricted, to announce the Finest Afrobeats Singer class nominees and winner.

When introducing herself on the stage, she appeared about to say ‘Idibia’ however paused, held again, and as an alternative used her maiden title.

Annie Macaulay has made it clear that she’s not going by the title “Idibia” anymore, and he or she’s single pic.twitter.com/I7BB0Cq62r

— (@AsakyGRN) April 28, 2025

Annie Macaulay

The newspaper additionally reported that in March, Annie returned to social media, deleted all her Instagram posts, and eliminated ‘Idibia’ from her social media deal with.

She mentioned: “My title is Annie Idi—oh sorry, Annie Macaulay. I’m a single woman.”

She was met with cheers from the group upon her introduction.

Since Annie’s return to social media in March, she has constantly posted updates about her achievements.

Annie’s controversial introduction comes simply hours after 2Baba returned residence and launched his fiancée, Natasha Osawaru, an Edo State Home of Meeting member, to his mom, Rose Idibia.

This newspaper earlier reported that, in a viral video posted on Sunday, 2Baba shared footage and pictures on his new Instagram web page, ‘Ejeh Ejeh’, displaying himself, Ms Osawaru, his mom, and a number of other different relations reuniting.

Subsequent transfer

Nonetheless, in a BBC Pidgin interview on the HEADIES purple carpet, the 40-year-old revealed her subsequent motion.

The mannequin, who first rose to prominence by means of her Pleasure and Crime and Blackberry Babes roles, mentioned, “My household is okay, my youngsters are OK. My first daughter is overseas, going to highschool. So, don’t play together with her or my youngsters; they’re my spine.

“Proper now, I’m engaged on my TV station, my on-line TV, Annie Macaulay TV. So that you all needs to be prepared for various scenes. My daughters have carried out an 11-episode sequence that may quickly air on Annie Macaulay TV.”

Background

2Baba introduced the top of his 12-year marriage to Annie on 27 January in a surprising Instagram publish.

Sixteen days later, he unveiled Ms Osawaru as his fiancée and declared his love for her. He later proposed to the lawmaker on the eve of Valentine’s Day.

Since then, their photos and movies have dominated gossip headlines, as they commonly seem at varied occasions.

2Baba and his ex-wife started their relationship in 1999, beginning as associates earlier than it blossomed into romance.

Annie rose to widespread recognition in 2004 after starring in 2Baba’s iconic ‘African Queen’ music video. In 2008, they welcomed their first daughter, Isabella.

In 2012, 2Baba proposed to Annie on Valentine’s Day in Lagos, and the couple had a non-public wedding ceremony later that yr. Their grand white wedding ceremony adopted in Dubai on 23 March 2013, and in 2014, they welcomed their second daughter, Olivia.

Their marriage confronted challenges, primarily stemming from 2Baba’s previous relationship with Pero Adeniyi, the mom of three of his youngsters. This previous relationship has been a supply of pressure and public controversy of their marriage.

Regardless of tensions and public controversies, the couple renewed their vows in 2022 to mark their tenth anniversary, reaffirming their dedication to 1 one other and remaining one in every of Nigeria’s most admired celeb {couples}.