Veteran Nigerian singer Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has said he no longer lives the lifestyle many people associate him with, declaring that he has stopped impregnating women indiscriminately.
Gatekeepers News reports that the music icon made the remark recently in Benin City, Edo State, during the MC EdoPikin Undiluted with StarBoy and Legends show, shortly before taking the stage to perform.
Addressing the audience directly, the African Queen crooner said he chose to speak openly in order to correct public perception about his personal life and clear lingering misconceptions about his past.
“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.
2Baba has long been in the public spotlight not only for his successful music career but also for his personal relationships, which have frequently sparked debate on social media.
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 actress Annie Macaulay-Idibia, 2Baba shares two daughters. The couple married in 2012 but announced their separation in 2025. More recently, the singer welcomed a child with his new partner, Natasha Osawaru, a relationship that has continued to attract public attention amid reports of a controversial marriage.
The comments come shortly after the singer shared his views on talent and success in the music 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 musical success 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.
He added that many artistes often labelled as “wack” end up more commercially 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 said.
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 added.
