Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay has taken to social media to set the record straight on how she prefers to be described as a parent.

In an Instagram Story shared on Monday, the actress made it clear that she does not identify with the commonly used label for women raising children on their own.

“I’m not a single mum. I’m a single woman raising two children,” she wrote.

The short but pointed remark quickly sparked reactions online, with many users interpreting it as an attempt to correct what she sees as a misleading description of her situation.

Her statement comes more than a year after Nigerian music star Innocent '2Baba' Idibia confirmed in January 2025 that their marriage had come to an end and that divorce proceedings had begun. The announcement marked the end of one of Nigeria’s most talked-about celebrity unions.

The couple married in 2013 in two separate ceremonies and have two daughters together — Isabel, born in 2008, and Olivia, born in 2014.

Since the separation, 2Baba has moved on and married Natasha Osawaru, a lawmaker with the Edo State House of Assembly. The pair welcomed their first child, a baby boy, in November 2025.

Annie’s latest message appears to underline how she chooses to define her identity while raising her children following the end of the marriage.

In the unfolding drama of love, loss, and reinvention, the name “Idibia” has taken center stage — dropped by one woman, only to be boldly embraced by another.

Annie Macaulay, formerly known as Annie Idibia, has made a striking move — not just on paper but in identity.

She recently reintroduced herself to the world under her maiden name, announcing, in quiet strength, that her chapter with Nigerian music legend 2Baba is over.

Her decision came on the heels of months of speculation, emotional turmoil, and a very public unraveling of a 12-year-long marriage riddled with infidelity rumors and repeated heartbreaks.

The final straw came earlier this year when 2Baba himself confirmed their separation, stating they had filed for divorce. The statement, posted on Instagram, was equal parts personal reflection and public confession.

Yet, just as Annie stepped back, someone else stepped in — loudly.

Natasha Osawaru, a rising political figure and member of the Edo State House of Assembly, has sparked controversy by updating her social media bio to read “Honourable Natasha IDIBIA” — in all caps, no less. The timing was no coincidence. It came immediately after Annie's name change announcement, and the internet noticed.

Critics were swift, calling Natasha “desperate” and accusing her of disrespect. Many questioned her decision to assume the surname without a known legal marriage to 2Baba, especially so soon after his split with Annie.

But Natasha seems unfazed. She’s been spotted frequently with 2Baba in Benin, attending official functions and public engagements as though cementing her role not just as his partner, but possibly as the next “Mrs. Idibia.” Meanwhile, 2Baba’s mother has broken her silence, expressing concern over her son’s sudden withdrawal from family and suggesting Natasha may have undue influence on him.

While Annie took a much-needed break from the spotlight — reportedly to recover from emotional stress and possible health issues — her return has been graceful. She deleted all her Instagram posts and shared a heartfelt message thanking fans for standing by her.

It’s unclear what lies ahead for any of the trio, but one thing is certain: the Idibia name now carries more weight than ever — not just as a surname, but as a symbol of past love, present controversy, and the uncertain future of Nigeria’s most talked-about love triangle.

Famous Nigerian musician Innocent '2Face' Idibia has revealed that he is separating from his wife, Annie Macaulay, after 13 years of marriage.

Through a social media post, 2Face shared that they had been living separately for some time and felt it was necessary to let his fans know that divorce proceedings were officially underway.

In the Instagram post, which quickly gained attention, he pledged to be open and share all relevant details surrounding their split.

“This thing I have to say is short but also long… Annie Macaulay and I have been separated for a while now and have currently filed for divorce. I will grant a press release soon to share my story—not because it’s anyone’s right to know my personal life, but because I love my people, and I need them to know my innocence or offense. Stay blessed, my people. I love you all.”

The announcement led to mixed reactions from 2Face’s fans and followers.

Shortly after, another post surfaced on the same platform, claiming that 2Face’s account had been hacked and the divorce news was false.

In response, 2Face went live on social media to deny the hacking claim, strongly affirming that he had made the divorce announcement himself and stood by every word.

The situation became even more controversial when, just days before the announcement, 2Face was seen with an unidentified woman at a club, sparking further rumors about his personal life.

Meanwhile, Annie has yet to respond to the announcement.

The couple, who have been together for 24 years and married for 13, share two children.