Nigerian music legend Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Face, has described his timeless hit African Queen as both a gift and a burden in his remarkable musical journey.

In an interview on the Entertainment & Lifestyle show, the artist explained that although the 2004 masterpiece shaped his career, it also came with its fair share of challenges.

He said: "That song has been a huge blessing and has turned into a problem for me, you know, but like I said earlier, I'm grateful for everything."

Looking back on his career, 2baba acknowledged that African Queen remains his signature tune, yet he has created several other songs that fans deeply connect with.

"There are so many other songs I have that are brilliant, and many people resonate with them too," according to him.

Released in 2004 as part of 2baba’s debut solo album Face 2 Face, African Queen catapulted him onto the global stage and secured his place among Africa’s most celebrated music icons.

The track earned him multiple international accolades, including BET, MTV Europe, and MOBO awards, making him the first African artiste to clinch all three honors.

Nonetheless, its success has sparked controversy over the years, with his former Plantashun Boiz colleague Ahmedu Augustine Obiabo, popularly known as Blackface, repeatedly accusing him of plagiarism.

2baba has consistently refuted the allegations, insisting that African Queen was a collective creation during their days as a group rather than an act of theft.

The long-standing dispute reignited in August 2025 when Billboard named African Queen the Greatest Afrobeats Song of All Time.

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the veteran star stirred online reactions after making a surprise announcement that caught many fans off guard.

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.

Renowned Ghanaian spiritual leader, OneGod The Worldseer, has made a startling prophecy about Nigerian music icon 2Baba and his estranged wife, Annie Idibia, just days after their publicized separation.

In a video shared on his Facebook page, OneGod claimed that both Annie and 2Baba’s souls have departed their bodies and are now trapped in the spiritual realm. He warned that unless they confront their “dark sides,” their future will be fraught with pain, illness, and sorrow.

“Only their bodies are alive, but their souls are far gone,” he declared. “The rest of their lives will be filled with struggles, pain, sickness, and tears until bad news finally reigns and their bodies are buried.”

His prophecy particularly singled out Annie, describing her condition as severe. “That beautiful lady, she is inside a coffin in the spiritual world,” he alleged, painting a grim picture of her spiritual well-being.

OneGod’s revelation has triggered a wave of mixed reactions, with some followers expressing deep concern while others dismiss it as mere sensationalism.

The prophecy surfaces amid an already tumultuous period for the couple, whose breakup has dominated entertainment headlines across Africa.

He introduced his new partner, Natasha Osawaru, to his kinsmen in a simple traditional ceremony held a few days ago.

The event happened quietly in the Idoma community, where elders welcomed Natasha warmly. As part of the tradition, they gave her special clothes to show that she is now accepted into the family.

But many people noticed that 2Face’s parents were not at the ceremony. No official reason has been given, but some believe it may be linked to reports that his mother, Mrs. Idibia, is not in support of the relationship.

This introduction comes months after 2Face proposed to Natasha. Close friends say a wedding might be happening very soon. Natasha has already started using the Idibia name, making people even more convinced that marriage is around the corner.

2Face was earlier married to Nollywood actress Annie Idibia. In January this year, he announced that their 12-year marriage had ended, and he was moving on to a new phase in his life.

If the wedding happens, it will be 2Face’s second marriage.