Mixed Reactions as 2Baba Proposes to Natasha Osawaru

Ferdinand Ekechukwu and Tosin Clegg

Sometime in May 2016, Nigerian music icon, Innocent Idibia popularly known as 2face was conferred with an honorary degree by the Igbinedion University, Edo State. The event was witnessed by his estranged wife, Annie Idibia, the staff of the University, family, friends and fans.

It was not certain if his new lover, Natasha Igbinedion Osawaru, the deputy majority leader of Edo State House of Assembly, who by then was 23, was among the many excited guests at the occasion as the legendary artiste was bestowed with the honour.

The recognition was such that, 2Baba, 49, then promised to use the opportunity to start a legacy program at the Igbinedion University to be based on music, to benefit upcoming artists… saying, “So once again I say a big thank you to Igbinedion University, Okada. One Love…”

Fast forward to 2025, 2Baba and Natasha Osawaru, the granddaughter of Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, founder of the University are all over the internet. As news of their romance swirl, 2Babae was captured in a viral video as he proposed to Natasha.

A bit of Natasha’s bio says she is a graduate of law from Igbinedion University and holds a Master’s degree in Film Production from Full Sail University United States. Before joining politics, she was an advocate for youth and women’s development.

The singer who had barely weeks ago announced the split of his marriage to his long-time lover, Annie, caught the attention of many online after a surprise appearance at the State House of Assembly during a plenary last Monday, sparked rumours about his relationship with Natasha.

The rumours suggested that Natasha might have contributed to his separation from his wife, Annie. However, in a video shared shortly after on Instagram, the music star clarified his relationship with Natasha that she has nothing to do with his current situation with Annie.

Announcing his relationship with Natasha, he shared a subsequent post about marriage. 2face opened up on his intentions for Natasha and spoke a little about his failed marriage with Annie whom they had not been together for a while and have two daughters together.

He also expressed his affection for Natasha, stating, “Yes, I love her. I want to marry her”. The ‘True Love’ crooner also defended Natasha, calling her a “young, brilliant, and amazing woman,” who has been unfairly labeled as a “home breaker”.

“I said what I said. All of us will be alright… Hon. Natasha, I see she has been dragged; she has been called all sorts of names. She has been labelled as a home breaker. She is a young, brilliant and amazing woman,” he said.

“She has nothing to do with what’s happening between me and Annie. But I see everybody trying to allegedly want to rope her into everything.  Yes, I love her. She is amazing, she is cool, I want to marry her.”

Annie, an actress and model, has been married to 2Baba since 2012, and they have two daughters together. Last month, the singer announced that he and Annie were filing for divorce. The news of their separation has continued to trigger backlash from fans, celebrities alike.

Popularly known as “Honourable Natasha,” 2Baba’s rumored new love interest is a politician and a serving member of the Edo State House of Assembly, representing the Egor Constituency under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and was elected in April 2023. 

A few days ago a video went viral when an Audemars Piguet wristwatch was flaunted and allegedly presented to Natasha by 2baba.

Thousands of comments have been shared on different social media platforms since the development unfolded and many worry over the state of Annie Idibia at this time. The rash actions by 2baba apparently move on with his life seemed to worry thousands who have filled up comment sections with all kinds of negative and appalling statements. 

The dismay by many is that the 49-year-old father of six chose to publicly declare his intention to marry another woman just barely after announcing his separation from his estranged wife, Annie.

As 2baba’s whirlwind affair with Ms. Oshawaru continues to dominate headlines fueled and backed by photos and videos surfacing everywhere we can only anticipate or possibly imagine what the next phases of things would be as this steam continues. With the public interest on a high note many are left to wonder what turns the unfolding of this saga would be. Is there a more concrete confirmation in view or a grand wedding in anticipation? Only the next couple of days into weeks would tell as many remain in overdrive.