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Help Me – 2Baba Cries Out Amid Marital Crisis

Innocent Idibia, the Nigerian music legend, who is popularly known as 2face, has spoken publicly for the first time since the controversy surrounding him and his wife, Edo State lawmaker Natasha Osawaru, began trending online.

In a short message shared on his Instagram Story on Wednesday, the singer wrote, “Help me.”

This is coming a few hours after his brother, Hyacinth Idibia, raised concern in an Instagram post in which he paired his message with lyrics from one of 2face’s songs.

Hyacinth wrote, “You’ve always been ahead, always been brilliant. Lyrics meant to inspire, but somehow it’s unfolding in real time… Painful reality. Allow us to save you. You’ve been suffering for too long. God knows”

The development follows weeks of public drama between 2face and Osawaru.

The tension reportedly began in the United Kingdom, where the couple had a heated exchange that allegedly led to police intervention and the singer’s brief arrest.

The issue resurfaced during an Instagram Live session with broadcaster Daddy Freeze, where both were seen arguing on camera.

The incidents have fuelled speculation about a possible crisis in the marriage, with fans expressing worry about the singer’s well-being.

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My Father Fela Kuti Expected Me To Learn Everything On My Own – Femi Kuti Opens Up On His Childhood

Nigerian singer Femi Kuti has reflected on his childhood with his father, the late Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, saying he grew up without direct guidance and had to learn by observing.

He spoke at the Ake Arts and Books Festival in Lagos, where he described his upbringing as unusual.

According to him, there were no formal lessons at home, yet his father expected him to know things on his own.

He recalled how he was pushed to read and understand many things even though he had not been taught in the usual way.

Femi explained that the normal father-son bond did not exist in their home.

He said Fela demanded excellence from everyone around him, adding that failure was not an option, and excuses were not accepted.

Femi said this made him rely heavily on watching his father’s actions and learning from daily experiences.

He said his understanding of life came from seeing how his father handled danger, police raids, and other challenges.

He often asked questions about fear and survival, and those moments shaped his thinking more than any classroom could.

Femi also said that poor school results never brought anger from Fela.

Instead, Fela reacted in a confusing way that made him question what was really expected of him as a child.

He linked these experiences to his desire to stand on his own.

He recalled how he left Fela’s band years ago to build his identity and follow his own path in music.

He said he believed he was meant to be Femi, not a copy of his father.

Femi also shared that when he released his first album, Fela dismissed it, but he continued to work, grow, and create a career that reflects his own sound and journey.

He said: “He (Fela) expected me to know how to read. How is it possible to know how to read if I am not taught? If I haven’t got any formal education of any sort, how can I read? But I had to read. ‘You should know,’ he would say. ‘Did you take your brain and put it in my head?’

“If you are Fela’s person you had to excel beyond reasonable doubt. You just had to know. So you couldn’t give excuses.

“I learnt by just watching him. I would ask questions probably like ‘Are you not afraid to die?’ He would give me his answer.

“And as I was growing up I would say ‘what’s wrong?’ … but if I failed… Fela would say, ‘Ah you failed, well done.’

“If God wanted me to be Fela, I would have been Fela. I had to be Femi Kuti.”

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Nigerian Singer, Tems Causes Stir After Declaring Herself ‘Jesus Baby’ Despite Making Secular Music (Video)

Temilade Openiyi, the Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, who is popularly known as Tems, has stirred controversy after declaring herself “a Jesus baby.”

The Crazy Tings crooner made the declaration while responding to a question about her zodiac sign in an interview with The People Gallery at the 2025 Fashion Awards.

“Oh, I’m a Jesus baby. My sign is love, peace and joy,” she said.

This earned Tems backlash after a clip of the interview went viral on social media, with critics chastising her for associating herself with Jesus despite being a secular artist.

Read some of the reactions on X below: xm_muva wrote: “She [Tems] makes worldly music and shakes her fine ass on stage to the entire world. Christians are hypocrites lol. Y’all think your religion is a buffet, bro. Be free, ah?”

Chocodilish wrote: “Add some personality to your music, this Jesus baby bllsht is killing your brand abeg.”

Phena95 opined: “Jesus or Christianity is not an aesthetic; it’s not just about love, joy and peace. Repentance as well.”

max_sticks said: “It’s funny when I see believers attacking her [Tems] for doing too much. Your identity is Christ and not one useless zodiac sign, please.”

Gigialwashere added: “I agree with her [Tems]. Grown past being a Gemini, now I identify as a Jesus baby.”

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Why I Apologised To Afeez Owo – Nollywood Actress, Wunmi Toriola Opens Up (Video)

Wumi Toriola, the Nollywood actress, has said she chose to apologise to her senior colleague, Afeez Owo, because she considers herself a true ambassador of culture.

Recall that Wumi publicly criticised Afeez in September for discussing her character during an interview on the African A-List podcast.

Afeez had said the actress’s roles in films were “similar to her character in real life”, adding that “violence is her comfort zone”.

The thespian clarified that Wunmi does not tolerate nonsense and would react to issues whenever people push her.

In response, Wumi, in a post shared on her Instagram page, berated Afeeze, describing the interview as rubbish and questioned why every rift will be dragged to a podcast.

However, Wunmi and Afeez recently reconciled at the movie premiere of their colleague, actor Odunlade Adekola.

In a video that emerged online, Wumi approached Afeez, knelt and apologised for insulting him.

She said, “I’m sorry, sir. Please forgive me”.

Afeez, who initially tried to avoid her, lifted her after she went on her knees and hugged her.

In a post on her Instagram page on Tuesday, Wumi stated that she has chosen peace, adding that, even in anger, elders should be off-limits.

She wrote, “I chose to apologise to our Legend because I am a true ambassador of culture, and even in “anger”, our elders should be off limits.

“Also, because our elders deserved calm waters, not raised voices. Once again, to our Fans, friends, no more grudges I have chosen Peace.

“Thank you for your forgiving self @officialafeezowo_fanspage @officialafeezowo.”

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Allow Us To Save You, You’ve Been Suffering For Too Long – 2Baba’s Brother Begs Singer

Hyacinth Idibia, a brother to Nigerian music legend Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has reached out to the singer amid the ongoing marital crisis involving his new wife, Natasha.

Earlier, 626Blaze reported that 2Baba’s former manager, Kaka Igbokwe, during an Instagram live session with media personality, Daddy Freeze, claimed that the singer is in a toxic marriage with Natasha.

He alleged that Natasha, a member of the Edo state House of Assembly, has been physically abusive towards 2Baba and has been disrupting his business moves.

According to Kaka, Natasha controls 2Baba’s finances and struggles to account for the funds or pay the staff who work with the music icon.

Now, Hyacinth has joined in talking about the situation.

In a post shared on his Instagram story on Wednesday, Hyacinth appealed to his brother to let them save him.

He also shared an audio recording of a song 2Baba had recorded, speaking about an independent woman who was ‘chopping’ all his money and leaving him with zero balance.

Hyacinth pointed out that his brother has been brilliant with his lyrics, and the lyrics, meant to be inspiring, somehow unfold in real time.

He wrote, “You’ve always been ahead. Always been brilliant. Lyrics meant to inspire, but somehow, it is unfolding real time… Painful reality, allow us save you, Oyinem, you have been suffering for too long. God knows.”

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Nnamdi Kanu Has Turned Sokoto Prison To Mecca, He Is Now A Celebrity – Sowore Taunts FG

Omoyele Sowore, the renowned activist and SaharaReporters publisher, has stated that the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has become a celebrity within the Sokoto Custodial Centre.

Sowore spoke to journalists at the Federal High Court, Abuja, where he insisted that the Federal Government would eventually realise it made a historic blunder by securing a life sentence against the separatist agitator.

The former presidential candidate said Kanu’s influence inside the detention facility had grown significantly since his relocation to Sokoto.

According to him: “Nnamdi Kanu is already a celebrity in prison. They said he has already become the president of the prison, but I doubt, it must have been conferred on him just by respect.”

He added that attempts by authorities to humiliate the IPOB leader had backfired: “When they were taking him to Sokoto, they thought that they would ridicule him, and when they got to Sokoto, he turned Sokoto into another Mecca.”

Sowore maintained that the government would eventually reverse Kanu’s sentence.

“Very soon you will see that, on their own, they would reverse the fundamental mistake they have made regarding Kanu,” he said.

The activist further claimed he had long foreseen the outcome: “I predicted that they would send him to prison, and I predicted that it would be the mistake of their lives.”

The former Presidential candidate also took a swipe at the trial judge, Justice James Omotosho.

“I want his family members to give me the right to admit people to see him, so that I would tell you the day the judge who sentenced him would go to Sokoto to beg, like Fela was begged, if he has not done that already,” Sowore said.

He mocked the rush of people seeking to visit the IPOB leader: “The people we asked to protest to prevent Kanu from going to jail are all rushing to Sokoto.”

Sowore blasted federal authorities for allegedly mismanaging the case.

“They don’t have sense or people who can reason in government. Look at where we are, you jailed Kanu and he’s now a celebrity in prison,” he stated.

The activist insisted that the treatment meted out to the IPOB leader had only elevated his status among supporters.

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It Took Me One Year To Find And Sign Brymo To Chocolate City – Veteran Rapper, MI Abaga Reveals

Nigerian rapper Jude Abaga, popularly known as MI Abaga, has recounted the year-long search that eventually led him to discover and sign the enigmatic singer Brymo to Chocolate City.

Speaking on the Vbyz TV Cartel, Abaga explained that, after the commercial and critical triumph of his own projects, along with those of labelmates Jesse Jagz and Ice Prince, the natural next step was to broaden the label’s scope.

The 44-year-old record producer said his next move was to bring a singer into the fold to “fill out the group”.

Abaga said he randomly heard Brymo’s voice, adding that “it took me a year to find” him and sign him to Chocolate City.

“We were ready, and the rest, they say, is history. My album did really well, Jesse Jagz dropped an album after that, and it did really well, Ice Prince dropped after that, and it did really well,” he said.

“I started looking for how we could expand because I’ve always had this mindset of expansion, so I was like, we need a singer to fill out the group.

“I actually tried to get Yung6ix on board, the deal didn’t work out, and he ended up going to Storm Records. I tried to get Shaydee on board, and it didn’t work out; he ended up going to EME.

“In the middle of this, too, I met Wizkid; he was really young, and I put him on my first album.


“And all these were happening at the time, and then one day I heard a voice, and I was like, who is this kid?.

“It took me like a year to find him. His name was Brymo; he joined our label, and we became the Choc Boys that became the foundation of Chocolate City.”

Born Olawale Ibrahim Ashimi, Brymo signed with Chocolate City in 2010 and rose to prominence, notably after featuring on Ice Prince’s hit single ‘Oleku’.
He left the label in 2013.

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How I Was Chased Off Headies Red Carpet In 2008 For Omotola To Take Pictures – MI Abaga Recounts (Video)

Ace Nigerian rapper Jude ‘MI’ Abaga has recalled being chased off the red carpet at the 2008 Headies Awards to make way for veteran actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde to take photos.

MI Abaga, in a recent interview on the Vbyz TV Cartel, described the period leading up to the awards as one of unrecognised hard work.

Abaga said that despite being nominated in the ‘Best Rap Single’ category, people on the red carpet did not know him, as they said, ‘common, get out of here’ to accommodate Omotola‘s photo session.

The 44-year-old rapper added that everyone at the ceremony looked at him differently after taking his award.

He said, “I have been grinding and no one cares about who I am and in February 2008, I was announced as the winner for ‘Best Rap Single’ and literally my life changed that day. I remember I was walking into the crowd with my manager and as we were walking in Omotola came in with her security.

“The people on the red carpet did not even know I was nominated, so they were just like ‘common get out of here’. So we went to stand at one other corner and because Omotola was moving from side to side to take her picture, they kept chasing us from place to place.

“I was just looking at stardom and two hours later, I had an award in my hand, a gold plaque from Ayo Animashaun and after that plaque, everybody was like ‘MI is in the game’. After that it was ‘Safe’, ‘Talk About It’ and ‘Incredible Music’.”

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‘I’ll Tell My Story When I Deem Fit’, Nollywood Actress, Anita Joseph Reacts To Rumours Of Marriage Crash

Popular Nigerian actress, Anita Joseph has responded to growing rumours about issues in her marriage to MC Fish, saying she will share her side of the story when she is ready.

She posted a message on Instagram on Tuesday, thanking those who have shown her love and support.

She also said that she is fine and will speak about her situation at the right time.

She wrote: “And the Lord did not Forsake me. I want to thank everyone who have shown me love one way or the other.

“Thank you, God will not leave you. Mother Hen is doing well. I will tell my story when I deem fit. Shallom!”

The message came after ongoing talks on social media about the state of her home.

Many online users have been claiming that her husband joined the Freemason group and left her for another woman.

Anita has neither confirmed nor denied the rumours. She has only made it clear that she will talk when she is ready, leaving her fans waiting for clarity.

This comes months after the couple celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary with warm posts online.

They had spoken then about how many people doubted their marriage but said they were still moving forward together.

In the past, Anita also responded to those who said that posting a partner online could break a relationship.

She insisted that what is strong will remain strong, with or without social media.

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I Feel Heartbroken Seeing The Embarrassing Videos About You – Nigerian Skit-Maker, Nasboi Writes Open Letter To 2Baba

Lawal Michael Nasiru, the Nigerian skit maker and singer, who is popularly known as Nasboi, has voiced concern for music legend Innocent Idibia, widely called 2Baba, amid the ongoing crisis and controversy surrounding his relationship with Edo State lawmaker Natasha Osawuru.

Nasboi, in an open letter via his Instagram page on Tuesday, said he is heartbroken over online videos and news about 2Baba, citing the respect and admiration he has held for the music icon since adolescence.

The skit maker highlighted 2Baba’s character and humility, as well as his reserved nature, not being quick to speak about issues involving himself and his family.

Nasboi pleaded with 2Baba to reclaim his public image and take control of the current situation.

He wrote, “Dear King 2Face Idibia ( 2 baba ) @official2baba

“I feel genuinely heartbroken seeing some of the embarrassing videos and news about you circulating online. It hurts because you have always been my mentor. I’ve looked up to you since I was 16. I loved every bit of your music, your personality, and the humility you carried yourself with. In fact, you were one of the people who taught me what it means to be humble.

“You have had your criticism in the past, but your character and humility still stood tall. I never knew you as someone who fought publicly, argued online, or created drama. The 2Face I grew up loving was calm, humble, and carried himself with grace.

I know every family has its issues, but one thing I know about 2baba was how he never speaks on things like this. No matter what happened behind closed doors, you never brought it outside.


“Sir, you may have your private battles with anyone in your life that is normal but the version of events being brought online now is damaging and unfamiliar to those of us who truly love and respect you. Your current situation is presenting a side of you that many of us have never seen, and it is painful to watch.

“Please, sir… for the sake of people like me who have loved you from a young age… Please take control of this situation. We still believe in you. We still admire you. We still want to see the 2Baba we grew up respecting.

“This message is from a boy who has loved you since he was 16. I chose this particular song because suddenly, the lyrics hits differently.With respect, love, and deep concern, A loyal fan.”

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