According to Voice of Nigeria (VON), legendary singer 2Baba (Innocent Idibia) has used a recent interview to clear the air on his long-standing public image. The 49-year-old artist rejected the “womanizer” label that has followed him for decades, describing himself instead as a “lover boy” who simply loves hard and is straightforward about his feelings.
During the candid session, 2Baba reflected on the weight of public scrutiny regarding his family life and the many children he has from different women. He admitted to having certain regrets about the way his fatherhood journey unfolded, noting the challenges of balancing fame with raising eight children.
The “African Queen” crooner expressed that while he is often the subject of jokes regarding his personal life, the reality of managing his family dynamics is a serious and ongoing effort. He defended his marriage to Annie Idibia (Natasha), reiterating his commitment despite the many storms they have weathered in the public eye.
The interview has sparked a mix of empathy and criticism from the Nigerian public. Some viewers praised his honesty about his flaws, while others pointed out that the “womanizer” tag was a natural consequence of his highly publicized romantic history.
* Legit.ng (Celebrity News): “The biggest misconception about me is that I am a womaniser… I am just straightforward. But I am a lover boy,” 2Baba said.
* The Punch (Lifestyle): “2Baba opens up on greatest misconception… 49-year-old musician revealed that balancing his [life] is a challenge.”
Echotitbits take:
2Baba is currently in a “legacy-defining” phase of his career, attempting to reframe the narratives that have defined him for 20 years. By addressing the “womanizer” tag head-on, he is trying to transition from a figure of tabloid gossip to a respected elder statesman of the industry. His honesty about fatherhood regrets is a rare moment of vulnerability that might help humanize him to a younger generation of fans.
Source: News Ghana — https://www.newsghana.com.gh/2baba-denies-womaniser-label-opens-up-on-fatherhood-challenges-in-new-interview/ February 12, 2026
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