My Comment Supporting Multiple Sexual Partners Not Legendary— 2Baba Apologises

Legendary Nigerian singer Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has apologised following the backlash that trailed his controversial comment on male sexual fidelity.

The 49-year-old music icon sparked reactions after claiming that men are not biologically built to remain sexually committed to one woman.

He made the statement during a recent appearance on the 234 Mzansi podcast hosted by media personality Ani Emmanuel, also known as Nedu Wazobia.

In the interview, 2Baba argued that even when a man is deeply in love with his partner, staying sexually committed remains a struggle.

He also stated that he owes no one an explanation for his personal choices — not even his estranged wife, actress Annie Idibia.

“My kids are the only people I owe an explanation,” he said.

The statement, coupled with the singer’s past controversies, sparked condemnation on social media, with many accusing him of promoting harmful stereotypes and disrespecting his former wife.

The uproar comes just months after 2Baba announced his separation from Annie in an Instagram post on January 26, 2025. Their separation shocked fans, especially after the singer was spotted publicly with his new partner, Natasha Osawuru, a serving member of the Edo State House of Assembly.

Addressing the split, 2Face maintained that despite their best efforts, his marriage to Annie “just wasn’t working anymore.”

He praised her as “an amazing person” and added, “We did our best, but it wasn’t enough.”

The couple, who tied the knot in May 2012, have two daughters — Isabella and Olivia.

But the singer who appears to have had reflected on his comments following the widespread criticism, in a video posted on his Instagram page on Wednesday morning, acknowledged his poor choice of words and tendered an apology.

He said, “I know I have fucked up with what I have said. I really, really fucked up the way I said it. I’m going to pay with a heavy price. I’m going to face the consequences.”

He admitted that his intention was to express his vulnerability, but conceded that the message was poorly delivered.

“I said it because I want people to understand me, but maybe I didn’t say it appropriately. I own up to my mistake,” he said, adding, “Calling me a legend is an honor, but this my talk is quite unlegendly.”

He also extended a direct apology to his new partner, Osawuru, saying, “The amount of response that I get has made me see how much people love and respect me. For me to now use stupid statements to cancel everything — that’s not who I am. I’m sorry.”

The video has since drawn mixed reactions online, with many commending his courage to apologise, while others remain critical of his remarks and public conduct.