Nigerian music legend Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, marked his 50th birthday on Wednesday with an outpouring of goodwill messages from fans and admirers. Supporters flooded social media with tributes, hailing the African Queen crooner as a true icon.
Public figures also joined in, with Edo lawmaker Osawaru calling him “one of the greatest gifts ever.” His wife, Annie Idibia, shared an emotional tribute, describing him as the joy of her life.
Born on September 18, 1975, in Benue State, 2Baba rose to fame with Plantashun Boyz before launching a solo career that produced global hits like African Queen. Over the years, he has won multiple awards, including MTV Europe, MTV Africa, and MOBO honors, cementing his place as one of Africa’s most celebrated music icons.