This thing called marriage: After 13 years of marriage, Annie and 2Baba split
Nigerian music legend 2Baba has shocked fans by announcing his separation and ongoing divorce from his wife, Annie Macaulay-Idibia, after 13 years of marriage.
Taking to social media, the "African Queen" hitmaker shared an emotional message:
“Hello to my beautiful people of all FEDERATIONS. WELL, THIS THING I HAVE TO SAY IS SHORT BUT ALSO LONG… I AND ANNIE MACAULAY HAVE BEEN SEPARATED FOR A WHILE NOW. AND CURRENTLY FILED DIVORCE.”
The announcement has sent ripples across social media, with fans expressing shock and heartbreak over the end of a love story many admired.
Married in 2012 after years of an on-and-off relationship, Annie and 2Baba represented resilience and love, often weathering public scrutiny together.
Addressing his decision to go public, 2Baba explained:
“I WOULD GRANT A PRESS RELEASE SOON TO SAY MY STORY… NOT BECAUSE IT IS ANYONE’S RIGHT TO KNOW ABOUT MY PERSONAL LIFE; BUT BECAUSE I LOVE MY PEOPLE AND I NEED THEM TO KNOW MY INNOCENCE OR OFFENSE.”