Nigerian music legend Innocent Idibia, better known as 2Baba, has pushed back against a long-standing public perception about his personal relationships, rejecting the “womaniser” label that has trailed him for years. Instead, the Afro-pop icon described himself as a “lover boy” who loves deeply and openly.
“The biggest misconception about me is that I’m a womaniser,” 2Baba said in the interview. “I like women; I’m just straightforward. But I’m a lover boy. I love hard.” His description comes amid ongoing public interest in his evolving family dynamics, including fatherhood, marriage and fame.
At 50-plus and with a career spanning decades, 2Baba’s romantic history has often been highly scrutinised. He is a father of eight children from relationships with several women. The challenge of balancing his towering music career with meaningful presence in their lives is something he admitted has weighed on him. “I have eight kids now. I feel blessed and happy, but the sadness comes from the fact that I haven’t gotten to spend the type of time I should have spent with them collectively. It does something to me sometimes,” he said, reflecting on the emotional complexity of his role as a father.
He also addressed online narratives around his current marriage to Natasha Osawaru, dismissing claims that she is controlling or overly influential in his life. According to 2Baba, such narratives are often inaccurate and fuelled by social media speculation rather than reality. He praised his wife as a strong, brilliant woman and urged the public to be more considerate in its commentary.
Beyond relationships and family, the singer offered insight into his personality offstage. He described himself as naturally shy despite his spotlight-stealing performances, explaining that his profession often requires him to suppress that side of himself. Even with fame, he said, he values quiet moments, time in nature and reflection away from the public eye.
As 2Baba continues to navigate life in the glare of public view, his rejection of the “womaniser” tag — and embrace of a heartfelt, if complex, identity — offers a rare glimpse into the private reflections of one of Nigeria’s most influential music stars.
