Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has publicly apologised to his wife, Natasha Osawaru, and his fans following backlash from his recent statement claiming that men are not naturally wired to be sexually monogamous.
In a new video posted to his Instagram in the early hours of July 2, 2025, the African Queen singer took full responsibility for the fallout, acknowledging the hurt his recent comments caused and expressing deep regret.
“Yo man, I know I f**ked up with what I said. I really, really f**ked up more than I said. I know I’m going to get cancelled for this. I know I’m going to pay the price, a heavy price. I’m going to face the consequences. You know, I said what I said. And I want people to understand my stance. But there’s no excuse for that, you know. I own up to that. I own up to the fact that I f**ked up, about what I said hurt so many people.
“My fans, parents, millions of people they look up to me. Millions of people like, you know, like friends and people that know me, they know that this is not me. You know, this is not me. I’m terribly sorry for allowing myself. I’m sorry to my wife for the love of my life. Natasha, you know, she’s amazing. She’s amazing, she’s wonderful. She’s smart. You know, I’m so sorry. And also to my kids, man. You know, the young people. I don’t deserve this kind of thing that I put them into.”
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The apology has since gone viral, with reactions split between forgiveness and continued criticism.
While some praised the veteran singer for owning up to his mistake, others questioned the sincerity of the apology, citing past controversies around his marital life.
“Imagine running out of one marriage and instead of having fun ,healing ,focusing on a new path … you rush enter another marriage … must you be married ? Stay single and live your truth.”
_lorduzi
“It is what a man loves most that kills him. See where he has landed himself. Consequences of not staying in one place. Now he has one chance. Serious, one chance that he may never come out of. See the way they have turned Legend into nothing. Na wa o.”
nwamaka.ndego
“No one is forcing him to do anything. Natasha is the cure to his nonchalance. He has finally met his match. Congratulations and goodluck to them.”
atehsandrine
2Baba, widely regarded as one of Africa’s greatest musical icons, has long been in the public eye not just for his music but for his complex romantic history, especially when he announced his separation from his longtime love, Annie Macauley.
The controversial apology follows his widely circulated statement that “men aren’t built to be with only one woman sexually,” which drew sharp criticism from the public.
While some viewed it as a brutally honest opinion, many others condemned it as a dangerous generalisation that reinforced negative gender stereotypes.
Do2dtun Questions 2Baba’s Infidelity Apology
Among those disturbed by the apology video was on-air personality and media figure Do2dtun, who took to social media to express concern for 2Baba’s well-being.
In a series of tweets, Do2dtun voiced concern for the singer, pointing out that 2Baba never handles such issues. He mentioned that the iconic vocalist is regressing and does not seem good at all.
“Please, I don’t like this 2afce I’m seeing. Something is not right at all. He can express himself how he chooses to, but why always make him retract a video or apologise like a child?. He is vulnerable, and someone is milking it. Whoever is holding that camera is wicked.
“Someone is forcing him to be who he is not. 2face hardly addresses anything, even in his worst scandals. He never addresses anything like this. Something is wrong. He is regressing, and I hate it.”
Do2dtun
Do2dtun also mentioned how trauma and fear can make people vulnerable, especially when they are outside of their comfort zone.
“I don’t care what his personal life or choices caused for him, cos that will be our 1st choice of defence. We can’t all judge him sometimes. He can’t be wrong all the time. Even if he is, I won’t replace the masterpiece he created for his mistakes. This isn’t looking good at all. At this point, I’ll say this out loud. I think 2Face needs help. Therapy or genuine evaluation. Something is not right at all.”
Do2dtun
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