The ongoing marital crisis between Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, and his estranged wife, Annie Idibia, has taken a shocking new turn, as the singer’s family has formally petitioned the Department of State Services (DSS) over his mysterious disappearance.
This unsettling development comes just days after 2Baba publicly confirmed his separation from Annie, officially drawing the curtain on their turbulent marriage. While the initial announcement gave the impression of an amicable split, a storm of controversy has since erupted, making the situation far more complex than it first appeared.
Barely a week after the separation, speculations began swirling, linking the “African Queen” hitmaker to Hon. Natasha Osawaru, a member of the Edo State House of Assembly. The rumours gained momentum when a viral video surfaced, allegedly showing the singer proposing to the lawmaker in what seemed like an intimate setting.
The footage sent shockwaves through social media, igniting a frenzy of reactions from fans and family members alike. Many questioned the speed at which 2Baba appeared to have moved on from his troubled marriage, while others speculated about his emotional and mental well-being amid the turmoil.
The situation took an even more dramatic turn when 2Baba’s mother, Mrs. Rose Idibia, publicly addressed Hon. Natasha, issuing a stern warning to stay away from her son. In a video obtained by this medium, she made her stance clear, expressing strong disapproval of the alleged romance.
“I have been quiet all this while, but I cannot fold my arms and watch this happen. My son has been through so much already, and this is not the time for another distraction,” she reportedly stated.
However, just as tensions surrounding the controversy reached a boiling point, an even more alarming concern emerged—2Baba had gone completely off the radar. His sudden disappearance has left his family in distress, prompting them to escalate the matter to the DSS.
Close associates and family members claim they have been unable to reach him for days, with his last known location being Lagos before he stopped responding to calls and messages.
“At first, we thought he just needed space after everything that happened, but now, we are genuinely worried. This is unusual,” a family source disclosed.
While the DSS has yet to make an official statement, sources within the agency confirmed that preliminary investigations have begun to trace the singer’s whereabouts.
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Speculations continue to mount, with some believing he may have gone into hiding to escape the growing pressure from both family and the public, while others fear that more serious issues may be at play.
Meanwhile, Annie Idibia has maintained a noticeable silence since the separation announcement. Insiders suggest she is focused on moving forward, prioritizing her well-being and that of their children.
As for Hon. Natasha, she has firmly denied the swirling rumours, insisting that her relationship with 2Baba is purely platonic. In a statement released by her media team, she dismissed the viral video as “misleading and taken out of context.”
With the mystery surrounding 2Baba’s disappearance deepening and tensions running high, the unfolding drama has left the public anxiously waiting for the next chapter in this high-profile saga.