2Baba is a singer, producer and songwriter who rose to fame after the release of his track "African Queen". He was previously known as Tuface or 2Face but changed to 2Baba, a name he said people have been using on him.
2Baba whose full name is Innocent Ujah Idibia was born on 18 September 1975 in Jos Plateau in Nigeria. 2Baba’s parents are the late Mr Michael Idibia and Rose Idia who hail from Benue State which means that 2Baba’s state of origin is Benue State.
2Baba has three siblings, all of them boys namely Steven Idibia, Hyacinth Idibia and Oche Idibia. Two of 2Baba’s brothers - Steven and Oche - are also in the music industry while Oche’s career exploits remain unknown.
2Baba attended Mount Saint Gabriel’s Secondary School in Benue State. He then proceeded to the University of Jos where he was enrolled in a one-year degree program before he did his preliminary National Diploma course in business and administration management at the Institute of Management & Technology. 2Baba did not complete his tertiary education as he ditched it to pursue his music career.
While in school, 2Baba was the guy who provided entertainment to fellow students and also composed music and jingles at the Enugu State Broadcasting Services from which he made some money. After he ditched school, 2Baba relocated to Lagos where he met Ahmedu Augustine Obiado popularly known as Blackface and Chibuzor Oji also known as Faze with whom they formed the band Plantashun Boyz. The trio’s partnership was short-lived as they parted ways after a disagreement between 2Baba who then went by the name Tuface with Faze.
In the aftermath of the fallout, 2Baba launched his solo career. His first album "Face2Face" threw 2Baba into the limelight as the single “Africa Queen” became a major hit and provides for a nice throwback. To date, the song has upwards of 17 million views on YouTube. Other songs in the “Face2Face” album include “Keep On Rocking”, “Thank U Lord”, and “Right Here”.
From then on, 2Baba released six more albums “Grass 2 Grace” (2006) produced under the Kennis Music Record Label after which he set up Hypertek Entertainment record label. The rest of his albums were released under Hypertek - “The Unstoppable” (2009) for which he made an international edition in 2010, “Away & Beyond” in 2012, “The Ascension” launched in 2014 and “Warriors” released in 2020.
Other hit songs that 2Baba has released include “Let Somebody Love You”, “My Rainbow”, “Only Me”, "Ife Dinma", and “Implication” amongst others.
He’s also worked with some of the biggest musicians like Wizkid, Burna Boy, Olamide, Tiwa Savage and others.
Away from music, 2Baba has other investments - a nightclub, books, real estate, his record label Hypertek Entertainment, endorsement deals and books from which he draws his income.
2Baba is married to Nigerian actress, model and presenter Annie Idibia. 2Baba’s wedding to Annie Idibia happened in 2012 in Nigeria. 2Baba and his wife have two children. 2Baba’s first daughter is called Isabella Idibia. She was born on 10 December 2008 and follows in the footsteps of her mother as she is an actress and model. Olivia Idibia is 2Baba’s other daughter. According to her Instagram page, she is a singer with an interest in acting, dancing and designing.
2Baba has more kids with two other baby mamas. 2Baba baby mamas are Sumbo Ajaba and Pero Adeniyi. Pero Adeniyi who is 2Baba’s first baby mama gave 2Baba three children, one daughter and two sons. They are Ebihenzy Rose Idibia born in 2006, Innocent Idibia born in 2012 and Justine Idibia born in 2013. Sumbo Ajaba has two sons with 2Baba. They are Zion Idibia and Nino Idibia.
2Baba’s wife Annie Idibia aired her husband’s dirty laundry in public when she accused him of cheating. 2Baba’s first baby mama Pero Adeniyi was seemingly the source of Annie’s frustration as she alleged that his husband spent the night with her after visiting Disney with their kids.
She also shared that 2Baba’s family never approve of her hence the "disrespect". Whilst 2Baba remained silent on the matter, one of his brothers fired back and accused Annie of disrupting the peace within the Idibia family. He further cautioned her about embarrassing 2Baba in public.
For a long time now, 2Baba is suspected to be a member of a cultist group called Black Axe. This group is reported to have been formed in 1976 and 2Baba is said to have joined it during his university days. His prefered colour of dressing, black, has raised eyebrows as it is one of Black Axe’s colours. Also, 2Baba has been spotted with a beret and his slogan Nothing dey happen is closely associated with Balck Axe. Despite all the speculations, 2Baba is yet to confirm or deny the allegations.
2Baba’s success in the music industry is demonstrated by the types of cars he drives. These include Chevrolet Corvette priced at $100,000, Ferrari Coupe valued at 50 million nairas, Bentley acquired at ₦70 million, Range Rover Sport that cost ₦ 27 million, Mercedez Benz that cost ₦45 million, and a Lincon Navigator estimated to cost ₦10 million.
2Baba own a plum mansion estimated to cost 400 million nairas is in one of Nigeria’s lavish areas of Banana Island and another in Lekki, Magodo and Benue.
2Baba is one of the most recognised musicians in the country and is amongst the richest. Thus, it doesn’t come as a surprise that most would conclude that he owns a private jet. However, there’s no indication that 2Baba owns a private jet. For everything he has splurged his money on, a private jet is not one of those items.
2Baba’s net worth in 2021 is estimated to be between $16-22 million nairas. He makes this sum from his music and other investments - record label Hypertek Entertainment, nightclub, real estate, books, his foundation and endorsement deals from which he draws his income.
2baba has won many awards in his career. This list includes Nigerian Entertainment Awards, Channel O Music Awards, A.M.E.N Awards, MTV Africa Music Awards, The Headies, SoundCity Awards, MOBO Awards, BEN TV Awards, MTV Europe Music Awards, Africa BET Awards, Ghana Music Awards, Black Heritage Awards for Excellence, Kora Awards, World Music Awards, Australian Africa Awards, Excellence Recognition Awards, The Future Awards, G.C.E International Awards, Affinity Awards and Hip Hop World Awards.
In 2016, 2Baba received an honorary degree from the Igbinedion University. Three years later, 2Baba got awarded the honorary fellow of the school of music by Obafemi Alowolo University.
2Baba's Instagram: @Official2Baba
2Baba's Twitter: @Official2Baba
2Baba's Facebook: 2 Baba Idibia
2Baba's YouTube: Official 2 Baba
Born on 18 September 1975, 2Baba’s age is 47.
2Baba is a singer, producer and songwriter who rose to fame after the release of his track "African Queen". He was previously known as Tuface or 2Face but changed to 2Baba, a name he said people have been using on him.
2Baba has seven children from three baby mamas. Pero Adeniyi who is 2Baba’s first baby mama gave 2Baba three children and two sons. They are Ebihenzy Rose Idibia born in 2006, Innocent Idibia born in 2012 and Justine Idibia born in 2013. 2Baba and his wife have two children, Isabella Idibia and Olivia Idibia. Sumbo Ajaba has two sons with 2Baba. They are Zion Idibia and Nino Idibia.
2Baba’s first child is Ebihenzy Rose Idibia who was born in 2006. This means she’ll be 16 in 2022.
2Baba’s net worth in 2021 is estimated to be between $16-22 million nairas. He makes this sum from his music and other investments - record label Hypertek Entertainment, nightclub, real estate, books, his foundation and endorsement deals from which he draws his income.
2Baba’s first child is Ebihenzy Rose Idibia who was born in 2006. This means she’ll be 16 in 2022.
2Baba’s wife is actress, model and presenter Annie-Macaulay Idibia whom he married in 2012. Annie Idibia was born on 13 November 1984 and is 38 years old.
2Baba’s first child is Ebihenzy Rose Idibia who was born in 2006.
2Baba’s state of origin is Benue State.
2Baba’s height in feet is 6’8.
2Baba is a singer, producer and songwriter who rose to fame after the release of his track "African Queen". He was previously known as Tuface or 2Face but changed to 2Baba, a name he said people have been using on him.
2Baba whose full name is Innocent Ujah Idibia was born on 18 September 1975 in Jos Plateau in Nigeria. 2Baba’s parents are the late Mr Michael Idibia and Rose Idia who hail from Benue State which means that 2Baba’s state of origin is Benue State.
2Baba has three siblings, all of them boys namely Steven Idibia, Hyacinth Idibia and Oche Idibia. Two of 2Baba’s brothers - Steven and Oche - are also in the music industry while Oche’s career exploits remain unknown.
2Baba attended Mount Saint Gabriel’s Secondary School in Benue State. He then proceeded to the University of Jos where he was enrolled in a one-year degree program before he did his preliminary National Diploma course in business and administration management at the Institute of Management & Technology. 2Baba did not complete his tertiary education as he ditched it to pursue his music career.
While in school, 2Baba was the guy who provided entertainment to fellow students and also composed music and jingles at the Enugu State Broadcasting Services from which he made some money. After he ditched school, 2Baba relocated to Lagos where he met Ahmedu Augustine Obiado popularly known as Blackface and Chibuzor Oji also known as Faze with whom they formed the band Plantashun Boyz. The trio’s partnership was short-lived as they parted ways after a disagreement between 2Baba who then went by the name Tuface with Faze.
In the aftermath of the fallout, 2Baba launched his solo career. His first album "Face2Face" threw 2Baba into the limelight as the single “Africa Queen” became a major hit and provides for a nice throwback. To date, the song has upwards of 17 million views on YouTube. Other songs in the “Face2Face” album include “Keep On Rocking”, “Thank U Lord”, and “Right Here”.
From then on, 2Baba released six more albums “Grass 2 Grace” (2006) produced under the Kennis Music Record Label after which he set up Hypertek Entertainment record label. The rest of his albums were released under Hypertek - “The Unstoppable” (2009) for which he made an international edition in 2010, “Away & Beyond” in 2012, “The Ascension” launched in 2014 and “Warriors” released in 2020.
Other hit songs that 2Baba has released include “Let Somebody Love You”, “My Rainbow”, “Only Me”, "Ife Dinma", and “Implication” amongst others.
He’s also worked with some of the biggest musicians like Wizkid, Burna Boy, Olamide, Tiwa Savage and others.
Away from music, 2Baba has other investments - a nightclub, books, real estate, his record label Hypertek Entertainment, endorsement deals and books from which he draws his income.
2Baba is married to Nigerian actress, model and presenter Annie Idibia. 2Baba’s wedding to Annie Idibia happened in 2012 in Nigeria. 2Baba and his wife have two children. 2Baba’s first daughter is called Isabella Idibia. She was born on 10 December 2008 and follows in the footsteps of her mother as she is an actress and model. Olivia Idibia is 2Baba’s other daughter. According to her Instagram page, she is a singer with an interest in acting, dancing and designing.
2Baba has more kids with two other baby mamas. 2Baba baby mamas are Sumbo Ajaba and Pero Adeniyi. Pero Adeniyi who is 2Baba’s first baby mama gave 2Baba three children, one daughter and two sons. They are Ebihenzy Rose Idibia born in 2006, Innocent Idibia born in 2012 and Justine Idibia born in 2013. Sumbo Ajaba has two sons with 2Baba. They are Zion Idibia and Nino Idibia.
2Baba’s wife Annie Idibia aired her husband’s dirty laundry in public when she accused him of cheating. 2Baba’s first baby mama Pero Adeniyi was seemingly the source of Annie’s frustration as she alleged that his husband spent the night with her after visiting Disney with their kids.
She also shared that 2Baba’s family never approve of her hence the "disrespect". Whilst 2Baba remained silent on the matter, one of his brothers fired back and accused Annie of disrupting the peace within the Idibia family. He further cautioned her about embarrassing 2Baba in public.
For a long time now, 2Baba is suspected to be a member of a cultist group called Black Axe. This group is reported to have been formed in 1976 and 2Baba is said to have joined it during his university days. His prefered colour of dressing, black, has raised eyebrows as it is one of Black Axe’s colours. Also, 2Baba has been spotted with a beret and his slogan Nothing dey happen is closely associated with Balck Axe. Despite all the speculations, 2Baba is yet to confirm or deny the allegations.
2Baba’s success in the music industry is demonstrated by the types of cars he drives. These include Chevrolet Corvette priced at $100,000, Ferrari Coupe valued at 50 million nairas, Bentley acquired at ₦70 million, Range Rover Sport that cost ₦ 27 million, Mercedez Benz that cost ₦45 million, and a Lincon Navigator estimated to cost ₦10 million.
2Baba own a plum mansion estimated to cost 400 million nairas is in one of Nigeria’s lavish areas of Banana Island and another in Lekki, Magodo and Benue.
2Baba is one of the most recognised musicians in the country and is amongst the richest. Thus, it doesn’t come as a surprise that most would conclude that he owns a private jet. However, there’s no indication that 2Baba owns a private jet. For everything he has splurged his money on, a private jet is not one of those items.
2Baba’s net worth in 2021 is estimated to be between $16-22 million nairas. He makes this sum from his music and other investments - record label Hypertek Entertainment, nightclub, real estate, books, his foundation and endorsement deals from which he draws his income.
2baba has won many awards in his career. This list includes Nigerian Entertainment Awards, Channel O Music Awards, A.M.E.N Awards, MTV Africa Music Awards, The Headies, SoundCity Awards, MOBO Awards, BEN TV Awards, MTV Europe Music Awards, Africa BET Awards, Ghana Music Awards, Black Heritage Awards for Excellence, Kora Awards, World Music Awards, Australian Africa Awards, Excellence Recognition Awards, The Future Awards, G.C.E International Awards, Affinity Awards and Hip Hop World Awards.
In 2016, 2Baba received an honorary degree from the Igbinedion University. Three years later, 2Baba got awarded the honorary fellow of the school of music by Obafemi Alowolo University.
2Baba's Instagram: @Official2Baba
2Baba's Twitter: @Official2Baba
2Baba's Facebook: 2 Baba Idibia
2Baba's YouTube: Official 2 Baba
Born on 18 September 1975, 2Baba’s age is 47.
2Baba is a singer, producer and songwriter who rose to fame after the release of his track "African Queen". He was previously known as Tuface or 2Face but changed to 2Baba, a name he said people have been using on him.
2Baba has seven children from three baby mamas. Pero Adeniyi who is 2Baba’s first baby mama gave 2Baba three children and two sons. They are Ebihenzy Rose Idibia born in 2006, Innocent Idibia born in 2012 and Justine Idibia born in 2013. 2Baba and his wife have two children, Isabella Idibia and Olivia Idibia. Sumbo Ajaba has two sons with 2Baba. They are Zion Idibia and Nino Idibia.
2Baba’s first child is Ebihenzy Rose Idibia who was born in 2006. This means she’ll be 16 in 2022.
2Baba’s net worth in 2021 is estimated to be between $16-22 million nairas. He makes this sum from his music and other investments - record label Hypertek Entertainment, nightclub, real estate, books, his foundation and endorsement deals from which he draws his income.
2Baba’s first child is Ebihenzy Rose Idibia who was born in 2006. This means she’ll be 16 in 2022.
2Baba’s wife is actress, model and presenter Annie-Macaulay Idibia whom he married in 2012. Annie Idibia was born on 13 November 1984 and is 38 years old.
2Baba’s first child is Ebihenzy Rose Idibia who was born in 2006.
2Baba’s state of origin is Benue State.
2Baba’s height in feet is 6’8.
