LAGOS, Nigeria — Veteran Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, popularly known as Baba, has opened up publicly for the first time about his tumultuous marriage to estranged wife Annie Macaulay-Idibia, revealing that his life was at one point under threat during the relationship.
Speaking in an upcoming episode of the +234 Mzansi Podcast, co-hosted by Nigerian comedians Nedu and Acapella, alongside South African media personality Kifilwe, the singer reflected on the personal challenges he faced behind closed doors.
In a brief but startling comment, 2Baba said: “This thing wey dem call ‘living in bondage’ is real. There were some people who were ready to kill me.”
While the Afro-pop legend stopped short of naming individuals involved or providing specific details, the statement has sparked intense public speculation and concern.
2Baba and Annie Macaulay, a Nollywood actress and longtime partner, were married in May 2012 after years of on-and-off dating.
The couple has two daughters, Isabella and Olivia, and had long been perceived as a symbol of enduring love in Nigeria’s entertainment industry — despite repeated reports of infidelity, public spats, and emotional breakdowns shared on social media.
The marriage faced multiple storms over the years, including accusations from Annie about betrayal, and several reconciliations that played out in the public eye.
On Sunday, January 26, 2025, 2Baba stunned fans when he announced his separation from Annie in a post on his social media page, ending months of speculation about the status of their union.
Shortly after the announcement, the singer began appearing publicly with Natasha Osawuru, a sitting member of the Edo State House of Assembly, confirming rumours of a new relationship.
As of the time of this report, Annie Macaulay has not responded publicly to her estranged husband’s latest remarks.
The actress has kept a relatively low profile in recent months, aside from occasional posts with her children.
