2Baba Reveals Separation from Annie and Initiates Divorce Proceedings
On Sunday, Nigerian music legend Innocent “2Baba” Idibia stunned his fans by revealing that he and his wife, Annie Macaulay, are separated and have filed for divorce. The 49-year-old Afrobeats star shared the news on his verified Instagram account, shocking many of his followers.
In his post, 2Baba explained that he and Annie had been separated for some time. He promised to release an official statement soon to share his side of the story with his fans. Although he emphasized that his personal life is private, he felt it was important to clarify the situation out of respect for his supporters. The post read: “Annie Macaulay and I have been separated for a while and have filed for divorce. I will grant a press release soon to say my story—not because anyone has the right to know about my personal life, but because I love my people, and I need them to know my innocence or offense.”
This announcement shocked many fans, as 2Baba and Annie have been married since 2012. The post quickly went viral, with some fans hoping it was a misunderstanding, while others felt the separation was long overdue.
However, just minutes after the initial post, 2Baba’s Instagram account posted a message claiming it had been hacked. The message stated that efforts were underway to regain control of the account. “My Instagram has been hacked; efforts are being carried out to regain control. #One Love,” the post read.
Despite this claim, many critics questioned the validity of the hacker’s explanation, pointing out that hacked accounts are rarely recovered so quickly. Further fueling speculation, 2Baba’s photos were removed from Annie’s Instagram page, leading to more questions about their marriage.
In another video shared on Instagram, 2Baba clarified that his earlier divorce announcement was genuine. “Hey, my people, nobody hacked my account; I said what I said. I come in peace,” he stated, confirming that his separation and divorce filing were real.
Annie, meanwhile, had recently shared a series of heartfelt Instagram posts marking their 13th wedding anniversary and 25 years of friendship. In one post, she celebrated their enduring love, despite their challenges, and addressed critics she referred to as “devils and witches/wizards.” She reaffirmed her commitment to 2Baba, despite their ups and downs.
Annie also made headlines recently with her appearance on the show Young, Famous, and African, where she revealed the painful experience of losing twins to a miscarriage the previous year. This emotional revelation led to speculation about Annie’s emotional state, with some suggesting that her determination to stay in the marriage might be affecting her well-being. However, no confirmed details have emerged about her struggles.
Since the announcement, public opinion has been divided. Some fans are hopeful that the couple will reconcile, while others believe their separation marks the end of a long journey. The couple’s relationship has faced many challenges over the years, but they have always managed to stay strong.
2Baba and Annie’s relationship began in 1999 as friends, and they later fell in love. Annie became widely recognized when she appeared in 2Baba’s iconic “African Queen” music video in 2004. The couple welcomed their first daughter, Isabella, in 2008. In 2012, 2Baba proposed to Annie, and they married privately that same year. They later had a grand wedding in Dubai in 2013 and welcomed their second daughter, Olivia, in 2014.
Throughout their marriage, the couple has faced difficulties, particularly due to 2Baba’s past relationship with Pero Adeniyi, the mother of three of his children. Despite these challenges, the couple renewed their vows in 2022, reaffirming their love and commitment to each other. However, with this recent announcement, it seems that their relationship may be reaching a turning point.
