50 & Unstoppable! Today, Nigeria’s music icon 2Baba celebrates half a century of life, love, and legendary hits like African Queen. From Jos to global stages, his journey continues to inspire generations. Happy Birthday, 2Baba!
Today, September 18, 2025, Nigeria’s music legend 2Baba hits the big 5-0! Half a century of life, over two decades of chart-topping hits, and a career that has shaped communities, inspired generations, and redefined the sound of Nigerian music.
Born Innocent Ujah Idibia in Jos, 2Baba’s musical journey began at the Institute of Management and Technology in Enugu, where he met future collaborators Faze and Blackface. Together, they formed the late 90s powerhouse Plantashun Boiz, planting the seeds of a revolution in Nigerian music.
In 2004, he launched his solo career with the iconic album ‘Face 2 Face’, a record that would not only cement his legacy but also symbolize consistency, reinvention, and undeniable talent
African Queen: The Song That Conquered the World
No discussion of 2Baba’s legacy is complete without ‘African Queen’. Released in 2004, this R&B masterpiece became a cultural phenomenon. Beyond topping charts, it earned international recognition when it was featured in the Hollywood movie Phat Girlz, marking Nigeria’s breakthrough on the global music stage.
It wasn’t just a love song, it was a love letter to Africa, and it continues to resonate across continents today.
A Birthday Tribute to 2Baba
Even as fans celebrate, 2Baba’s wife, Hon. Natasha Osawaru-Idibia, delivered a deeply personal Instagram tribute, showering the music icon with love:
“Happy birthday to the love of my life. You are 50!!!!!! Oh wow!!!!!! You spaced me with 20 years, and you look younger than I do. How ironic. Innocent Ujah Idibia, my husband…. words cannot express the joy you’ve brought into my life… My joy is complete with you in it. Baby, I want to spend each day loving you and caring for you for the rest of my life. I love you, and happy birthday, my baby.”
It’s a reminder that beyond the hits, the fame, and the awards, 2Baba is also a husband, a father, and a symbol of love and dedication.
Celebrating a Living Legend 2Baba
From Jos to Enugu, from Plantashun Boiz to solo superstardom, from local hits to global acclaim, 2Baba’s journey is nothing short of legendary. Today, as he celebrates 50, fans, fellow artists, and the world salute a man whose music has shaped Afrobeats, inspired millions, and continues to set the bar for generations to come.
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