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  • TRAFIC FEATURES 2BABA IN ‘GOZIE’

    HAVING worked with a number of A-list acts, Philip Chuks Okfor known as Trafic, has teamed up with the legendary 2baba for his third official single titled Gozie.

    Trafic who was featured in Dj Jimmie Jatt’s last studio album was a member of the group that came about the monster hit song “Yebariba Samboribobo” with sauce kid in 2008.

    His new single Gozie is however available on all musical platforms for download.

    Trafic who has worked with SPELLZ is currently signed to Bandwagon Ent, owned by Mr Mike Agoh popularly known as ‘GODSON.

  • 2BABA DROPS ‘HOLY HOLY’ VIDEO

    CELEBRATED music legend, Innocent Idibia, better known as 2Baba, has announced the release of the official music video for his latest single, Holy Holy.

    Making the announcement on Thursday via his Instagram page, the artiste wrote; “Yes o my people! New month New video. The brand new #HolyHoly video is out.”

    The track, Holy Holy was released in April 2016. The artiste did the premiere live performance of the single at the grand finale event of the Big Brother Naija show in South Africa on April 9. The song has received rave reviews for its lyrics, sound and delivery.

    Against speculations of whether the message of the song was directed at certain individuals, the artiste says that Holy Holy music video gives viewers an entirely different angle and dynamic interpretation of the song.

    The music video was shot by ace music video director Clarence Peters on May 7 at a location in Abeokuta, the city on top of a hill.

  • 2baba, Jayjay Okocha, Yemi Alade, others for ‘Star Music The Fusion’

    STAR Lager Beer on Tuesday, announced its new football and music platform, Star Music The Fusion at the Grand Ballroom of Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.

    The event saw the unification of the brand’s biggest activation platforms – music and football – and had football legends like Kanu Nwankwo, Jayjay Okocha, Emmanuel Amuneke, Victor Ikpeba and music artistes like Falz, 2baba, MI, Yemi Alade, Adekunle Gold, Humblesmith and others in attendance.

    The platform, which is based on consumers’ experiences and their passion for music underpinned heavily by their favourite foreign clubs, is the first of its kind in Nigeria.

    Star Music The Fusion will involve three concerts across Nigeria wherein six teams of football legends, artistes and DJs will compete to win the title.

    The six teams will be named after the brand’s partnered football clubs; Arsenal, Manchester City, Real Madrid, PSG, Juventus and Barcelona.

    Speaking at the press conference, Marketing Director, Nigerian Breweries, Franco Maria-Maggi described the platform as an unprecedented one, which gives Star “an avenue to give the ultimate football and music experience to consumers so they truly understand what we stand for and seek to achieve with our European club partnerships.”

    Portfolio Manager, National Premium, Nigerian Breweries Plc. Tokunbo Adodo, said: “The new platform can only bring millions of excited music and football fans closer as Star also promises the experience of a lifetime.”

    Star has over the years been a major supporter of football and music in Nigeria.

  • 2BABA MARKS WEDDING ANNIVERSARY WITH AFRICAN QUEEN REMIX

    FOR his 4th wedding anniversary to Annie, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2baba has remixed his evergreen song, ‘African Queen’.

    The visual remix features Nollywood stars, Richard Mofe Damijo and AY.

    In 2013, 2Baba got married to Annie Macaulay in Dubai, despite romance and love kids with other women.

    On this anniversary, he took to Instagram to expressed his unending love for Annie: “Thank you for choosing me baby. Thank you for having been there for me all through these years. Thank you for accepting me the way I am.”

    He said further: “18 years ago, I met this beautiful human being and four years ago, she said yes to be by my side through it all. Words cannot express how much she means to me – My true African Queen. She lights up my life. We laugh, we fight, we clown around sometimes and get serious sometimes. If I have to do these things all over again, it’ll most definitely be with you my love. Happy 4th ANNIEversary to us.”

    Recall that Annie Idibia featured in that debut video in 2004 before they eventually walk down the aisle.

  • 2Baba records huge crowd at post February 6 concert

    2Baba records huge crowd at post February 6 concert

    Despite bashings he received from fans following his withdrawal from February 6 planned protest, music artiste, Innocent Idibia, aka 2Baba got a large cheering crowd at his show, early Sunday, at the Eko Hotel Convention Center, Victoria Island, Lagos.
    Hosted by comedian Bovi, the Eargasm Concert in partnership with the Eko Hotel, had other artistes including Shina Peters, Tekno, Adekunle Gold, Yinka Davies, Niyola, Kelly Handsome, Timi Dakolo, Acetune, and DJ Neptune.
    When the headliner, 2Baba mounted the stage in the early hour of Sunday, it was cheers all the way as the singer reeled out hit after hit, beginning with the song,  ‘Hate What You Do To Me’.
    It was his public appearance since the controversial February 6 protest.
    The concert was put together for couples and music lovers for the Valentine’s celebration.
    It was an evening of classic tunes and pleasant surprises, featuring some of the best vocalists and live performers in the country.

  • 2Baba, Davido, Olamide to grace Dammy Krane’s TheAminConcert

    2Baba, Davido, Olamide to grace Dammy Krane’s TheAminConcert

    Usual Suspekt is set to present the crème dela crème of Nigerian musicians at it’s The Amin concert scheduled to hold in Lagos on February 18 at Ultima Studios, Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1.

    The show will feature prominent artistes such as 2 Baba, Davido, Olamide, Mr Eazi, Timaya, Dammy Krane and others. And to give the event a tinge of variance, legendary fuji musician King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, KWAM 1, will also be on ground to throw some Fuji vibes into the mix.

    The concert will also mark the launch of Dammy Krane’s ‘ The Amin Foundation’.

  • 2Baba’s Foundation apologises to fans over cancelled protest

    2Baba’s Foundation apologises to fans over cancelled protest

    2Baba Foundation, the body responsible for Innocent Idibia’s proposed ‘One Voice’ march which eventually withdrew from last Monday’s nationwide protest has apologised to fans of the singer, following backlash from some quarters.
    In a statement released on Monday, the Foundation gave reasons why they backed out from the protest.
    The statement reads: “On behalf of Innocent “2Baba” Idibia, we would like to apologise to the fans, colleagues and everyday Nigerians who feel let down by the cancellation of this protest.
    “2Baba’s aim was to lend his voice to make the government aware of the growing discontent due to the wildly escalating cost of living for Nigerians in Nigeria among other issues.
    “Arguably one of the country’s most influential musicians, he saw it fit to use his considerable platform; at the core of which are Nigerians, to amplify their voice.
    This is why he chose to march for the cause, and why he was so honoured when his industry colleagues pledged their support.
    “In line with the commitment of ‘One Voice’ Nigeria to ensure a peaceful and impactful protest, The 2face Foundation and partners engaged with the security agencies to resolve all major security concerns but treacherous gaps remain that we are unwilling to ignore.
    “The risk of hijack by various political and sundry interests’ intent on using the platform to drive agendas that we as the 2Face Foundation are not aligned with and therefore exposing protesters to high levels of danger is the main reason why 2baba regretfully had to withdraw himself from the march.
    “He has refused to inadvertently present a platform for mischief makers to exploit.
    “2baba would like to express his great regret over these circumstances to everyone who feels disappointed. However, he hopes they will agree that as he said in the video announcing the development; ‘no protest is worth the blood of any Nigerian.”
    The singer, according to the statement, promises to continue working on avenues to that ensure the voice of the ordinary man is heard.
    He however denied being arrested by DSS as is being reported in various online media. “Thanks for the concern guys. I’m fine and free. Reports about DSS arrest are not true. We are still compiling your responses for the leadership. State your opinion on social media with the hastag #IStandWithNigeria. Peace! One luv always!!!” he wrote.

  • 2BABA CALL TO PROTEST GETS MORE TRACTION

    SINCE singer Innocent Idibia took to Facebook in a video, calling Nigerians to join a scheduled nation-wide protest on Monday, February 6, for the return of good governance, more people have welcomed the idea.

    The nine minutes and 14 seconds video which was posted on Tuesday, by Idibia, who is popularly known as 2Baba, on his Facebook account, had garnered over 290, 000 views, over 19, 000 reactions and 11, 818 shares by Thursday afternoon.

    In the video with the hashtag #WeWillProtest, 2Baba implored Nigerians from different walks of life to join in the protest march, saying he is only a musician. Noting that the problem of Nigeria as beyond the president, the artiste said “we have a system that is clearly designed not to work for the majority.”

    He also said the Lagos leg of the march scheduled to hold at the National Stadium, Surulere, is not arranged by the organised private sector, politicians, or based on religion or ethnicity. He said the protest was to call the government attention to the deplorable level of education, food security, unemployment, healthcare, power and social justice which has continue to negatively affect Nigerians’ standard of living.

    While Blackface, one of the member of 2Baba’s former band, Plantashun Boiz, posted a controversial piece which attacked 2Baba’s intention, many other artistes including Davido, Burna Boy, Charly Boy, Ruggedman, I Go Dye, and popular ‘Galala’ singer, Daddy Showkey have declared their support for the protest.

    However, Lagos State Police Commissioner Fatai Owoseni said he would not allow the planned protest because it could be hijacked by hoodlums.

    “Information reaching us revealed that some hoodlums are planning to hijack the peaceful protest,” Owoseni told The Nation newspaper on Wednesday.

    “And as such, we won’t allow it to hold in Lagos. We know that 2face do not have the capacity to contain such a crowd and we will not fold our hands and watch while things go out of hand.”

  • FG responds to 2Baba’s protest call

    FG responds to 2Baba’s protest call

    Since the idea for the nation-wide protest became the talk of town, singer Innocent Idibia, aka 2Baba, who brought Nigerians’ plight to the government in a new video has stated that he is just a musician, with a point of view and the ear of his fans.

    The protest which is scheduled to hold on February 6, 2017 at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, is targeted at some of the policies of government he perceived are not favourable to the people.

    2Baba said: “I stand with Nigeria. There is enough in Nigeria for all of us to ‘chop belleful’. Enough is enough. We must put Nigeria first and keep all the greedy and selfish people away from leadership.”

    Reacting to the proposed protest, Senior Special Assistant to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, while speaking in an interview with Lagos Talk 91.3FM, said those who are calling for the protest are people who supported the last government and are still pained that they lost the last election.

    ”This is a country of about 180 million people,” he said.

    “It is impossible for 180 million people to think the same way. Yoruba has a saying that if you all sleep and put your heads in the same direction, and then you are all foolish because you would be breathing in one another’s mouth and lungs.

    “Don’t forget the last election and how it went. Somebody scored 12.5 million votes; another scored about 15 million votes. There are some people who are still in that election mode. They have not gotten out of it and till today, they are still living and ‘romanticising’ about the past. What they don’t know is that that past is gone and gone forever. Majority of those calling for the protest are still in election mode. Majority of them are people that have resolved not to see anything good in this administration simply because the man they wanted lost at the polls.”

  • JKL talks collabo with 2Baba, MI

    JKL talks collabo with 2Baba, MI

    Ghana-based Dancehall star, JKL4Real also known as Dr. Money, has revealed that he is currently working on collaborative efforts with two top Nigerian musicians – 2Baba and MI.

    He strongly believes that the time has come for African and Black Musicians to take the bull by the horns and impact mankind positively with their lyrical contents and vocal prowess.

    “My journey so far is impressive. My management is currently in a fruitful discussion with 2Baba for a remix of my single, Whatever. In the same vein, we are also in talks with MI, for a collabo on my fresh single – Chineke. In the next couple of weeks, we will be making official and categorical statements on these historic and laudable collaborative projects”, disclosed the widely travelled crooner.

    Also, JKL4Real and his team recently secured a mouth watering contract, which allows them to host a celebrity Karaoke Party every Friday night at the prestigious Vienna City Nite Club, in the heart of Accra.

    The entertainer, who was among the foreign stars that thrilled at the Independence Day Bowler Hats Bash (BHB) organised by online newspaper, Daylight.ng in Nigeria, on October 1, is billed to embark on a global music  tour that is expected to kick off from Malaysia.

    “My world tour kicks off in Malaysia, where I will also be attending the ASAM Awards. I will be in Uganda this December for the One World Xmas Festival. And in January, we will be jamming at New Days of Righteousness show in Jamaica. We are also performing at the Rebel Salute concert in Ghana by March, after which we will be storming Israel and Sweden respectively in June and July. 2017 is going to be a very busy year for us.”