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  • Six things to know about Annie, 2Face Idibia’s relationship

    Six things to know about Annie, 2Face Idibia’s relationship

    Annie and 2Face Idibia’s relationship has been a subject of interest for many Nigerians over the years.

    The celebrity duo met while young and have had their fair share of ups and downs 

     Here are six things to know about their relationship:

    1. How They Met:

    Annie met 2Face at the Even Ezra studiowhen she was just 15 and he was 24.

     Annie has described their initial meeting as a chance encounter that sparked a deep connection. Their innocent friendship blossomed into a romantic relationship many years later.

    “The moment our eyes met at Even Ezra Studios many years ago, I knew you were the one for me and I for you. Innocent is an extraordinary being. It really seems like yesterday, (can’t believe he is 40 already) he was 24 and I was 15. And I still see the same man when I look at him. So full of life. So much energy. He is always so optimistic about life. He is never afraid of the next day with the little or nothing he had.”

    2. Annie’s Life Before 2Face:

    Before meeting 2Face, Annie was a young girl with big dreams. Annie was born in Ibadan but is originally from Eket in Akwa Ibom State. She moved to Lagos State with her mother after the divorce of her parents. She attended secondary school in Lagos and  holds a degree in Computer Science and Theatre Arts after completing undergraduate courses at Lagos State University and the University of Lagos respectively.

    3. 2Face’s children:

    2Face has seven children from Annie and his previous relationships, five boys and two girls, with the oldest being 20 years old. Annie has always been a loving and supportive partner to 2Face and his children. She often spoke about the importance of family and the need to prioritize love and understanding.

    While on an interview she said, “When one meets someone and one realises that one knew them first, yet one sees different women having babies for him. Then, he has five kids with other women. My first child is his fifth and I met him before the other women that have children for him. (Do) you know how many humiliation and embarrassments (I’ve faced)? How does one repeat the same mistake twice? I was hurt. Even when he was engaged…but, that is a story for another day.

    “It is painful (sharing him with other women) and it hurts. (However), the good times are so much more (than the bad), and I still have forever (to spend) with him and make up for the bad times. People actually abuse the word, ‘love’. Love is more than what people say it is.”

    4. Their Wedding: 

    Annie and 2Face tied the knot on the 2nd of May 2012, in a private ceremony in Dubai. The wedding was a beautiful celebration of their love, surrounded by close friends and family. Annie looked stunning in her white wedding gown, while 2Face wore a tailored tuxedo. The couple’s wedding was widely covered in the media, with many Nigerians celebrating their love.

    5. Annie’s Career:

    Annie Idibia is a talented actress and model. She has appeared in several Nollywood films, including “Pleasure and Crime” and “Blackberry Babes.” 

    Annie had earlier competed in the “Queen of All Nations” beauty pageant where she placed as a runner-up. She subsequently featured in the music video of 2face Idibia’s “African Queen” song.

    She was nominated in the “Best Supporting Actress” category at the 2009 Best of Nollywood Awards.

    6. Blended Family and Renewal of Vows:

    Despite the challenges of their blended family, Annie and 2Face have renewed their vows to each other. The actress wrote on her Instagram page: Yes fam, a guy (2Baba) and I renewed our vows. 10 years anniversary! “It was very intimate but we wanted to also share it with the whole world. I’ll post pics and videos.

    “Enjoy the show, but don’t judge me too much”. 

    Unfortunately, the couple has been separated for a while now, and 2Face has come out to social media to announce their divorce plans.

    Online fans and in-laws are not in anyway receptive of the recent development and have expressed their opinions.

  • I’m now an upcoming artiste, says 2face Idibia

    I’m now an upcoming artiste, says 2face Idibia

    Veteran singer and record producer, Innocent Ujah Idibia, popularly known as 2face Idibia, has reacted to the fast rate the music ‘new cats’ are evolving and making things work in the industry.

    He said with the pace the youngsters are moving, he is transitioning into an upcoming artist.

    The music legend made this statement amid the release of new hit tracks by newly signed artists across different record labels in Nigeria.

    Read Also: Ace Word draws inspiration from 2face Idibia, considers legend ‘outstanding’

    While acknowledging their presence and influence in the music industry, he hinted at taking a step himself, mentioning that he is currently working on something.

    On his Instagram handle, the popular musician wrote: “Meeen!, These new cats are not smiling o. I don turn to upcoming artist o, chai. But as them talk am, we no go gree for anybody this year. na kitchen I dey like this.”

  • Ooni of Ife hosts 2Face Idibia, wife Annie

    The Ooni Of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi has played host to Nigeria’s music icon, 2Face Idibia and his wife Annie, at his palace.

    The Ooni of Ife’s official Instagram page posted a video of the visit of 2Face Idibia and his wife on Wednesday, where the king expressed his pleasure over the visit.

    He went on to congratulate him on his award at the Obafemi Awolowo University.

    “A great pleasure receiving TuFace, the peace ambassador to the throne of Oduduwa and his adorable wifey, Annie Idibia.

    “I thank God for your giant strides in life so far, especially the fellowship award given to Tuface by the department of Music from the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU); Congratulations!!!” he wrote.

    READ ALSO: 2face Idibia bags OAU’s honorary fellow award

    The Ooni also announced that he has given 2Face Idibia a new name ‘Tubobo’ which according to him was because of his never-aging look.

    “You are now also TuBobo; Annie, please don’t get angry about the new name I just gave your husband, it is because he looks much younger every passing day… I bid you greater successes in life. #OoniofIfe #Otisese,” he said.

    The 43 year-old Singer, who is also a songwriter, record producer and entrepreneur had earlier been conferred with the award of the Fellow of the school of music by the Department of Music, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife.

    The music icon, who has stayed relevant in the Afro-pop scene for two decades and one of the most decorated and successful Afro pop artists in Africa was honoured at Igbinedion University in 2016.

    He is a recipient of several awards including five Headies Awards (Hip-hop award), four Channel O Music Awards, BET Award, MOBO Award, Kora Award, MTV Europe Music Award, World Music Award.

    He has released several albums including; Face 2 Face, Grass to Grace, The Unstoppable, Away and Beyond, The Ascension.

  • How Sunny Ade, 2face Idibia influenced my musical career, by Nuzak

    How Sunny Ade, 2face Idibia influenced my musical career, by Nuzak

    Nigerian pop artiste, Nuhu Zakari fondly called Nuzak has revealed how Juju legend, Sunny Ade alongside 2face Idibia and Bruno Mars inspired his career as a performing artiste.

    In a chat with The Nation, Nuzak reveals that the aforementioned artistes are music stars he has overtime looked up to. “The artistes that have great influence on my career are Sunny Ade, 2face Idibia and Bruno Mars.”

    Speaking on how he ventured into music, Nuzak added; “I started music at an early age since my secondary school days. Although, my mom, in her youthful age was once a musician, I got inspired watching King Sunny Ade with his band on TV.

    “More so, Chaka Chaka, Daddy Showkey, Plantashunboiz, Remedies, have also influenced my thought pursuing a career in music as well.

    “The day I discovered I can do music was the day I composed a song to God while hawking on the street. I did the song just for God to show me mercy, and let customers buy my products on time so I can go home quickly, to put a smile on my mummy’s face.”

    The Royal Empire Entertainment artiste, however revealed what inspires him to do quality songs. “I’m so addicted to music because of the love I have for it. I don’t need to smoke, I don’t need to drink before something drops in my mind musically, it is natural for me. Though I get inspired by what I see, but I won’t fail to say God remains my greatest inspiration.”

    The ‘Olowo Laye Mo’ crooner further acknowledged the impact of his boss on his career. “Prince Kazeem Eletu has been very supportive to my brand as an artiste,@ he said. ”He has always believed so much in me, and has never left me for a moment to worry. Men like him are rare, and to me, he’s just a God-sent.”

  • ANNIE IDIBIA RECALLS GRASS TO GRACE STORY

    NOLLYWOOD actress, Annie Idibia , has cast her mind back to her growing up in an Instagram post.The wife of music legend, 2face Idibia, in the post relives the story of her life as a kid raised by a single struggling mother with four kids.

    “I always knew somewhere deep in my heart that I “Annie” was created for bigger n better things, that this right here isn’t my life…I remember very clearly as a kid maybe 10 or 11 every evening walked from Igbogosho crossing the famous Lekki Expressway 2 Jakande just to fetch water for cooking etc..,” she wrote.

    She revealed that she was a kid who was born with a silver spoon from birth till when she was about six years old before the separation of her parents.

    “It wasn’t easy, but I always knew my life was more than that life. Thank you lord for turning my life around from that girl that use to help her mom sell pepper soup after school, whose mom was “the cook” that girl who had to start her first degree as a part-time student cos she had to be at work by 7am-6pm (marketing n selling magazine) and rush to LASU Ikoyi Campus by 6:30..was always late to class. And everyone just thought i was unserious cos i was always late 2 class. Struggled as a model.. was too short so didn’t go far..tried anchoring a music show..had so many doors slam on my face,” she added.

    She then thanked God for the woman she has become today, saying that he has made her an independent woman.

  • Religions abhor killing – Sultan

    The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, on Wednesday said religions abhor killing.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Sultan spoke when music star, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Face, visited him in Sokoto.

    Abubakar added that Islam and Christianity preached peace and love among their faithful.

    “No human being can claim to love God without loving his neighbor,” NAN quoted the Sultan as saying at the forum.

    “Religion is a personal choice of an individual. Therefore, nobody can force any religion on anybody. Suicide bombers are going to hell.”

    He urged Idibia to continue to use his talent in promoting peace and peaceful coexistence amongst Nigerians.

  • How Pop, R&B artistes rank on social media

    How Pop, R&B artistes rank on social media

    The impact of Social media on the Entertainment industry in Nigeria cannot be overemphasized, given that entertainers (Musical Artistes) were among the first Nigerians who embraced the new media and have remained on top of the list of users in Nigeria and across the world.

    Some started earlier and still struggling to gain much followership, depending on how soon such an artiste understood the tricks of each social media platform and apply same in order to connect with fans.

    However, some other artistes came on much later and are doing very fine with a good number of followers on these platforms.

    No doubt, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram are very important platforms that have been engaged by these Celebrities to carry their fans along.

    Below is how they rank on Twitter and Instagram:

     

  • 2face Idibia @ 40

    2face Idibia @ 40

    Innocent Ujah Idibia better known as 2face or 2baba is one of the most decorated and successful music artistes ever to come out of Africa.

    2face, whose music career began in the mid 90s with his former group Plantashun Boiz, has won several local and international awards which include; The Headies, the Nigeria music awards, AMEN Awards, Sound City Awards, MTV European Music Award, MTV African Music Awards, Kora Award, Channel 0 Music Video Awards, BET Award, MOBO Awards, amongst many others.

    2face has had collaborations with a number of international music stars such as Wyclef Jean, R.Kelly, Beenie man, Reggie Rockstone, T-pain, Mary J. Blige, and recently had a rare collaboration with Nigerian highlife music legend, Victor Olaiya.

    Mr. Idibia got married to his long time girlfriend Annie Macaulay, in May, 2012, and this has helped him to stabilize his celebrity status in the eye of the media, after several cases of flimsy affairs with a fleet of ladies, which made him become a father to at least five children outside marriage.

    Outside music, 2face as a person, has over the years been through thick and thin, subjected to many attacks, both verbal and physical, but interestingly, he is still going on strongly.

    On Friday, 18th of September, 2015, 2face Idibia celebrated his 40th birthday, a stage where it is believed that life just beginning.

    As we celebrate this music icon, we take a look at those things that have made him to stand out as a person and also exceptional as a music star. These lessons are highlighted below.

    [ad id=”403656″]Humility personified

    It will not be out of place to say that 2face is humility personified. He is an individual who often exudes a very humble personality whenever he is in a public place, despite his many achievements.

    He has also exhibited this trait a lot of times when he has agreed to do music collaborations with relatively up and coming artistes even at a time when he was at peak of his career, something many other artistes would not oblige to unless there is going to be a huge monetary gain attached to it.

    Artistes who have benefitted from his magnanity include Solid Star, Bracket, and many others. He relates easily with the rest of his colleagues and everyone he comes across when in the public, in spite of his status. He is always in smiles. He also never goes about bragging about his achievements; rather all that he preaches to everyone is “one love”.

    Unique music style

    2face Idibia is not one of those artistes that do popular demand kind of music, his music often comes with a message, even when he decides to do a party song he still makes it very inspiring, and that is what has kept him going for decades even after many of his contemporaries have left the music scene.

    He has got a couple of songs that gives inspiration whenever one listens to them.

    He has Songs like Africa Queen, U No Holy Pass, Ifana Ibaga, Right Here, Only Me, E Be Like Say, Rain Drops, Be There and even party track like Implication.

    These are quality songs that not many music (past or present) in Nigeria can boast of producing.

    He has as a result of that proven that one can decide to be different, positive, do what is morally right and still be accepted by many.

    Strong personality

    He also stands out as a very good example of someone who does not go about the different social media platforms to showcase his wealth and material possessions like cars, houses, awards and the likes, just like many others do, and they refer to it as a PR stunt.

    He believes his strong and positive personality and image is good enough to keep him in high esteem in the minds of people and make him remain relevant in the media.

    His being non-materialistic has also helped him to manage his resources sensibly well and thus being able to invest and multiply them.

    Responsible father

    2face was not just a lover-boy to the ladies in his life, but he was also a very responsible man and father to his children, as he has proven by actually accepting and taking care of all of the children born to him by his ladies (his four baby mamas).

    2face has taken responsibility of all the kids, even before getting married and has been taking care of them all.

    Annie Idibia once confessed about being married to the music superstar, 2face Idibia, she said “No, I’m married to Innocent, one of the most amazing men in the world. I want to believe our marriage is almost like every other marriage. He’s a good person, a good dad, great husband, a wonderful brother-in-law and son-in-law, and he’s all that I thought he would be as a husband and more.”

  • Star Trek: Wild fan strips for 2Face Idibia

    Star Trek: Wild fan strips for 2Face Idibia

    The Sapele, Delta State leg of the ongoing Star Music Trek did not go down without some drama, as a lady forced her way to the stage, attempting to pull off 2Face’s clothes.

    It was the highlight of the show, as the lady beat the venue’s security and climbed the stage while 2Face was performing. The unidentified lady grabbed the pop icon from behind, pulled him close, stripped off her top and attempted to remove 2Face’s clothes, when the artiste was rescued from her grip.

    Interestingly, the show had 2Face’s wife, Annie Idibia in attendance. Reports say Annie looked dazed at the occurrence.

    The actress was spotted rocking a casual outfit as she cheered 2Face and dancehall act Patoranking during their performances at the Sapele Stadium.

    Many had thought that it was a stunt by 2Face’s manager, Efe Omorogbe, but it turned out it was not.

    The concert, sponsored by Star Lager also witnessed performances from Oritse Femi, Sound Sultan, Young Grey C, Cynthia Morgan, Runtown, Black Magic, Raw Nwanne, Dotun Cool FM, DJ Neptune and DJ Tony Blaze.

  • Miss Tourism Nigeria 2015: Scoop Concepts Media wins big

    Miss Tourism Nigeria 2015: Scoop Concepts Media wins big

    A fast growing Public Relations firm, Scoop Concepts Media has been awarded Lifestyle’s Best Emerging Brand

    The firm was awarded at the recently concluded Miss Tourism Nigeria 2015 which held in Lagos.

    Elated by the award, Kolawole Sunday Omoboriowo, Chief Executive Officer of the company, excitedly gave an insight into his increasing profile and the rise of the organization.

    He explained that the organization was established and registered in the year 2012 to foresee Promotions, PR and Talent management, to glory.

    “I have always dreamed to be successful. I grew up in a family of four, a proud indigene of Iludun, Ekiti State. However, I was born in Agbara area of Ogun State, and attended Salvation Army Primary School, Agbara.

    “I later proceeded to Agbara Community High School and furthered my educational career to Lagos State University, where I bagged BSc. in Mechanical Engineering.

    “My career as a showbiz person started 2003 at the Grafton Entertainment “Bennie Man” Concert in Lagos. My great passions for showbiz appear so loud in even School that I was made a Faculty of Engineering Social Director without any election.” He added.

    Kolawole noted that his growth witnessed a bigger leap in 2006 after he acted as Denrele Edun’s Personal Assistant for a while. He said it was the moment the entertainment industry turned around on him to see where exactly he could fit in.

    DSC_5679“As at 2008 I was employed as the General Manager of Realbang Entertainment where I handled totally the affairs of the Entertainment Company, the Company Venture into Artiste Management, Events and PR, where I was managing the Label Artiste called Ko9dz a group then, the name might sound so familiar but both artistes had gone solo now.

    “I Have been on different artiste jobs also media houses desk i.e  Dagrin, Skuki, Brace, Xtacy, Frenzy, Dj zeez and media houses like Entertainment Magazine in Ghana, Celebrity Magazine and Ourdays Magazine. “

    “Sometimes in 2011, I made the whole Nigeria stood up for the first ever Concert of all time and I brought to the fans 2face Idibia on a Beach Concert Themed, “Unstoppable Superman Concert” with 2face Idibia at the Private Beach Elegushi which a lot of other artistes like; Chocolate city, Nigga Raw, Samklef, Danny Young, Lineo, Ko9dz, Frenzy, T-wizzle, Dj Chasecole among others.”

    “And finally in 2012, I registered my Company Scoop Concepts in other to be focused and also give out the best in me as a professional PR and Publicist from then till now it has been very handsome working Experience with different Record Labels, Brands and Celebrities. Scoop Concepts was registered to venture into PR, Promotions, Talent/Event Management and Company Project Development.

    “Our clients for now are Brooklyn World Entertainment USA, W4 mr wonda, FTK, Dr frabz, MayD, Kayswitch, Toby Grey, Kabbar, Dj chenz raypower, IGOS, Miss Tourism Nigeria and Gogaga Magazine,” he summed.