2Baba Marries Natasha Osawaru in Private Traditional Ceremony
In a traditional wedding ceremony in Abuja, Nigerian music star Innocent Idibia, better known as 2Baba, married politician Natasha Osawaru.The private event, which took place on July 25, comes just months after 2Baba publicly confirmed his separation from his longtime partner and wife of nearly 12 years, Annie Macaulay Idibia.
Sources close to the couple revealed that the wedding followed months of speculation surrounding their relationship. In May, the Afrobeat legend introduced Natasha to the elders of his Idoma Kingdom, a move widely interpreted as a step toward formalising their union. This introduction occurred less than two months before the traditional marriage.
On July 31, pictures and videos from the ceremony appeared on social media site X (formerly Twitter), sparking a lot of talk and mixed reactions from fans. 2Baba is wearing traditional clothes and standing next to Natasha, who is wearing a red wrapper with coral beads, which is a common look for brides at a Benin traditional wedding. The event was attended by a small circle of close family and friends, in keeping with the couple’s desire for privacy.
The couple had hinted at wedding plans earlier in the year, but most people didn’t know when they would happen. Their marriage got even more attention because 2Baba is famous and has been in relationships before.. In January 2025, it was officially announced that he had broken up with Annie. This came after years of media speculation and public problems in the marriage.
After they broke up, 2Baba asked Natasha to marry him in February. By April, the relationship seemed to be more accepted by the whole family, especially after Natasha visited 2Baba’s mother, Rose Idibia, who had been unsure about the new union. The visit was seen as a big step towards getting full family support, which showed that the couple was ready to move forward.
Natasha Osawaru, a member of Nigeria’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has mostly stayed out of the public eye until now. People had said in the past that she was connected to the famous artist, but she always kept a low profile in public. This marriage has brought her into the national conversation, which is a big change, especially since she is becoming more involved in politics.
2Baba, who currently serves as Technical Adviser on Entertainment and Community Outreach to Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia, has seven children from three different women. His previous marriage to Annie, an actress and reality TV personality, was one of Nigeria’s most publicised celebrity unions, marked by both affection and controversy.
While fans of 2Baba have expressed a range of emotions — from shock and congratulations to concern for Annie — the singer has remained largely silent, choosing to focus on his new chapter.
A lot of people are waiting for either 2Baba or Natasha to make a public statement about their plans for the future as social media continues to buzz with reactions and videos from the wedding.
