Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, widely known as 2Baba, has set the record straight regarding his relationship with Edo State lawmaker Honourable Natasha Osawaru. In a video shared on his Instagram handle on Wednesday morning, the legendary singer not only defended Osawaru but also openly expressed his admiration and love for her, stating that he wants to marry her.

2Baba Addresses Speculations Amid Divorce from Annie Idibia

This revelation comes amid 2Baba’s ongoing divorce from his wife, Annie Idibia, sparking widespread speculation about his relationship with the lawmaker. Rumors intensified after the singer was seen at the Edo State Assembly on Monday, followed by a viral video of him and Osawaru at a Lagos club.

In his Instagram video, 2Baba addressed these rumors, dismissing false narratives circulating online:

“So, allegedly, I’ve been seeing so many things, so many people coming up with their own false narratives, false talk, and malicious nonsense after I posted that stuff.

And I posted it, yes—any person wey get brain go understand. But for all the people who have been saying different stuff that don’t have an absolute clue about what’s going on, I hail you people. Your life is perfect, very right.”

2Baba Defends Natasha Osawaru Against Backlash

The African Queen crooner also took a strong stand in defending Natasha Osawaru, emphasizing that she had nothing to do with his marital issues despite being unfairly dragged into the controversy.

“Hon. Natasha has been dragged, she has been called all sorts of names, she has been labelled as a home breaker,” 2Baba stated.

“She is a young brilliant amazing woman and she had nothing to do with what is happening between me and Annie in our marriage.

Yes, I love her, she is amazing, she is cool, I want to marry her.”

Calls for Caution on Social Media Rumors

In a lighthearted remark, 2Baba hinted that authorities should step in to regulate how people recklessly spread baseless allegations online.

His statement has since sparked mixed reactions across social media, with fans and critics debating his public declaration of love for Natasha Osawaru while still navigating his divorce proceedings.