Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, popularly known as Tuface or 2baba, has confirmed his relationship with Natasha Osawaru, the Deputy Majority Leader of the Edo State House of Assembly, amidst his ongoing breakup with his wife, Annie Macaulay.
Rumors about Tuface and Natasha’s relationship had been circulating for some time, and the singer sparked further speculation when he appeared at the Edo State House of Assembly during plenary on Monday. Many social media users saw his visit as a sign that the rumors about his romance with the lawmaker were true.
Tuface addressed the speculation in a video posted on his Instagram on Wednesday morning, confirming his feelings for Natasha. “Yes, I love her. I want to marry her,” he said.
He also took the opportunity to defend Natasha, who had been criticized and labeled a homewrecker. Tuface described her as “young, brilliant, and amazing,” stressing that she had no role in the marital issues between him and Annie. “She has nothing to do with what’s happening between me and Annie. But I see everybody trying to allegedly want to rope her into everything. Yes, I love her. She is amazing, she is cool, I want to marry her,” he said.
In January, Tuface made headlines when he revealed that he and Annie had been separated for some time and had filed for divorce. He shared the news with his followers on social media, writing: “Hello to my beautiful people of all federations. Well, this thing I have to say is short but also long. Annie Macaulay and I have been separated for a while and have filed for divorce.”
He later added that he would release a press statement to share his side of the story. “I would grant a press release soon to say my story, not because it is anyone’s right to know about my personal life, but because I love my people, and I need them to know my innocence or offence. Stay blessed, my people. I love you all.”
