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For 2Baba, One Love remains constant
Innocent Ujah Idibia is a name that has become synonymous with the Nigerian entertainment industry over the last 26 years where he made his name and fame with the moniker 2Face.
Over the years, his moniker has gone from 2Face to Tuface Idibia and now 2Baba.
The Nigerian pop icon and musician, who has won multiple awards, including an MTV Europe Music Award, a World Music Award, and five Headies Awards.
2Baba’s story is an old tale that rings a bell in every nook and cranny of Nigeria. 2Baba began his musical career officially as the one-third of the foundational group Plantashun Boiz, which was heavily influenced by hip-hop, r&b and reggae, and were one of the first groups making new-school Nigerian music to achieve nationwide popularity. As a solo artist, 2Baba took the new Nigerian music international with his hit ‘African Queen’ in 2005.
Till date, the 49-year-old has maintained his position as one of the most respected artists in Nigeria.
If there’s one thing that 2Baba preaches at every given opportunity, it has always been peace.
Humble, generous and wise, 2Baba has continued to be an ambassador for the Nigerian Afropop music industry, which is now dubbed Afrobeats.
Known for his soulful voice and timeless hits, he has captivated listeners across Africa and beyond with his music. His influence on Nigeria and the continent’s music is undeniable, and fans are keen to see how he plans to blend his classic style with contemporary vibes in this upcoming project. The energy surrounding his studio session suggests that something special is brewing.
Fans are counting down, eager to see what he’s been cooking up! With his distinctive voice and heartfelt lyrics, 2Baba has always managed to touch the hearts of many and remains a beloved figure in the industry.
Grammy-winning singer, Wizkid released his highly anticipated album “Morayo”, today, November 22, 2024.
Dedicated to his late mother, the album features 16 remarkable tracks, including collaborations with Brent Faiyaz, Asake, Jasmine Sullivan, Anaïs Cardot, and Tiakola.
Grammy-winning singer, Wizkid released his highly anticipated album “Morayo”, today, November 22, 2024.
Dedicated to his late mother, the album features 16 remarkable tracks, including collaborations with Brent Faiyaz, Asake, Jasmine Sullivan, Anaïs Cardot, and Tiakola.
“Kese” accumulated an impressive 1.5 million streams, surpassing the previous record of 1.016M held by “Piece of My Heart”.
He now occupies the top four spots on the list of top 10 songs with the biggest first-day streams on Spotify Nigeria.
Afrobeats singer Kizz Daniel has advised his colleagues on the importance of prioritising their craft over social media algorithms.
He cited American rapper Killer Mike, a four-time Grammy winner, as an example of an artist who has achieved success without depending on social media fame.
“Leave social media algorithms, focus on your craft … have you ever heard of a guy called KILLER MIKE guess not … 4 Times Grammy winner, stop chasing the number 1 song, it’s meh now = everything can be controlled …. Most of those songs numbers no dey correlate on other platforms … check “, he wrote on X.
Miss Chidimma Adetshina, Nigeria’s representative at the Miss Universe 2024 competition has made history by emerging first runner-up.
The 73rd edition of the pageant took place on Saturday night in Mexico City for the first time since 2007.
Miss Victoria Kjaer Theilvig from Denmark emerged winner of the contest
Theilvig takes over the crown from Miss Universe 2023 Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua.
The first edition of the pageant was held in 1952 and won by Armi Kuusela of Finland.