LAGOS – Natasha Osawaru, a prominent politician and Deputy Majority Leader of the Edo State House of Assembly, has been revealed as the new love interest of music icon Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba. This revelation comes just sixteen days after he shocked fans with the news of his divorce from actress Annie Macaulay, his wife of twelve years. The announcement, made with characteristic candor, has set social media abuzz, sparking fresh speculation about the singer’s personal life.
Rumors of a relationship between 2baba and Ms. Osawaru, a rising star in Edo State politics, had been swirling in the gossip columns for weeks, fueled by leaked photos and videos circulating online. These whispers gained further momentum on Monday when 2baba made a surprise appearance at the State House of Assembly during a plenary session, an event that seemed to lend credence to the ongoing speculation. However, it was on Tuesday night that the music superstar finally put the rumors to rest, making a bold declaration of his affections and publicly announcing his intention to marry Ms. Osawaru.
A widely circulated video, which has since been deleted from his social media accounts, showed 2Baba, the renowned music icon, addressing the public and confronting the swirling narratives head-on. “To Whom It May Concern,” he began, “I do yarn my truth. Feel free to continue alleging. We shall all be alright. Natasha is a young, brilliant, and amazing woman.” He went on to condemn the “false narratives and malicious nonsense” that emerged following his divorce announcement. “Yes, I posted what I posted,” he acknowledged, referring to the split. “Hon. Natasha has nothing to do with what happened between me and Annie in our marriage. Yes, I love her; she is amazing and cool; I want to marry her.”
The singer’s forthright declaration has undoubtedly thrown the spotlight on Ms. Osawaru, who has been described as a dedicated and effective legislator. While the news has been met with mixed reactions, it has undeniably captured the attention of the nation, leaving many to wonder about the future of this high-profile relationship. The swiftness of 2baba’s new romance, coming so soon after his highly publicized divorce, has further fueled the intense public interest. As with his divorce announcement, the deletion of the engagement video has only added to the intrigue surrounding this developing story. The public now awaits further developments in this unfolding drama.
A new video has surfaced online showing the moment 2baba proposed to Ms. Osawaru. The video, shows the couple dancing together.
2Baba proposes to Hon. Natasha Osawaru as she agrees to marry him pic.twitter.com/eFZ8Vg3PXJ
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