Lagos, Nigeria – October 8, 2025 – Nollywood actress Annie Idibia Macaulay has shared an emotional moment with fans after her daughters, Isabel and Olivia, publicly reaffirmed her as their “African Queen” in a touching video. The gesture, posted on Instagram while Idibia is out of town, comes just days after her ex-husband, singer 2Baba (Innocent Idibia), referred to his second wife, Natasha Osawaru, with the same title during a public appearance.
The Heartwarming Video
In the clip shared via her Instagram Stories, Idibia’s daughters—Isabel, 16, and Olivia, 11—are seen holding a pillow emblazoned with a face and the words “African Queen” in bold letters. The girls, beaming with pride, pose playfully for the camera, symbolizing their unwavering support for their mother. Idibia, visibly touched, captioned the post: “Like I always say… Your biggest fan are your cute kids… coz at the end of the day… They stick with you through thick and thin… we love u Queen ANNIE.”
The “African Queen” reference holds deep significance, echoing 2Baba’s iconic 2004 hit song of the same name, in which Idibia starred in the music video. The track, a timeless Afrobeats love anthem, once defined the couple’s romance before their 2024 separation after nearly two decades of marriage. Idibia, who shares the daughters with 2Baba, has often credited her children as her “backbone,” especially following the high-profile split and 2Baba’s marriage to Osawaru, an Edo State lawmaker.
Context of the Gesture
The video arrives amid recent public moments that stirred online discourse. On October 5, 2025, 2Baba introduced Osawaru as “his African Queen” during a club outing, reigniting nostalgia and debate over the song’s legacy. Idibia, who has been open about co-parenting challenges and personal growth post-separation, responded indirectly with a life update emphasizing gratitude and resilience: “D Lord is Ur Strength.”
In September 2025, Idibia penned a reflective post about her daughters’ futures, expressing hope that they “know their worth from the start” and avoid past relational patterns she endured. The family’s dynamics have been further highlighted in Netflix’s Young, Famous & African, where Idibia and 2Baba appeared as a couple before their split.
Fan Reactions
The post has resonated widely on social media, with thousands of likes and comments flooding Idibia’s feed. Supporters praised the daughters’ loyalty, with one user noting: “Only one African queen 👸 ✨️ 🙌 ❤️ any other one na American queen 😂😂😂😂😂.” Others commended Idibia’s strength, saying, “God pass them” in reference to ongoing family narratives. The moment has sparked lighthearted memes and discussions on X about the enduring cultural impact of 2Baba’s song, while fans rally around Idibia as a symbol of maternal grace.
Idibia, a former beauty pageant runner-up and actress nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the 2009 Best of Nollywood Awards, continues to balance her career with motherhood. As she navigates this chapter, the simple affirmation from her daughters serves as a poignant reminder of unbreakable family bonds in the public eye.