Lagos, Nigeria – October 3, 2025 – Nigerian Afrobeats icon Innocent Idibia, aka 2Baba, wasted no time shutting down a whirlwind of gossip claiming he was hauled off by London cops after a explosive brawl with his pregnant wife, Natasha Osawaru Idibia. The 50-year-old “African Queen” crooner, fresh from their fairy-tale traditional wedding in July, dropped a no-nonsense video on Instagram Friday morning, blasting the tale as “pure lies” and urging fans to quit amplifying unverified drama.
The rumor mill ignited late Thursday when controversial blogger Tosin Silverdam alleged that the couple’s UK airport glow-up turned ugly fast. Per the unconfirmed scoop, a taxi tussle escalated into shattered bottles courtesy of Natasha – the 30-year-old Edo State lawmaker and soon-to-be mom – leading to 2Baba’s supposed arrest and a no-show at his tour opener. Fans, already buzzing from heart-melting clips of the duo’s flower-showered arrival (complete with rapper Candy Bleakz crashing the love fest), spiraled into concern mode, with X exploding under #2BabaArrest and #TroubleInParadise. One user fretted, “From baby bump joy to cuffs? Na wa o,” while skeptics piled on, “Bloggers go kill person with fake news.”
But 2Baba, ever the cool-headed king, hit back with Pidgin fire: “If you no know something, abeg no talk wetin you no sabi.” Flanked by a radiant Natasha – her baby bump stealing the frame – and their inner circle in a cozy London flat, the singer laughed off the chaos, clarifying the real culprit: a “tough” medical emergency that derailed his October 2 gig. “First of all, I want to say everyone that came out, I appreciate you. We had a medical emergency, it was tough,” he shared, promising a regroup for “something beautiful” soon. No details on the health hiccup – respecting privacy amid Natasha’s pregnancy – but the vibe screamed unity, with the pair trading affectionate glances that screamed “fake news busted.”
The clapback has fans exhaling collective relief, flooding comments with prayers and memes roasting Silverdam: “Blogger don turn detective, but evidence zero 😂” and “2Baba’s marriage stronger than these rumors.” It’s a stark reminder of the digital age’s double-edged sword – one viral fib can eclipse real stories, like the couple’s recent swoon-fest at Natasha’s mom’s 67th bash or her poetic birthday ode to her “melody of hope” hubby last month. 2Baba’s camp echoed the sentiment, slamming the spread of “false claims” and calling for verification before shares.
This isn’t 2Baba’s first rodeo with tabloid tempests; post-divorce from ex Annie Macaulay and amid his blended family of seven kids, he’s navigated headlines with grace. Yet, as he eyes tour rescheduling and a new bundle of joy, the incident underscores his plea: focus on the music, not the mess. “Stop spreading lies,” he implored – a mantra for our scroll-happy era.
Thoughts on the rumor roulette? Hit the comments, and peep 2Baba’s full vid on IG (@official_2baba). Tour dates incoming – stay tuned.