You want me to believe that 2Baba—the man who once serenaded us with what many claim is the greatest love song in African history—is now failing at playing Cupid on social media.
No joor.
If his recent Instagram declaration that he wants to marry Natasha is indeed more than a joke, then our beloved musical genius has lost his game, his marbles, or perhaps both.
And let’s not forget the cherry on top: this grand proposal comes during Valentine’s week. Truly, timing is everything—and in this case, it’s spectacularly off.
Annie and Tuface (as he was known then) got engaged on Valentine’s day in 2012 and there was a lot of thought, love, and pictures to show for the romance at the time he got down on one knee and asked her to marry him. His latest Instagram video where he confesses his alleged admiration and intentions for Natasha simply does not compare.
For over 20 years, 2Baba has been the master of setting tongues wagging in Nigerian media. So when whispers began swirling about his alleged interest in a certain Edo state politician, curiosity was naturally piqued. A recent appearance at the Edo House of Assembly only fanned the flames of speculation.
Instead of quashing the rumours, 2Baba decided to play into them, declaring his admiration for Natasha with a flourish that would make even the most seasoned romance novelist blush.
In a display that can only be described as tongue in cheek (and perhaps a bit tongue-tied), he went on to defend Natasha, calling her “young, brilliant, and amazing”—all while vehemently denying that she had anything to do with the rumoured chaos in his marriage to Annie. “She’s amazing and cool,” he insisted, as if a few well-chosen adjectives could erase years of media fodder and marital misadventures.
The pièce de résistance of this social media saga? 2Baba’s bold proclamation: “Yes, I love her. I want to marry her.” One might imagine that the address would answer pertinent questions about the end of his marriage to Annie, or a Bridgerton-esque way of declaring his feelings for Natasha. Instead, we got what can only be described as the worst declaration of love ever, a spectacle that seems more designed to generate conversation than to secure a lifelong commitment.
Meanwhile, the ever-watchful public is left to wonder: Is this just another one of 2Baba’s publicity stunts, or the maestro truly does not send us and our expectations for romance?
Until I see an actual ring exchanged, these declarations remain nothing more than cheeky allegations—a dramatic performance to keep the press away. What’s more, Natasha Osawuru is yet to confirm the relationship at press time.
So here we stand, witnessing a legendary artist entertain us without releasing any music. Whether it’s a genuine expression of affection or a masterfully executed diversion, one thing is certain: 2Baba’s antics are giving us all something to talk about—even if it’s only to marvel at the absurdity of it all.
