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Nigerian music star, Innocent '2Baba' Idibia has been conferred as Youth Ambassador for the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN). The celebrated music star was issued his certificate of conferment during the International Youth Day celebration which took place at the Samuel Ogebemudia Stadium, Edo State.


Prior to his conferment, 2Baba on the 11th of August, 2016 spearheaded a 'VOTE NOT FIGHT' campaign session which held at the Youth Centre in Benin, Edo State. He spent the day sensitizing the youth on the need to remain peaceful during and after the forthcoming electoral process. 


2Baba spoke at length to the youth, on the need to refuse being lured into violence by power hungry politicians and enjoined the gubernatorial elections candidates who were present at the session, to not adopt a do-or- die mentality towards the forthcoming elections. He further urged candidates to maintain the peace despite the result of the elections. The speech was met with a rousing applause from his audience after which he made both candidates and youth sign the VNF pledge form and make public statements to show their commitment to the VNF campaign.


The award winning songster also embarked on a media tour to propagate the message of non-violence during elections. This  followed  the very successful first phase of the 'VOTE NOTFIGHT' campaign.

His first stop was at the ITV studios where  he discussed the ideals of the 'VOTE NOT FIGHT' campaign with TV host, Emmanuel Akpolohor. He proceeded to Raypower 105.5fm studios also in Benin city, where he shed more light on the workshop and rally held on the 11th of August, 2016.
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Legendary musician, Innocent '2baba' Idibia will have his works are unveiled at the Grammy Museum's new exhibit dubbed "Sounds of Africa". The event which will  focus on displaying and celebrating legacies in the African music industry will feature other legendary acts like Angelique Kidjo, Salif Keith, Mafikizolo among others. These artistes who are also winners of Grammy awards and BET awards respectively, are being celebrated for their creative process as well as the art/ technology of their recording process.


The event which is put together by Grammy Museum and Black Entertainment Television (BET) will hold on the 24th of June, 2016 and will be on temporary display till the end of the year. The exhibition will feature handwritten lyrics, costumes, and an array of rare musical instruments. Other legendary artistes on exhibition include Nigerian visual artist Laolu Senbanjo, Nigerian singer/ songwriter Sir Victor Uwaifo, Ice Prince and Congolese rumba singer/songwriter Tabu Ley Rochereau.
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Singer, 2face Idibia now has a street named after him at Richmond Estates in Lekki area of Lagos, thanks to Real estate company, Haven Homes. The Nigerian music icon made the disclosure via a video shared on his  Instagram.
Credit : Instagram | Naomibossladythegreat 

Yes ooo! Innocent idibia str. One love and a big thanx 2 Haven Homes for the honour. Now 
where 2 find me’. He wrote 


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The resemblance between father and daughter is unmistakable. The legendary singer took to his instagram page to celebrate his daughter with Pero Adeniyi, Ehibenzy Idibia who was honoured by the Council of Elders of the black community of Howard County in the US. The beautiful girl was presented with with a certificate of achievement. 

 "Yesooo My WC Go baby! #prouddaddy #ehibenzyidibia" the father of 7 wrote.
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2face Idibia

Richard Mofe-Damijo

A very good bad guy
Legendary Nigerian musician, 2face Innocent Idibia today, October 20, 2015 launched his biography titled  ‘A Very Good Bad Boy’. The event which was held at Terra kulture, Victoria Island Lagos was attended by top-flight personalities in the entertainment industry like Ali Baba, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Tiwa Savage, DJ Jimmy Jatt, Segun Arinze, Tunde and Wunmi Obe, Sound Sultan, Teju Baby Face to mention a few. Written and edited by Adekunle Ayeni, Publisher, Nigerian Entertainment Today (NET), the 460-page book centres on his struggle and success. 
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The 'i's have been dotted, the 't's crossed, the biography of African music legend, 2face Idibia titled, 'A Very Good Bad Guy: The Story of Innocent '2face' is finally set for public presentation. The event has been scheduled to hold on Tuesday October 20, 2015 at the Terra Kulture, Victoria Island in Lagos.

The 460-paged book will contain a wide range of materials on Idibia's life and times, including accounts from his mother, his wife, siblings, colleagues and mentors. It will also contain selected lyrics and discography, as well as editorial materials dating as far back as 2005.

The biography, done in commemoration of the singer's 40th birthday, is a first-of-its-kind for any pop star in Idibia's category, and the first by any contemporary Nigerian media platform. Fully funded and edited by NET News, owners of Newsroom, THENETNG, Orin, NECLive and Star, the biography is part of the NET Book Series, a dedicated project to document an important era in Nigeria's creative industry.


'It's the first of many', NET publisher and Idibia's former publicist Ayeni Adekunle says.

Already confirmed for Idibia's book launch are the duo of Tee A and Ali Baba who will serve as event host and book reviewer respectively.
The event will also feature a live conversation between book editor Ayeni Adekunle and 2face Idibia.


In an emotional tribute to be featured in the book, Idibia's wife Annie writes 'Innocent is an extraordinary being. I remember when we were so young. He was 24, I was 15. And I still see the same man when I look at him…'

Journalist Olumide Iyanda who pens the foreword says of the singer: '…he never rose to a level he could not sustain. Many have come and gone since year 2000. But 2face is still setting an agenda for what and entertainer should look and sound like.  He is proof that patience and true love pays.'
The man who gave him his first gig, Edi Lawani describes 2face as a 'multi-dimensional man whose life defies definite analysis.  He is an immensely blessed person, almost unfairly gifted…'


And confirming the character trait many already attest to, his manager Efe Omorogbe says 'he's never said something to me that I found to be untrue.  People often suggest that he is gullible and easy to manipulate. But they have no clue. It's hard to get him to do what he isn't sold on- make no mistake; the frail-looking, happy-go-lucky, 'unserious' guy can be tough as nails when he chooses to be…'

Idibia himself, in a rare interview published in the book says  'I come from a poor background. Poor in the sense of money, not in spirit…'

The 2face Idibia biography is the second instalment in NET's Book Series, following the publication of Chris Ihidero's 'Wanderings of a Rapidly Degenerating Mind' earlier this year. The book project is projected to replace the company's weekly print newspaper which has in recent times been epileptic and is already scheduled to go off the stands later this month.

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2face Idibia is 40 already??? Wowza! The African music icon will be a year older on September 18. And as part of the celebrations, Nigerian Entertainment Today (NET) will be unveiling the singer's biography, titled ‘A Very Good Bad guy: The Story Of Innocent 2Face Idibia.’

The book which was edited by veteran journalist and 2face’s former publicist Ayeni Adekunle will contain detailed interview with 2face, lyrics and discography, views from some of those who have shaped his life and career, an insider’s journey through his life and times, as well as a collection of some of the most important articles, reviews, features and news about him since 2004.

Speaking about the project, 2Face himself said,  ‘It’s a really good feeling knowing that all these years that
I’ve been surviving in this industry, someone has been taking note you know…compiling my story so that on an occasion like this, they will release it for the world to see. I’m really feeling the love but importantly I hope those coming behind will read and learn from my story.’

 ‘Apart from being a fantastic musician and a wonderful person, 2Face is also a personal friend and source of inspiration; so few things give me as much joy as being able to give this gentleman some of the recognition he deserves on the occasion of his 40th birthday. These are important projects Nigeria must do for our cultural posterity. We must tell our stories and document our history. NET is delighted to compile the life stories of this cultural icon of our times so that our children and our children’s children can read it and learn. And this is the first of many to come’. Ayeni Adekunle noted.
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Music stars, Innocent '2face' Idibia, Olanrewaju Ogunmefun popularly called Vector and Brymo Olawale have been named Goodwill ambassadors for Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, (LCCI). They were unveiled yesterday, October 14, 2014.
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Here's a statement from The Idibia family confirming the death of their patriarch Michael Agbo Idibia.

With sadness in our hearts, but with gratitude to God for a life well spent, we announce the passing on of our father, brother, uncle and in-law, Michael Agbo Idibia, a native of Okpokwu Idumoga in Benue State.Born on July 25, 1946, Mr. Idibia is an alumnus of Kansas State University, USA, and retired from the Ministry of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State. Survived by wife, Mrs. Rose Owoyi Idibia, children: Steven Idibia, Innocent '2face' Idibia‎, Hyacinth Idibia and Oche Idibia, grand-children, and siblings.‎ Burial arrangements will be announced by the family. We plead with the media and the general public to respect the privacy of the family in this difficult time.




Thank you.

The Idibia Family.
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Award-winning singer, Innocent '2face' Idibia's father Mr Michael Idibia has passed on. He died this evening at an Abuja-based hospital after an unsuccessful battle with prostrate cancer. 2face disclosed 2months ago that he was diagnosed early and had started treatment.


May his soul find repose.
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Pop singer/writer, Innocent '2face' Idibia has been named an ambassador of the Red Cross Society of Nigeria. The multiple-award winning star's 2face Reach-Out Foundation initiative partnered with the organization to promote peace and advocacy in Nigeria. The announcement was made in a press conference which took place on Friday, July 4, 2014, at Club Rumours, Ikeja, Lagos.


'I have worked on different music projects but the experience we shared producing 'Break the silence song' is special for me and my friends. Without peace there would be no 2face or any of us here today. We may never know how many dreams have been aborted because of conflict and other disasters, Peace gives us everything'. 2face revealed
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Four months old Olivia Idibia, the youngest child of 2face and Annie Idibia looks so much like her father. Has anyone noticed? Isabella and 2face's other children have the same stature, facial features as their father. #stronggene
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They must be so close. 2face and Annie Idibia spotted at actor, Chidi Mokeme's surprise birthday party. The entrepreneur turned 42 yesterday, March 17, 2014. Can imagine the expression on his face.
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Few days ago, a soft sell magazine published a story that award-winning singer, 2face Idibia had put a Lagos-based banker, Teniola Onise in the family way; an allegation he vehemently denied via his official twitter page. Here's an official statement on the issue.


2Face Pregnancy Rumours Completely Unfounded.


A few days ago, a rumour surfaced about 2Face Idibia allegedly getting a young woman pregnant and various versions of the story have emerged since then. 2Face would like to categorically state that these stories are completely false and baseless. The press has published this story in many versions without confirming the authenticity of the allegations. He would like to make it very clear: THERE IS NO TRUTH TO THIS STORY. He would also like to request that the media houses that have already published this story issue retractions without any delay. 2Face does not have anything to hide and if the story were true, he would admit it and not try to lie to the public by denying it. When striving to maintain journalistic integrity, it is important for the press to make sure that they have irrefutable evidence before publishing potentially harmful news such as this. In this case, there has been no confirmation of the authenticity of the rumour. We do not know what the true motives are behind the peddling of such a vicious rumor, but we would like to make sure that everyone knows the truth about it.
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Nino Idibia and mum, Sunmbo Ajaba-Adeoye
Nino and bro Zino

Nino Idibia, the first son of leading music act, 2face's Idibia and Sunmbo Adeoye was a year older yesterday, 15th January, 2013. His father gave him a shout out on instagram, "Yayyy!Like play like play my boy is 8! No be small tin o!#Unconditionallove."
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Yesterday 18th September, 2012 was a big one for renowned multiple award-winning artiste, 2face Idibia. Asides the birthday wishes, prayers and all which flooded web/blogsphere, another highlight was a surprise birthday gig organized by his wife and mother of one of his kids; Annie Idibia.

Celebrities who thronged the Rumours Night Club, GRA, Ikeja Lagos, venue of the event include Genevieve Nnaji, P-Square, Halima Abubakar, Karen Igho, Wande Coal, Omawumi, Waje, Basketmouth amongst others.




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A mind-blowing performance is an understatement.
Tagged the "Buckwild & Breathless Away&Beyond Concert" fans, colleagues& music pundits claim Nigeria's ace musician, 2face Idibia's fifth album launch party was a big plus.
But of course anything from 2face is nothing but a masterpiece.

Staged at the prestigious Eko Hotel, Victoria Island on April 30, 2012 the much-awaited event attracted the likes of Senator Florence Ita-Giwa, Opral Benson etc.
Vector, MI, Sound Sultan, W4, Sir Shina Peters etc also showed their support on stage. And then watching, the defunct PLANTASHUN BOYZ group's performance was another emotional experience.

And again, 2face hasn't reneged on his promise to make Annie Macaulay his wife o. The above picture shows him crowning her his African Queen (Aooooo, I'm soo 'jealox').
A"My New Album Is For The Mature Minds", 2Face warns.




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