Nigerian music legend Innocent “2Baba” Idibia has long been at the center of a love story filled with passion, heartbreak, and controversy. His relationship with Annie Macaulay, now his wife, dates back to his early days as an aspiring artist in FESTAC Town, Lagos. Theirs was a love that stood the test of time—until fame, fortune, and other women got in the way.
The Rise of a Star and the Woman Behind “African Queen”
At just 18, Annie was 2Baba’s ride-or-die, sticking with him through his struggles alongside the Plantashun Boiz. Their love story inspired his iconic hit, “African Queen”, which became his breakthrough song and catapulted him to stardom. However, with success came temptations—women, money, and fame.
Enter Sumbo: The First Woman to Bear 2Baba’s Child
After “African Queen,” 2Baba’s relationship with Annie became a cycle of breakups and makeups. During one of their splits, he met Sumbo Ajaba, a woman from a respectable family who was determined to win his heart. Showering him and his family with gifts, Sumbo was warmly welcomed—especially by 2Baba’s mother.
Believing 2Baba was single, Sumbo eventually became pregnant, marking the beginning of Annie’s heartbreak. Feeling betrayed and unsupported, Annie fell into depression and resorted to smoking, struggling to cope with the pain. Realizing she couldn’t fight anymore, she walked away, leaving 2Baba to be with Sumbo.
However, despite Sumbo giving birth to 2Baba’s first child, her family refused to let her live with him, believing he was an opportunist.
Pero Adeniyi: The Rich Heiress Who Changed the Game
While Sumbo was adjusting to motherhood, 2Baba met Pero Adeniyi, a wealthy woman from a prestigious family. Pero, the daughter of Prince Jide Adeniyi, was fresh from the United States and instantly drawn to the superstar. Their whirlwind romance led to Pero spoiling 2Baba with wealth, gifts, and luxury, taking him to a new level of success.
Pero’s entrance into 2Baba’s life further complicated things, with Annie still maintaining some level of contact with him despite their rocky history. What followed was a love triangle that shook the entertainment industry, leading to multiple pregnancies and public drama that would span over a decade.
Love, Loyalty, and the Battle for 2Baba’s Heart
2Baba’s love life became the subject of intense media scrutiny as he fathered children with multiple women, including Annie, Pero, and Sumbo. Despite the ups and downs, Annie never truly left his heart. After years of emotional turmoil, 2Baba finally proposed to Annie in 2012, sealing their love with a grand wedding in Dubai in 2013.
Today, their love story remains one of the most talked-about in Nigerian entertainment—a tale of love, betrayal, heartbreak, and ultimate forgiveness. While Annie has openly expressed the pain she endured in their relationship, she has remained by 2Baba’s side, proving that sometimes, love really does conquer all.
However, the scars of the past remain, with Pero and Annie’s longstanding rivalry still making headlines. The drama between the women in 2Baba’s life continues to unfold, proving that even legends are not immune to the complexities of love and fame.
Will the past ever stop haunting 2Baba and Annie? Only time will tell.
