2Baba Reportedly Comes Clean About Why He Divorced Annie Idibia: “She Caused This for Herself”

2Baba Reportedly Comes Clean About Why He Divorced Annie Idibia: “She Caused This for Herself”

  • 2Baba reportedly opened up about the real reason he served his wife, Annie Idibia, with divorce papers
  • Apparently, the singer claims that Annie neglected him when he needed her the most, only focusing on her career
  • The statement was met with varying reactions, where some netizens didn't believe it was true while others continued to bash the couple
  • Briefly News spoke to the relationship architect Shelley Lewin about the impact of a high-profile divorce like 2Baba and Annie's
2Baba spoke about his divorce from Annie Idibia
2Baba spoke about why he divorced Annie Idibia. Image: annieidibia1
Source: Instagram

2Baba has reportedly opened up about the real reason he divorced Annie Idibia, and apparently, she was the wrong one on Acrymony.

Why did 2Baba divorce Annie Idibia?

Weeks after 2Baba announced his split from Annie Idibia, the Nigerian singer has been at the forefront of social media scrutiny for abandoning his wife.

From having Annie's celeb friends call him out to netizens bringing up his alleged cheating scandals, today, he is apparently ready to share his side of the story.

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In a Facebook post shared by Afrocania, the African Queen hitmaker was allegedly quoted saying his wife's neglect led him to the decision:

2Baba opened up about divorcing Annie Idibia
2Baba says Annie Idibia neglected him. Image: official2baba
Source: Instagram
"All these years, I suffered kidney failure, where were you? My wife is more interested in her reality shows. Most times, I have been alone in the hospital."

In closing, "2Baba" reflected on the backlash from announcing his divorce, saying Annie was to blame:

"Now I'm being labelled the devil because I caused drama over my divorce; she caused this for herself."

Relationship expert speaks on the impact of divorce

Briefly News journalist Privie Kandi spoke to Shelley Lewin, The Relationship Architect, author of Uncomplicated Love, and founder of The Relationship Architect Coaching and Education about the impact of this high-profile divorce. She said:

"A high-profile divorce magnifies everything—pain, judgment, and even personal doubts. For both partners, it can feel like losing a piece of their identity, especially if their relationship was part of their public narrative.

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"Every post, headline, and comment can reopen wounds, making healing harder. It’s not just about the end of a marriage; it’s about managing the world’s reaction to it while still trying to figure out your own emotions."

Here's what netizens said about 2Baba's alleged statement

Peeps said the statement was fake:

Petitechad_ said:

"I don’t believe Facebook made up stories."

borokinniridwan asked:

"In big 2025, we are peddling Facebook unfounded claims as facts?"

SheisBehi was confused:

"How do you take an unverified Facebook post and use it for agenda?"

Meanwhile, others continue to drag both 2Baba and Annie over their marriage:

Emmylexxz believed 2Baba:

"This is 2Baba's response. It seems he has a valid reason for wanting to divorce Annie."

LeTiny_ said:

"In and out of the hospital but still has enough time and energy to keep cheating. Get out of my face with this nonsense."

uchennasaidso wrote:

"I’d feel sorry for him if he wasn’t slinging on every woman he saw."

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IamEriOluwa added:

"I said it, that the reality show caused this. They shouldn't have participated."

Annie Idibia opens up about losing her twins

In an earlier report, Briefly News shared online reactions to Annie Idibia opening up about losing her twin pregnancy.

The reality TV star said she wished she could have told her friends about her traumatic ordeal, but she couldn't.

Source: Briefly News

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Moroba Moroeng (Entertainment editor) Moroba Moroeng is an entertainment writer at Briefly News and a University of Johannesburg alumni (Public Relations and Communications, 2018). She was the content manager and, later, editor for HipHop Africa, where she honed her proofreading, leadership, and content management skills. Having begun her career as a content writer for Slikour OnLife, Moroba has over four years of experience as a writer specialising in music journalism and entertainment. She joined Briefly News in 2023 and passed a set of training courses by the Google News Initiative. Email: moroba.moroeng@briefly.co.za