Nigerian music icon Innocent “2Baba” Idibia has stepped forward to directly address and dismantle the viral rumors alleging his arrest in London.
The artist, whose character was impugned by unsubstantiated claims of a domestic altercation with his wife, Natasha Osawaru, has clarified that a personal medical emergency was the true and unfortunate reason for his absence from a scheduled UK tour performance, appealing for an end to the spread of baseless information.
The controversy ignited when a controversial blogger set the internet ablaze with claims that 2Baba had been detained by London police following a heated argument with his wife, which allegedly escalated to the point of broken bottles.
This narrative was further fueled by the singer’s no-show at his concert on Thursday, which the blogger attributed to his alleged incarceration.
The story spread rapidly, casting a shadow over the artist’s reputation and causing confusion and concern among his global fanbase.
Choosing to confront the falsehoods directly, 2Baba released a statement that was both appreciative and firm. He began by expressing his gratitude to the fans who had shown up to support him, acknowledging their disappointment.
“First of all, I want to say everyone that came out, I appreciate you,” he stated.
He then cut to the heart of the matter, revealing the actual reason for his absence:
“We had a medical emergency, it was tough.” This simple, human explanation stood in stark contrast to the dramatic and damaging fiction that had been propagated online.
Frustrated by the persistent culture of unfounded gossip, the music legend concluded with a plea for responsibility, particularly aimed at purveyors of unverified news.
“And please, if una no sabi something, make una no talk abeg. This allegedly, I don tire,” he asserted, a clear message in Nigerian Pidgin English urging people to refrain from speaking on matters they know nothing about.
By promising to “regroup and make something beautiful happen” for his fans, 2Baba shifted the focus back to his music and his commitment to his audience, effectively closing a chapter of misinformation and reaffirming control over his own narrative.
