President Bola Tinubu on Friday congratulated Nigerian Afropop legend Innocent “2Baba” Idibia on his 50th birthday.
Tinubu praised Idibia’s two-decade career as a symbol of resilience, creativity and national pride.
The President conveyed his congratulations through a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, titled ‘President Tinubu Celebrates Music Icon Innocent ‘2face’ Idibia On 50th Birthday.
“For more than 20 years, 2Baba serenaded us with soulful melodies, inspired generations, and carried the Nigerian flag with pride worldwide,” Tinubu said in the statement.
He added that Idibia’s legendary song, African Queen, “remains an evergreen classic that introduced the beauty of African music to the world, placing Nigeria at the heart of the global entertainment map.”
Tinubu commended the singer’s role in promoting peace, unity and good governance in Nigeria, noting that he “deployed his platform to causes beyond music.”
The president also wished the artist “greater joy, fulfilment, and good health” in the years ahead.
Born in Jos, Plateau State, in 1975, 2Baba rose to fame in the early 2000s as a member of the Plantashun Boiz trio before launching a successful solo career.
His 2004 hit African Queen became one of Africa’s most recognisable songs, gaining global airplay and featuring in the Hollywood film Phat Girlz.
Over the years, he has won multiple international and local awards, cementing his reputation as one of Nigeria’s most influential musicians.
