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INNOCENT UJAH IDIBIA

Born
1975-09-18 (age 50)
Birthplace
Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
Occupation
Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Humanitarian, Social Activist
Spouse
Annie Macaulay-Idibia
Alma Mater
Benue State University
AKA
2Baba, 2Face Idibia

Biography

EARLY LIFE

Innocent Ujah Idibia was born on September 18, 1975, in Jos, Nigeria. He is from the Idoma ethnic group in the southern part of Benue State. He attended Mount Saint Gabriel's Secondary School in Makurdi and later enrolled at the Institute of Management & Technology (IMT) in Enugu, where he obtained a National Diploma in Business Administration and Management. It was during his time at IMT that he began performing at school-organized shows and parties.

CAREER

2Baba started his professional career as a member of the trio 'Plantashun Boiz' alongside Blackface and Faze. The group released two successful albums before disbanding in 2004. He launched his solo career with the album 'Face 2 Face', featuring the global hit 'African Queen'. Over two decades, he has released several critically acclaimed albums including 'Grass 2 Grace', 'The Unstoppable', and 'Warriors'. He is widely regarded as one of the most decorated and influential Afro-pop artists in Africa.

PERSONAL LIFE

In May 2012, 2Face Idibia married Nigerian actress and model Annie Macaulay in a private ceremony in Lagos. He is a father to seven children from three different women: Annie Idibia, Pero Adeniyi, and Sumbo Adeoye. He is deeply involved in humanitarian work through the 2Baba Foundation and was appointed as a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador in 2020.

Filmography

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Box Office

Weekly Top Grossing
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3 Cold Dishes

₦5,331,351.00

Week 51
2

Gingerrr

₦12,727,775.00

Week 47
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Gingerrr

₦21,139,500.00

Week 46
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The Herd

₦16,977,673.00

Week 46
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3 Cold Dishes

₦15,261,240.00

Week 46

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