Legendary singer, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2face, has expressed gratitude to God, family, colleagues, and fans as he celebrates his 50th birthday alongside a remarkable milestone of 25 years in the music industry.
In an official statement shared on his Instagram page, the iconic artist thanked Almighty God for the gift of life and the grace to witness his golden jubilee, describing his journey in music as nothing short of amazing.
2face emphasized that the milestone is not his alone, but one that belongs to everyone who has walked the journey with him, noting that his African queens and kings have inspired and carried him through both highs and lows.
Although the singer revealed that his official celebration has been postponed, he assured fans that it has not been canceled. According to him, the event will be merged to honor both his 50th birthday and his 25 years in music in a unique and unforgettable experience.
His post reads:
“Today, I give thanks to Almighty God for the gift of life and the grace to celebrate my golden jubilee, 50 years on earth and also a historic milestone of 25 years in the music industry. This journey has been nothing short of amazing, and I do not take it for granted. Many who started this path with me are no longer here, and I honor their memories as I celebrate this moment.
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I stand today as 2Baba because of the love, prayers, and support of so many. To my dear mother, my beautiful children, my wife, mother’s of my children, my siblings, and my entire family, you are my backbone…
This milestone is not mine alone; it belongs to all of us who have walked this journey together. My African queens and kings, you have carried me, inspired me, and kept me going through the highs and lows.
While I have so much more to say, I will reserve my deepest words and celebrations for the day we gather. This year’s celebration has been postponed, not canceled, because I want to do it differently, to merge my 50th birthday and my 25 years in the industry into one unforgettable experience.
Until then, keep the fire burning. The best is yet to come.
One love always, 2Baba.”
Meanwhile, 2Face’s wife, Natasha Osawaru Idibia, the deputy majority leader of the Edo State House of Assembly, has penned a heartfelt tribute to her husband as he marks his 50th birthday on Thursday.
In a post made on her Instagram page, Natasha described the award-winning singer as “the love of my life,” while expressing her joy at sharing her life with him despite their 20-year age gap.
She wrote: “Happy birthday to the love of my life. You are 50!!!!!! Oh wow!!!!!! You spaced me with 20 years and you look younger than I do. How ironic.”
Expressing gratitude, she added: “Innocent Ujah Idibia my husband…. words cannot express the joy you’ve brought into my life. My joy is complete with you in it.
This year was the best year of my life…. waking up to you every morning is one of the greatest gifts ever and I thank God for that. Baby I want to spend each day loving you and caring for you for the rest of my life. I love you and happy birthday my baby.”
2Face, celebrated as one of Afrobeats’ enduring legends, continues to inspire fans with his timeless music and remarkable love story as well. As the legendary singer turns 50, tributes have been pouring in from fans, colleagues, and fellow entertainers, hailing him as a trailblazer who has paved the way for a new generation of Afrobeats stars.