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Annie Macaulay Dazzles At the Headies, Counts Blessings Despite Marriage Crash

April 30, 2025
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Annie Macaulay dazzles at the Headies

Nollywood actress and reality TV star, Annie Macaulay, stepped out in style at the Headies on Sunday, even as she counted her blessings despite crashed marriage to legendary Nigerian singer, Innocent Idibia.

The mother of two described her two kids as her support system after the 12-year-old union with 2Baba hit the rocks early in January this year.

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Responding to a journalist who inquired about her family, Annie stated that her only family is her two daughters, Isabella and Olivia, whom she considers her “backbone.”

Speaking in pidgin, she said, “You mean my children? My children dey Kampe. The first one dey Yankee, she dey go school. No play with that girl o. I don’t play with my kids. Na them be my backbone.”

During introduction, Annie left no one in doubt that she has indeed moved on after the marriage debacle as she made ridicule of her former name saying, “My name is Annie Idi—oh sorry, Annie Macaulay. stopping short of asking Idi-Wetin? be adding Hey, Single Ladies!

The shout out to the single ladies, has been interpreted in some quarters as a mild announcement that she has technically become one of them.

Recall that Annie yanked off ‘Idibia’ from her name following the crash of her marriage with 2Baba of the African Queen fame.

READ ALSO:Annie Macaulay Moves On, Dumps Idibia On Social Media

In a typical one man’s meat another’s poison scenario, Politician and Edo lawmaker, Natasha Osawaru the new first lady of 2Baba dynasty quickly picked and attached Idibia to her name.

Her lovey-dovey union with the popular Idoma-born singer has since gone beyond the elbow with introduction to Idoma elders done and traditional wedding signed sealed and delivered.

Above all, a re-union of the family, especially with Madam Rose Idibia, has also taken place thus closing the Annie era and opening a new chapter in Natasha era.

Meanwhile, 2Baba’s second son with Sumbo Adeoye, Zion Idibia, recently turned 17, stirring online debate as videos of his private birthday celebration appeared on social media. Zion was seen celebrating alongside his mother, Sumbo, and elder brother, Nino.

Sumbo Adeoye and her boys
Sumbo Adeoye and her boys

Netizens took note of the pleasant family moment, which elicited conflicting views online, particularly given 2Baba’s recent marriage to Natasha Osawaru. Sumbo, the singer’s first baby mama, posted touching photos and videos from the private celebration.

She expressed gratitude to God for adding another year to her child and prayed for further benefits in his life. She wrote “#KingZii 🥳👑 +1 Lord Jesus, I thank you for the gift of Zion. Happy Birthday to you, son ❤️.”

2Baba’s brother, Hyacinth Idibia, extended his warm wishes in the comment sections as fans and netizens also celebrated the youngster.

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Julius Okorie is Chief Sports and Entertainment Correspondent for Prime Business Africa. He began his journalism career with the Champion Newspaper and Sporting Champion and later moved on to Daily Independent and the Nation Newspapers. Okorie joined Prime Business Africa in 2024 bringing on board 20 years of experience in writing investigative news on Sports and Entertainment. His well researched and highly informative articles on Sports Business and general entertainment are followed by a wide range of audience.

Julius Okorie

Julius Okorie is Chief Sports and Entertainment Correspondent for Prime Business Africa. He began his journalism career with the Champion Newspaper and Sporting Champion and later moved on to Daily Independent and the Nation Newspapers. Okorie joined Prime Business Africa in 2024 bringing on board 20 years of experience in writing investigative news on Sports and Entertainment. His well researched and highly informative articles on Sports Business and general entertainment are followed by a wide range of audience.

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