BENIN, Nigeria — Natasha Osawaru, a member of the Edo State House of Assembly, has updated her Instagram bio to reflect the surname of her fiancé, Nigerian music star Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, even as concerns mount over the singer’s unexplained disappearance.
Osawaru’s profile now reads “Honourable Natasha Idibia,” a change that has caught public attention amid the ongoing speculation surrounding the couple’s relationship and the music icon’s whereabouts.
The update comes days after 2Baba’s estranged wife, actress Annie Idibia, made a pointed change to her own social media profile, signing off a post without her husband’s surname and instead using her maiden name, Annie Macaulay.
The timing of the developments has further fuelled rumours of marital discord and deepened the mystery surrounding the singer’s situation.
Singer’s Disappearance Sparks Alarm
The developments follow a formal petition filed by the Idibia family to Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS), seeking an urgent investigation into 2Baba’s disappearance.
According to the family, the award-winning artist was last seen on February 10, 2025, when he left his Lagos home for a morning walk but never returned.
In their petition, submitted through the law firm Anuge, Anuge & Co, the family expressed grave concerns over his whereabouts and cited suspicious activity on his social media accounts.
Several close associates reported receiving unusual messages soliciting financial assistance, raising fears of foul play.
“The implications of this situation are grave, and the possibility of foul play cannot be ignored,” the family wrote.
“Given his status as a responsible family man and a dedicated artist, his prolonged silence is deeply concerning.”
A Turbulent Personal Life
The singer’s disappearance comes against the backdrop of a highly publicised divorce battle with Annie Idibia and the announcement of his engagement to Natasha Osawaru in February.
A viral video of 2Baba proposing to Osawaru appeared to confirm his separation from Annie and sparked intense media scrutiny.
Since the engagement, the couple had been seen publicly on multiple occasions, appearing together at events and shopping trips, further cementing their relationship status.
Osawaru’s decision to adopt the ‘Idibia’ name publicly has added a new layer to the unfolding saga.
Her supporters have hailed the move as a sign of commitment, while critics have questioned the timing, given the ongoing search for the musician.
Family’s Plea and Ongoing Investigation
The singer’s mother, Rose Idibia, recently made a public appeal to Osawaru, urging her to reveal any information regarding her son’s whereabouts.
She expressed concern that 2Baba may not be in a stable emotional state amid the turmoil in his personal life.
The DSS has yet to issue an official statement on the family’s petition, but security sources indicate that preliminary inquiries have begun.
In the meantime, fans and fellow musicians have continued to express worry over the singer’s absence, with the hashtag #Find2Baba trending across social media platforms.
The case remains under investigation as family members, fans, and the Nigerian entertainment industry await further developments.
