Nigerian music legend Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that he was arrested in London for allegedly assaulting his wife, Natasha Idibia.The rumours, which spread widely across several online platforms on Thursday, alleged that the singer was taken into custody following a domestic dispute abroad.Reacting to the speculation,
2Baba described the story as false, misleading, and malicious, urging fans and the public not to fall for unfounded gossip. He further stressed that neither he nor his wife had any confrontation that could have led to an arrest.“This is just another attempt to drag my name and family into unnecessary drama. There was no arrest, no fight, nothing of such ever happened,” the award-winning artiste reportedly said.
The singer, who has remained a major figure in Nigeria’s music industry for over two decades, called on media outlets and social media users to verify information before publishing or sharing it, warning that fake news could have damaging consequences on families and reputations.2Baba and Natasha have largely kept their family life private, despite being in the public eye. This latest episode is not the first time the artiste has had to issue a denial over personal matters trending online.