Veteran Nigerian music icon, 2Face Idibia, has publicly issued a heartfelt apology following the widespread backlash sparked by his recent controversial interview in which he discussed the supposed biological inability of men to remain with one intimate partner.
During the interview, the legendary singer openly stated his belief that it is possible for a man to deeply love a woman while still engaging in extramarital affairs with other women. He went further to claim that men are not biologically wired to be monogamous, a statement that immediately drew sharp criticism from fans, fellow celebrities, and social commentators who accused him of promoting infidelity and undermining the values of commitment and fidelity.
Realizing the gravity of his words and the emotional hurt they may have caused, 2Face, also known as 2Baba, shared a video in which he sincerely apologized to his fans, his wife, his lover, and his children. He appeared visibly remorseful and admitted his wrongdoing, acknowledging that his comments did not represent his true character or values.
In the emotional video, he stated: “I know I f.c#ked up with what I said and I know I’m going to get cancelled because of it. I apologise to my fans and most importantly, my wife, the love of my life, Natasha, and also my kids. I’m terribly sorry. That’s not who I am.” His voice trembled as he expressed regret, emphasizing that he never intended to disrespect his family or mislead his supporters.
The apology video quickly went viral, attracting thousands of reactions from fans and social media users. While some people appreciated his courage to own up and apologize publicly, others remained critical, questioning why he made such statements in the first place and urging him to be more mindful as a public figure and role model.
Reactions from social media users varied widely:
@Dreamch60903210 said: “Why is it so hard for 2baba to speak fluent English nawa o…, I wonder how he's always getting these women to love him… Person wey no fit express his feelings.”
@Ghogsie wrote: “Dem done condition baba.”
@village7village commented: “He spoke the truth. He didn’t say a man cannot be faithful to one woman. He said the biology of a man isn’t designed to be for one woman.”
@okoyedavid007 added: “Why is 2face always talking and acting like he's high? I hope his new wife Natasha can hear. Time will tell. I can see Annie Macaulay smiling after watching all these videos. She go dey say ‘I don try, make another person try.’ His opinion may be valid to him and some other men. But this kind of opinion is not something you should be saying to the general public, especially when you are a public figure. When you know all eyes are on you.”
Despite mixed responses, many fans urged him to learn from this episode and continue to uphold the positive values that have made him an admired icon over the decades. His apology, although unexpected by some, was seen by many as a step toward healing and accountability.
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“I know I fvcked up with what I said and I know I’m going to get cancelled cos of it. I apologise to my fans and most importantly, my wife, the love of my life, Natasha and also my kids. I’m terribly sorry. That’s not who I am” - 2face apologises to everyone🥹🧎🏻♂️➡️💔🧵 https://t.co/9XLDMPcJFJ pic.twitter.com/gniiBuZP7Q
— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) July 2, 2025