Amidst the announcement of his separation from his wife, Annie Macaulay, Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, also known as Tuface or 2baba, has confirmed his relationship with Natasha Osawaru, the Deputy Majority Leader of the Edo State House of Assembly.
Rumors of their relationship had been circulating, and Tuface sparked further speculation on Monday when he made an appearance at the Edo State House of Assembly during a plenary session.
While many on social media questioned his purpose for attending, some viewed it as confirmation of his rumored romance with the Edo State lawmaker.
The music star addressed the speculation in a video posted on his Instagram early Wednesday morning.
Confirming his feelings for Natasha, Tuface said, “Yes, I love her. I want to marry her.” He went on to say, “I said what I said. All of us will be alright… Honourable Natasha, I see she has been dragged, called all sorts of names, and labelled as a homebreaker. She is a young, brilliant, and amazing woman.”
Tuface clarified that his new relationship had nothing to do with the issues in his marriage to Annie.
“She has nothing to do with what’s happening between me and Annie. But I see everybody trying to allegedly rope her into everything. Yes, I love her. She is amazing, she is cool, I want to marry her,” he stated.
In January, Tuface made headlines when he revealed that he and his wife, Annie, had been separated for some time and had filed for divorce. He shared the news on social media, saying, “Hello to my beautiful people of all federations. Well, this thing I have to say is short but also long.
Annie Macaulay and I have been separated for a while and have filed for divorce. I would grant a press release soon to say my story—not because it is anyone’s right to know about my personal life, but because I love my people, and I need them to know my innocence or offence. Stay blessed, my people. I love you all.”
