After months of speculation, Nigerian music legend Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has finally opened up about his much-publicized split from ex-wife Annie Macaulay.

In a heartfelt interview with media personality Nedu, the iconic artist confirmed that while their 12-year marriage had many beautiful moments, it ultimately came to an end because it “just wasn’t working anymore.”

The separation, announced in January 2025, left fans stunned, especially considering the couple’s long-standing relationship, their deep public displays of affection, and their two children together.

“I think both of us gave it our best,” 2Baba shared during the interview. “Why we are not together is not something I’m going to start talking about here in the public.”

Despite the breakup, 2Baba spoke with deep respect and admiration for Annie, describing her as “amazing” and emphasizing that there is no bitterness between them.

“Me and her, we get our understanding. She’s amazing. Like I said earlier, it wasn’t just working no more. That’s just it.”

The couple had been one of Nigeria’s most celebrated celebrity unions, admired for their love story that weathered numerous storms in the public eye, from cheating allegations to emotional social media rants and reconciliations.

Their separation has sparked renewed conversations around the pressures of celebrity marriages and the reality that even public fairy tales have private struggles.

As fans continue to process the end of an era, 2Baba’s transparency offers a rare glimpse into the emotional maturity and grace with which some breakups can be handled.