- Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay for the longest has always been associated with marrying the famous singer 2baba
- However, the 40-year-old, who is also a model and presenter is much more than that
- TheRadar profiles the talented actress’ journey and career
The phrase “No Tuface, No Annie” is a popular social media expression netizens use to refer to Annie Macaulay-Idibia, a prominent actress in Nollywood.
However, there is much more to her story than just her association with the famous Afrobeats singer Innocent Idibia known as 2baba. Who then is Annie Macaulay-Idibia?
Annie Macaulay is a talented and versatile actress celebrated for her captivating performances on and off screen.
She has also made a significant impact in the Nigerian film industry with her compelling roles and strong presence, showcasing her depth as an actress beyond the headlines.
Early life and education
Annie Macaulay was born in Ibadan, Oyo State. The actress originally hails from Akwa Ibom State. Annie, following the divorce of her parents, moved to Lagos with her mother.
For her educational qualifications, Annie bagged degrees in Computer Science and Theatre Arts from Lagos State University and the University of Lagos respectively.
Annie Idibia’s acting career and awards
The 40-year-old actress, model and presenter started off her acting career in the 2000s. However, prior to that, she competed at the Queen of All Nations beauty pageant, where she emerged as a runner-up.
After that, she went on to feature in Tuface’s African Queen music video as a cameo in 2004. Annie came into the limelight for her role in the Nollywood titles Pleasure and Crime (2010) and BlackBerry Babes (2011).
The mother of two has also been featured in titles like White Chapel (2011), The Wanted Girl (2014), Love Across (2021), Almajiri (2022) and Married but Feminist (2023).
In 2009, Annie was nominated for the Best Supporting Actress category at the 2009 Best of Nollywood Awards (BON). In 2016, she won the Fast Rising Actress category at the African Entertainment Legend Awards.
Venturing into a reality TV show, the actress and her husband were featured on Netflix’s African series Young, Famous and African in 2022. She is currently on the latest 2025 edition of the series, and this time, alone.
Beauty salon, endorsements and foundation
Annie Macaulay owns a beauty salon in Atlanta, United States of America where she caters to women’s hair, makeup and beauty needs.
In 2015, the actress branched out to launch her salon. The salon is located in the Buckhead area of Atlanta.
Meanwhile, The salon named BeOlive Hair Studio shares a similarity with the name of her second child Olivia.
Aside from owning a beauty salon, Annie also gives back to society. She founded her Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) called Annie Idibia Care Foundation. The primary purpose of the foundation is to help young women prepare for adult life and how to be responsible citizens.
Annie had an endorsement deal with SlimTea Global — a line of slimming teas in 2016. As a brand ambassador, the actress embodied and incorporated the brand into her lifestyle. In 2017, she was also unveiled as the brand ambassador for a new laundry mart, Instant Pickup.
“Is she well?” Nollywood actress Annie Idibia’s recent video raises eyebrows
Meanwhile, earlier, TheRadar reported that netizens raised eyebrows over a video shared by Nollywood actress Annie Idibia in anticipation of her 40th birthday celebration.
They questioned Annie’s mannerisms and look in the video, which many suggested felt off against the usual appearance of the talented actress.
Annie, the mother of two and wife to legendary singer Tuface Idibia, had earlier shared a compilation video of herself from childhood to adulthood, reminiscing on her journey.
