“No award for miss endurance,” Nigerians react as 2Baba announces divorce plans from Annie Idibia

• Innocent Idibia has announced his separation and divorce from Annie Macaulay-Idibia
• This revelation came amid social media backlash surrounding Annie's portrayal in the Young Famous & African reality TV show which amplified tensions
• 2Baba further claimed his account was hacked, which was short-lived as he addressed the rẹ iteration via video, igniting social media debate

Social media has been in a frenzy since Nigeria's legendary artiste, Innocent Idibia announced his divorce from his wife Annie Idibia on social media.

On Sunday, January 26, the artiste posted on his Instagram account that he and his wife are separated and currently filed for divorce, ending their 13-year marriage. 

He posted: “Hello to my beautiful people of all federations. Well, this thing I have to say is short but also long…I and Annie Macaulay have been separated for a while now, and currently 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.”

This revelation comes amid social media backlash directed at Annie for her role in the recently released reality TV show, Young Famous & African. 

Following the initial announcement, 2Baba claimed that his Instagram account had been hacked, stating, “My Instagram account has been hacked, efforts are been carried out to take control back.” However, this claim was short-lived. 

In another video, 2Baba clarified his earlier statement, declaring that his account was not hacked and reiterated his message: “Yo! my people mhen, nobody hacked my account, I said what I wanted to say.” 

Innocent Idibia faces backlash for divorce announcement

Netizens are divided over 2baba's decision to announce his divorce from Annie Idibia on social media. While some have criticised the artiste for being insensitive, others have defended his choice, highlighting concerns about his mental health.

The backlash comes amidst Annie's recent struggles on social media, which some fans feel 2baba should have considered before sharing the news publicly. 

Netizens weigh in on 2Baba's divorce plans with Annie Idibia 

Here are some reactions below;

@buyfaststore3 commented: “No award for miss endurance oo” 

@dorisbobi commented: “Annie loved a man more than she loved herself that's why she stayed long where she was meant to flee from.”

@kella_kelz commented: “Very stressful relationship!!! I think this is the best decision if I'm being honest. IT IS WELL!!!! “

@_vinnawills commented: “So 2baba of all the times you chose to make this press release, so it's now all these rumours of drug$ abuse of her flying you see fit huh!”

@saameyo posted: “Truth is the internet broke 2baba and Annie’s marriage as much as Anny sef no Dey keep her mouth one place. Since their marriage 2 baba never put another woman belle o but yeah let’s judge him” 

@TheoAbuAgada posted: “Annie took advantage of 2face in his budding career by tying him down. He could have achieved way more than this. Justice for 2baba.” 

@UTDchumalo posted: “"Annie is really going through a lot"... Okay 2baba is not going through a lot right?”

@anic4uu oosted: “People are mad at 2baba for speaking out, but not at Annie for the number of times she disrespected him. World people 😂😂😂”

@zd4evr commented: “Unna funny die. 2baba no get mental health, na only Annie? Why should you feel it's bad for a man to announce his divorce but okay for a woman to do so?

Let this celebrity marriages be. Look to your parents' marriage & that of your extended family for inspiration to get married.”

@brandnewfidel posted: “As an emotionally fragile woman, marrying a chronic womanizer with plenty step kids like 2Baba was the worst gamble Annie took.” 

@kevin_krtz commented: “No matter what, Annie deserves respect. She stood by him through it all. If the separation is what's best for both of them, we can only wish happiness and peace in their future.”

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