Annie Macaulay reclaims 2baba’s name

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Actress Annie Macaulay has been leaning fully into a new phase of her life since the crash of her marriage to popular singer, Innocent Idibia, aka 2baba.

Although the divorce has yet to be formally concluded, both parties appear to be settling into their separate lives. For Annie, that transition has been marked by deliberate self-care and a renewed focus on family.

Shortly after the split, the actress embarked on a wellness retreat that took her through Qatar and Singapore, before extending her journey to Cape Town, South Africa. Since then, she has continued to prioritise her daughters, often sharing moments that highlight their bond and her commitment to their well-being.

Her social media posts have also carried undertones of reflection and self-worth. In September, she shared a text image that read, “I hope my daughter doesn’t accept things I’ve accepted, that she knows her worth from the start and that no matter what, she always has me in her corner.”

In December, shortly after a video surfaced online showing 2Baba and his wife, Natasha, in an altercation that ended with him being led away by policemen, Annie updated her Instagram Stories with posts many followers interpreted as subtle reactions. One read, “Sometimes, trying to prove that you are the best is an insult.” Another featured burning matchsticks, with a single stick pulled away from the rest, bearing the text, “The power of stepping away.”

She also stirred reactions when she used 2Baba’s song, ‘Enter the Place’, to promote an event in Cape Town.

Fans were further puzzled when she changed her Instagram handle back to Annie Idibia. She had previously dropped the surname after 2Baba announced their separation in a public post on Instagram, thanking friends and supporters while signing off with her maiden name. “God Bless you for the outpouring of love… Lots of LOVE. Annie Uwana Macaulay,” she wrote at the time.

Annie officially acknowledged the separation in May 2025 during the 17th Headies Awards in Lagos, where she initially introduced herself as “Annie Idi…” before correcting it to “Annie Macaulay.”

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