2Baba Issues Public Apology Over Monogamy Comments

Nigerian music icon, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has issued a heartfelt apology to his fans and family after receiving criticism for his recent remarks on monogamy.

In a viral Instagram video shared on Wednesday from Abuja, the “African Queen” singer expressed regret for any embarrassment caused by his statement.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), 2Baba had previously claimed during a podcast that men are not naturally inclined toward monogamy and should be permitted to have multiple partners.

“A man is not built sexually to be with one woman.

“A man can love one woman, give her his heart but it’s impossible for a man to sexually be with one woman only. It’s the nature of a man,” he said.

The statement, however, triggered a buzz on social media with widespread criticism from fans.

While some defended his honesty, others condemned the remark as a harmful generalisation.

The singer’s apology video emerged after the controversial statement dominated social media discussions.

Idibia admitted the seriousness of his remarks and expressed deep regret for hurting those who looked up to him, including his wife and children.

“Yo man, I know I f**ked up with what I said. I really, really f**ked up more than I said, I know I’m going to get cancelled for this. I know I’m going to pay the price, a heavy price.

“I’m going to face the consequences. You know, I said what I said. And I want people to understand my stance. But there’s no excuse for that, you know. I own up to that.

“I own up to the fact that I f**ked up, what I said hurt so many people; my fans, parents, and millions of people that look up to me.

“You know, like friends and people that know me, they know that this is not me. You know, this is not me. I’m terribly sorry for allowing myself.

“I’m sorry to my wife, the love of my life, Natasha; you know, she’s amazing; she’s amazing, she’s wonderful. She’s smart.

“You know, I’m so sorry, also to my kids, man; you know the young people, they don’t deserve this kind of thing that I put them into,” Idibia said. 

NAN