July 01, (THEWILL) — Nigerian music icon, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as Tuface or 2Baba, has spoken publicly for the first time about his divorce from actress Annie Macaulay, months after the couple confirmed their separation in January.
The pair, who had been together for over a decade and shared a widely admired love story, officially ended their marriage earlier this year following persistent rumours and private challenges.
In a recent episode of the 234 Mzansi Podcast hosted by Nedu, Tuface opened up about the emotional toll of the breakup, admitting that despite their best efforts, the marriage could not be saved.
He said: “I think both of us gave it our best. And why we’re not together today is not something I’m going to talk about publicly. Annie and I have our own understanding. She’s amazing, it just wasn’t working anymore.”
Tuface declined to go into the specifics of their split but made it clear that the decision was not taken lightly.
He stressed the importance of personal peace over public perception, adding that people should not feel compelled to stay in unhappy relationships simply to meet societal expectations.
“I think you should try to fix your marriage, but if it’s beyond that, I don’t think anybody should force anything. Only people in the marriage know exactly what they’re feeling,” he said.
He added: “It’s always good not to torture yourself and not to allow society or people to dictate your feelings. Because this thing called living in bondage is real — and many people have gone to their graves as very sad people.”
The couple, whose union was often in the public eye, had faced several challenges, including cheating allegations and social media controversies. Despite these, Annie remained vocal about her love and loyalty to the singer.
Tuface and Annie, who share two children together, have yet to publicly discuss the terms of their separation, but sources close to the couple say they are committed to co-parenting peacefully.
Evi Ben Ezaga writes on entertainment, culture, and trending stories.
