Full Name: Innocent Ujah Idibia (MON)
Stage Name: 2Baba (formerly known as 2Face Idibia or Tuface)
Date of Birth: September 18, 1975
Place of Birth: Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
State of Origin: Benue State (Idoma ethnic group)
Nationality: Nigerian
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist
Years Active: 1994 – Present

Biography
2Baba is one of Africa’s most influential and celebrated music icons. He rose to prominence as a member of the group Plantashun Boiz before launching a successful solo career. His breakthrough album, *Face 2 Face* (2004), produced the global hit *African Queen*, a song widely credited with helping introduce modern Nigerian music to international audiences.

Known for his distinctive voice, lyrical depth, and longevity in the music industry, 2Baba has remained relevant for over two decades and is regarded as one of the pioneers of modern Afrobeats.

Education
* Attended Mount Saint Gabriel Secondary School, Makurdi.
* Studied Business Administration at the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu.
* Left school to pursue music professionally.

Musical Career Highlights

Plantashun Boiz Era
2Baba began his professional journey with the music group Plantashun Boiz alongside:

* Blackface Naija
* Faze

The group became one of Nigeria’s most successful music acts in the early 2000s.

Solo Success
Some of his most notable songs include:
* African Queen
* Nfana Ibaga
* Implication
* Only Me
* Amaka
* If Love Is a Crime
* True Love
* African Queen Remix

Studio Albums
1. Face 2 Face (2004)
2. Grass 2 Grace (2006)
3. The Unstoppable (2009)
4. The Unstoppable International Edition (2010)
5. Away and Beyond (2012)
6. The Ascension (2014)
7. Rewind, Select, Update (2015)
8. Warriors (2020)

Awards & Recognition
* First winner of the MTV Europe Music Award for Best African Act (2005).
* Recipient of numerous Headies, MTV Africa Music Awards, BET nominations, and international recognitions.
* Awarded the national honour of Member of the Order of the Niger (MON).
* Widely recognized as one of the most awarded musicians in Nigerian music history.

Philanthropy & Advocacy
2Baba is actively involved in humanitarian causes and social advocacy. He has supported campaigns focused on:

* Youth empowerment
* Peacebuilding
* Good governance
* Children’s rights
* Internally displaced persons (IDPs)

He has also served as a goodwill ambassador for various humanitarian initiatives.

Legacy
2Baba is often referred to as a pioneer of modern Afrobeats. His success helped pave the way for later generations of Nigerian superstars. His influence on African music remains significant, particularly through the enduring popularity of *African Queen*, one of the most iconic songs in African music history.