“So for me, if it’s obvious that people cannot work things out then I don’t think anybody should force themselves to be together”
“We Gave It Our Best” – 2Face Opens Up on Split from Annie, Urges Fans Not to Stay in Unhappy Marriages
Nigerian music legend Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Face, has finally addressed his highly publicized separation from longtime partner and wife, Annie, saying the two of them gave their best to save the marriage.
Speaking in a candid interview on the 234 Mzansi Podcast hosted by Nedu, 2Face explained that while he and Annie shared deep love and history, the relationship had simply run its course.
“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,” 2Face said.
Despite the split, the iconic singer spoke warmly of Annie, describing her as “amazing” and saying they had reached a mutual understanding to part ways.
“Me and her have our own understanding. She’s amazing, it just wasn’t working no more. Something wey una get before wey no dey again, that’s why I said I won’t talk about it here,” he added.
2Face went on to caution against staying in a relationship just to please others or uphold societal expectations, pointing out that doing so often leads to personal unhappiness.
“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.
“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 grave very sad people.”
“So for me, if it’s obvious that people cannot work things out then I don’t think anybody should force themselves to be together,” he concluded.
The revelation has triggered a wave of mixed reactions online. While many applauded the African Queen hitmaker for his honesty and maturity, others were less forgiving—accusing him of dodging accountability and romanticizing what they described as toxic behavior.
A user @divine_neny wrote:
“He can’t even say or place a finger on what she did to him. Annie loved him too much.”
@t_e_s_s_y123 added:
“Oh, she’s amazing now? Nice that you’re saying the truth about your ex. Annie’s crime was loving someone else more than herself.”
@rejioce.johnson.12 chimed in with:
“Even if Annie’s at fault, we are happy she’s no longer in that marriage. She deserves love, not a serial cheat who made her look like the problem.”
Meanwhile, @agentvic_ defended 2Face’s position:
“He spoke well and decided not to give them the regular negativity. Everything is not by force. It didn’t work out, and that’s it.”
Others commented on the frequency of his interviews, with @belleglamchic asking,
“Why is he jumping from one interview to another?”
@favsgold_declutter wrapped it up emotionally with:
“May we not love who will leave us halfway in life, Amen.”
Recall that 2Face recently made headlines after confirming a new relationship with Edo lawmaker Natasha Osawaru. This came shortly after announcing his divorce earlier in the year—further igniting social media reactions, especially in light of his earlier controversial comment that “no man can be with just one woman.”
As fans continue to digest the revelations, 2Face’s message stands clear: love should be nurtured—but never forced. Read More
