Video As 2Baba Idibia Speaks on His Legacy: “Young Artistes Don’t Owe Me Recognition as a Legend”

Video As 2Baba Idibia Speaks on His Legacy: “Young Artistes Don’t Owe Me Recognition as a Legend”

  • Veteran Nigerian singer Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, said he doesn't care about the young artists giving him his due respect
  • This was revealed in the newest episode of the Afrobeats podcast hosted by media personality Adesope
  • 2Baba said no one owed him anything for being one of the pacesetters in the game and that it was up to how they felt towards him

Veteran Nigerian Afropop singer Innocent Idibia, better known as 2Baba, has stated that the new generation of artists doesn't owe him any mandatory homage as a pacesetter in the industry.

He, however, noted that he appreciated when they used their initiative to pay him tribute, which was hugely based on the individual.

2Baba Idibia
2Baba speaks about his legacy Credit: @official2baba
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The African Queen singer made this known on popular media personality Adesope's Afrobeats podcast.

2Baba said:

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"Nobody owes me anything. For me, it (my legendary status) is there. It is never going to go away. It does not reduce who I am if young artists do not recognise me," he said.
"The only thing is, definitely, I appreciate it when people recognise me. There is nobody that will not appreciate that. I appreciate it when people recognise me but I do not take it personal when they do not."

2Baba also mentioned that he believes the next generation of Nigerian artists will make greater waves.

"The younger generation always takes it to the next level.
"That is how I see it, I am really happy for many of these guys, and I pray that most of them will not get carried away," he said.

See the interview below:

Internet users react to 2Baba's video

Legit.ng captured their take below:

@tft4qmg:

"That’s a man right there. Don’t expect anything, appreciate everything."

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@Rapzyrita1:

"A legend for a reason."

@LarryPo63013857:

"2baba way get uncountable musics with substance no mock he’s colleagues burner boy way be say I fit count 3 of he’s musics way get little bit substance they mock he’s colleagues.nawaaooo true true where blind people day person way get one eye ️ na king."

@spikemmy:

"2baba should just drop something even if he murmurs."

2Baba praises Olamide after Asake’s stellar UK concert

Nigerian Afropop legend 2Baba recently met with Olamide in the United Kingdom and praised the music executive.

2Baba wholly appreciated the YBNL boss for his signee Asake's stellar performance at O2 Arena.

Excited about the meeting, 2Baba took to social media to share his delight. In his caption, he adorned Olamide with words of exaltation.

Source: Legit.ng

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