Breaking: Nigerian Gov Gives Appointment to 2Baba Idibia, Video Trends

• Innocent Idibia, popularly known as Tuface or 2Baba, has been appointed as a technical adviser on entertainment and community outreach to Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue state
• 2Baba bagged the appointment during his visit to the government house in Makurdi, the state capital, on Wednesday, April 23, 2025
• Governor Alia commended the music legend for his contribution to entertainment in Nigeria and for representing the state in a positive manner

Makurdi, Benue - Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue state has announced the appointment of Innocent Idibia, popularly known as Tuface or 2Baba, as his technical adviser on entertainment and community outreach.

The governor made the announcement in a trending video, where members of the cabinet applauded the governor for the appointment given to the music star to contribute to the development of the state.

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Governor Alia gave an appointment to the music legend during his visit to the government house in Makurdi, the state capital, on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.

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The governor welcomed 2Baba and his encouraged before praising him for his contributions to the entertainment industry as well as his positive representation of Benue state.

The governor then expressed his gratitude to the music star for supporting his administration and helping in its projection. He noted that many people are accustomed to his songs that they even dance at the mention of his name.

Governor Alia expressed satisfaction with 2Baba

He said that the state was happy to entrust 2Baba with greater responsibility. The governor expressed confidence in Idibia's capacity, wisdom and influence to improve lives across communities in the state.

His statement reads in part:

“I am pleased to officially announce your appointment as Technical Adviser to the Governor on Entertainment and Community Outreach”.

See the video of the moment here:

This came months after the music star confirmed his relationship with and plans to get married to Natasha Osawaru, the Deputy Majority Leader of the Edo State House of Assembly.

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The drama started when the Nigerian music legend made a surprise appearance at the Edo State House of Assembly. The development generated controversies on social media amid his ongoing saga with his estranged wife, Annie.

Shortly after the music star posted a video publicly announcing that they were in a relationship, they shared a subsequent post about marriage.

According to 2baba, who recently parted ways with Annie Idibia after almost 12 years, Natasha is his world now. Not stopping there, the former Plantashun Boiz star told Nigerians to help him beg Natasha to marry him. 2baba wrote: “Now this is my world. Make una help me beg am to marry me.”

See the video of his announcement here:

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Legit.ng earlier addressed 2Baba's romance with Natasha, as many Nigerians on social media tried to make sense of the development.

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The lady, Chantal Channel Fam, said the reason behind 2Baba's new relationship was that he was looking for a political position.

Chantal wondered why 2Baba would follow a woman to work, insisting there was another reason behind it.

Proofreading by James Ojo, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng