Confrontation broke out at Faze’s 90s Lounge grand opening in Abuja Friday night; couple had reportedly been separated for over two months.
Abuja — A confrontation involving Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, and his estranged wife, Natasha Osawaru, has stirred fresh controversy after the two reportedly clashed at a high-profile event in Abuja on Friday night.
The incident unfolded at the grand opening of 90s Lounge, an event hosted by fellow music veteran Faze, where 2Baba had been billed to perform. What was expected to be a celebratory night for the Abuja entertainment scene instead became the latest flashpoint in the couple’s increasingly public and strained relationship.
What Happened
According to a senior member of 2Baba’s management team, who spoke to Daily Post, a confrontation occurred at the venue, with the source alleging that Natasha arrived accompanied by security personnel and men described as “thugs,” leading to a physical altercation involving the singer and his team.
The management source went further, alleging that Natasha and the men accompanying her attempted to abduct the singer during the incident, a serious claim that has not been independently verified by any news outlet reporting on the story, including this one.
The same source indicated that 2Baba and Natasha, an Edo State House of Assembly lawmaker, had been living separately for more than two months prior to Friday’s confrontation, suggesting the tension between the pair had been building well before the public clash.
Details Remain Unconfirmed
It is important to note that, as of the time of this report, several key details remain unclear:
- What specifically triggered the confrontation
- Whether anyone sustained injuries
- Whether any arrests were made
- Natasha’s account of what transpired
Efforts by other outlets to reach Natasha directly for her version of events were reportedly unsuccessful, meaning the narrative currently in circulation is drawn from a single source aligned with 2Baba’s camp. No independent verification of the abduction allegation has been reported by any outlet at the time of publication.
A Relationship Marked by Public Scrutiny
Friday’s incident is not the first time 2Baba and Natasha’s relationship has drawn public attention. The couple, who welcomed their first child together in 2025, have previously been at the center of viral moments, including a widely circulated altercation during an Instagram Live session and resurfaced footage alleging a prior incident involving the singer in the United Kingdom.
Despite the public turbulence, the couple has also shared visible moments of unity, including 2Baba’s appearance in support of Natasha during her political defection from the PDP to the NDC earlier this year, and their traditional wedding, which drew significant attention across Nigerian entertainment and political circles.
What Comes Next
With neither 2Baba nor Natasha having issued a personal statement addressing Friday’s events directly, and given the seriousness of the abduction allegation raised by the management source, further clarity is likely to emerge in the coming days; either through official statements from either party, law enforcement involvement, or additional eyewitness accounts from those present at 90s Lounge.
