Legendary Nigerian singer Innocent Ujah Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has once again stirred up controversy after stating that men are biologically incapable of staying sexually faithful to one woman — a comment that has reignited public debates around gender, fidelity, and masculinity in modern relationships.
In a recent appearance on the Honest Bunch podcast hosted by media personality Nedu, 2Baba claimed that while men can wholeheartedly love one woman, their biology makes it “impossible” to remain sexually exclusive to her. The singer emphasized that his statement wasn’t based on moral judgment, but rather on what he believes to be a natural trait inherent to men.
“A man is not built to be sexually with one woman,” he said in a mix of Pidgin English and English. “Heart and love dey with one woman. But sexually, e dey impossible for man. It’s the biology of man… Man fit love one woman die, but when it comes to sexual satisfaction, it’s hard. The seed too plenty, you no fit drop am for one woman.”
2Baba’s remarks have drawn sharp criticism online, with many fans, celebrities, and gender advocates calling them “irresponsible,” “sexist,” and “a convenient excuse for infidelity.” Critics argue that blaming biology for unfaithfulness downplays accountability in relationships and fuels toxic masculinity narratives.
One X (formerly Twitter) user wrote:
“2Baba is romanticizing cheating and making it look like it’s a man’s biological right. This mindset is the reason many women suffer in silence.”
Another user commented:
“Men who respect their partners stay faithful. Biology has nothing to do with self-discipline.”
This is not the first time 2Baba’s love life and views on relationships have made headlines. The iconic singer, known for timeless hits like African Queen and Only Me, has had a complicated and highly publicized relationship history.
In 2012, he married Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay-Idibia after years of an on-and-off relationship. The couple, who share two children, were often in the public eye due to recurring allegations of infidelity, emotional strain, and public fallouts.
Earlier this year, 2Baba confirmed that he and Annie were headed for divorce, following a turbulent marriage plagued by cheating rumors and viral online spats. The announcement came amid emerging reports linking 2Baba to Natasha Osawaru, a female lawmaker from Edo State, who has allegedly grown close to the singer.
While neither party has officially confirmed the nature of their relationship, videos of 2Baba introducing Natasha to his family recently went viral, further fueling speculation that she may be his new love interest.
While many are outraged by 2Baba’s statement, others—particularly male fans—have surprisingly agreed with his viewpoint, describing it as a “bold truth no one wants to say out loud.”
Some even praised his candor, stating that he spoke from experience and that society often places unrealistic expectations on men in relationships.
Still, gender rights groups and family therapists warn that normalizing such views can harm the emotional fabric of families and perpetuate cycles of betrayal and mistrust.
As a global Afrobeats pioneer and one of Nigeria’s most influential voices, 2Baba’s words carry significant weight — and so does the backlash. Whether his controversial opinion is a reflection of his personal experience or a larger cultural issue remains up for debate, but what’s clear is that the conversation about fidelity, responsibility, and relationship dynamics is far from over.