Legendary Nigerian singer, Innocent Idibia, better known as 2 Baba, has shared how his hit song African Queen changed his life — but also brought unexpected challenges.
Speaking on a recent entertainment show, 2 Baba said the classic love song has been a major turning point in his career, yet it also became a source of problems.
“African Queen has been a very huge blessing, and e come turn to problem join for me. But I am grateful for everything,” he said.
Released in 2004, African Queen became one of the biggest love songs to ever come out of Africa. It shot 2Face to international fame and earned him several awards, including the BET, MTV Europe, and MOBO Awards — making him the first African artist to achieve such global recognition.
However, the song has faced years of controversy. 2Face’s former bandmate from Plantashun Boiz, Blackface, has repeatedly claimed ownership of the song. 2Face has denied stealing it, saying it was a joint effort when they were still a group.
The debate recently returned after Billboard named African Queen the “Greatest Afrobeats Song of All Time” in 2025.
Despite the long-running controversy, 2Face said he remains thankful, admitting that the song brought him fame, success, and global recognition — along with pressure and accusations that have lasted for over 20 years.
