2face confirms plans to marry Igbinedion’s granddaughter

Nigerian singer Innocent Ujah Idibia aka 2baba has finally addressed the rumours surrounding his relationship with Natasha Osawaru, the deputy majority leader of Edo state house of assembly.

Osawaru, 31, is the granddaughter of Nigerian billionaire, Chief Gabriel Igbenedion.

On Monday, the singer made a surprise appearance at the Edo State House of Assembly during a plenary session, sparking rumours about his relationship with Natasha.

The rumours suggested that Natasha might have contributed to his separation from his wife, Annie Idibia.

However, in a video shared on Instagram, 2Baba clarified his relationship with Natasha, emphasising that she has nothing to do with his current situation with Annie.

2baba (right), Annie (middle) with Chief Godswill Akpabio, who was Akwa Ibom State Governor during the duo’s traditional marriage in Eket, Akwa Ibom State.

He also expressed his affection for the lawmaker, stating, “Yes, I love her. I want to marry her”.

The ‘African Queen’ hitmaker also defended Natasha, calling her a “young, brilliant, and amazing woman” who has been unfairly labeled as a “home breaker”.

“I said what I said. All of us will be alright… Honourable Natasha, I see she has been dragged, she has been called all sorts of names. She has been labelled as a home breaker. She is a young, brilliant and amazing woman,” he said.

“She has nothing to do with what’s happening between me and Annie. But I see everybody trying to allegedly want to rope her into everything. Yes, I love her. She is amazing, she is cool, I want to marry her.”

WHO IS NATASHA?

Natasha Osawaru is a 31-year-old politician and lawyer from Edo state.

She is the daughter of Desmond Osawaru and Philomina Osawaru and the granddaughter of billionaire, Gabriel Igbinedion.

Osawaru, who represents the Egor constituency in the house, is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The Igbenedion family

The Igbinedion family is one of the most prominent and influential families in Edo State, Nigeria, known for their significant contributions to politics, business, education, and philanthropy.

The family is headed by Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, a highly respected businessman and traditional titleholder, who holds the title of the Esama of Benin.

Chief Igbinedion is widely recognized as the founder of Igbinedion University, the first private university in Nigeria, established in 1999.

Beyond education, Chief Igbinedion has made substantial investments in various sectors, including banking, hospitality, and transportation, solidifying his reputation as a key player in Nigeria’s economic development.

The Igbinedion family’s political influence is particularly notable through Chief Lucky Nosakhare Igbinedion, the son of Gabriel Igbinedion, who served as the Governor of Edo State from 1999 to 2007.

Lucky Igbinedion was the first democratically elected governor of Edo State in the Fourth Republic.

In addition to their political and business endeavors, the Igbinedion family is deeply involved in philanthropy and community development.

They have supported numerous initiatives aimed at improving the welfare of the people of Edo State, including scholarships, healthcare programs, and poverty alleviation projects.

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