2Face Biography And Net Worth 2023

Innocent Ujah Idibia is a Nigerian Singer-songwriter, recording producer, and entrepreneur. Popularly known as 2face Idibia, which he changed to 2Baba in July 2014. 2Baba is one of the most successful and decorated Afro pop artists in Africa with over 70 awards to his name. Forbes listed him as one of the 40 most powerful celebrities in Africa.

2Face Education

Innocent Idibia was born on September 18, 1975, in Jos, Nigeria. He is from the Idoma tribe in the Southern part of Benue, Nigeria. 2Face attended Mount Saint Gabriel’s secondary school, Makurdi, Benue State. He subsequently moved to the Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu (IMT) for his preliminary National Diploma in Business Administration and Management. Later on, 2Baba left to pursue his career in Music.

2Face Idibia Musical Career

2Face started his musical career while he was at IMT. During this time, he performed at shows and parties organized in the school and across the institutions within the metropolis. i.e University of Nigeria and Enugu State University of Science Technology.

2 Face wife and children

2 face Idibia married Anniel Idibia in the year 2012 and give birth to two daughters. he has seven children born to him three women. the name of his children are Isabel, Nino, zion, Justin, rose, innocent, and Olivia.

In 1996, while in school, 2Baba started composing jingles at the GB Fanclub at Enugu State Broadcasting Services (ESBS). Also, that year, he adopted the stage name 2face (Tu's face) as a way to separate his personal life from his business life. Plantashun Boiz

Plantashun Boiz was formed by 2face, Black face (Ahmedu Augustine Obiabo), and Faze (Chibuzor Orji) in 2000. The trio formed the Plantashun boiz and successfully released two albums – Body & Soul (2000) and Sold Out (2003) under Dove Records. Alas, the Plantashun Boiz disbanded in 2004, each pursuing a solo career. They came back in 2007 to record their third and final album, Plan B.

2 baba debut studio album

Face 2 face album’s success can largely be accrued to the lead track ‘African Queen’. The album has 11 songs and they are: Nfana Ibanga (No Problem), Ole (Thief) ft Freestyle, Right Here, Holy (skit), U no holy Pass, African Queen, Police (skit) Keep on Rocking ft Natives & Lil Seal, Thank You Lord, and Odi Ya ft Blackface. The first four tracks were remixed and released on Jan 27, 2006, into the South African Edition with a single addition of ‘Forgive and Forget’.

African Queen

This song is a guitar Ballard with West African folk music and hip-hop elements. African Queen has remained a hit and till today, a lot of people still request the song on radio shows and TV Programs. Annie Macaulay made a cameo appearance in the African Queen Music video that has over 10 million views on YouTube. The song was used in the soundtrack for the film ‘Phat Girlz‘, which was released internationally. Grass to Grace

In 2006, Grass to Grace – 2Baba's second solo album was released. The album has three singles and 10 other songs on the list. The singles include No Shaking, See me son, and 4 Instance. It was produced by Kenny Ogungbe and released under the Kennis Music Record Label. The Unstoppable

In 2008, The Unstoppable, the third studio album was recorded and released under Hypertek Entertainment. It has one single: Enter the Place and featured Sound Sultan. The executive producers are Mic Tunes, J Sleek, Jiggy Jegg, and Spanky with a track produced by R.Kelly.

The Unstoppable International Edition

Subsequently, the International Edition of The Unstoppable was released on June 27, 2010, with some additional tracks. It is regarded as 2face fourth album and it has just two singles – Implication and Only Me. This album was also released under the Hypertek Entertainment Record Label with a lot of air-plays on radio and various hotspots in Nigeria.

This edition won the Album of the Year and the Best R&b /Pop Album at the Headies, 2011. It also won two other awards at the Sound City Music Video Awards, 2010. Away and Beyond

2Face released Away and Beyond on April 30, 2012, through Hypertek Entertainment, with My Rainbow as the album's lead single.

Sixth Studio Albums

2Face released his sixth studio album on July 21, 2014. It was released by Hypertek Digital and 960 Music Group. As expected, it is a follow to of the previous album, Away and Beyond (2012). The guest featured in the album includes Vector, Dammy Krane, Sir Victor Uwaifo, Iceberg Slim, Kim Almarcha, Rock Steady, Bridget Kelly, Montano, Fally Ipupa and Shwurwayne Winchester.

The Executive Producers are Efe Omorogve, Eric Idiahi with Berti, Boyi Beats, Dezay, Fabio Litto, etc as Producers. It has four singles – Ife Dinma (2013), Let Somebody Love You (2014), Go (2014), and Diaspora Woman (2014). The album debuted on the Billboard World Album chart at Number 12, thereby making 2face the first Nigerian Artist to achieve this feat.

other songs by 2 face

here is a list of songs on the tracklist from his albums

African queen
If You Love Somebody
Never Going Back
Big Homie
Have Mercy
Can Feel Your Pain
I'm Sick (feat. Wink & Jerk)
Ihe Neme
Ladies' Man
So Wrong
instance
What Do You Want From Me (feat. Todd)
She Jazzy
Right Here
Ole
Rain Drops
e be like say
We Won (feat .G.b.s)
I dey feel like
Come As You Are
ENTER THE PLACE
keep on rocking
Proud to Be African
Storm In My Life
U No Holy P***
One love
Rainbow
All I Got
Shake and Dance
FOR INSTANCE
Can't Step To
BE THERE
Never Been
Talk About It
No Shakin
Nfana Ibaga (No Problem)
Fly
I SING
No shaking
Ocho
Raindrops

2 face Establish Hypertek Digital in 2006

Hypertek Digital

Hypertek Digital was founded by 2face Idibia in 2006. It is a record label established after Idibia’s departure from Kennis Music. Hypertek was founded in 2006 and today, it is home to recording artists like Victor Uwaifo, Dammy Krane, and Rock Steady. It is also a subsidiary of 960 Music Group.

2Face Net Worth

2Baba’s net worth is estimated at $20 Million. He is a savvy businessman who is into real estate and acquires property on the go. He earns his wealth from his club – Rumour Night club and from sales of his album and book, Very Good Bad Guy. Also, his shows and endorsement deals are not left out.

2 face Awards Nominee

From 2002 – 2007

Best Male Vocalist, Affinity Awards, 2002

Best Video, A. M.E.N Awards, 2004

Best Male Vocalist, A.M.E.N Awards, 2004

Song of the Year, A.M.E.N Awards, 2004

Music of the Year, Excellence Recognition Awards, 2004

Best New Act Male, A.M.E.N Awards, 2004

Outstanding Contribution to the Entertainment Industry, Award for Excellence, 2004

Best Album of the Year, Nigeria Entertainment Awards New York, 2004

Song of the Year for ‘African Queen’ Nigeria Entertainment Awards New York, 2004

Best Hip-hop & R&B Artiste, Nigeria Entertainment Awards New York, 2004

Musician of the Year, City People Awards for Excellence, 2004

Best Male Video, Channel O Music Video Awards, 2005

Best African Act, Channel O Music Video Awards, 2005

Best African Act, Kora Awards, 2005

Outstanding Musician of the Year, Black Heritage Awards for Excellence, 2005

Best Musical Artiste, Afro Nollywood Award 2005

African Song of the Year (Non-Ghanaian), Ghana Music Awards, 2005

Best Male Video, Channel O Music Video Awards, 2005

Best African Act, Kora Awards, 2005

Special Recognition, Hip-hop Awards, 2005

Best Song of the Year, G.C.E International Awards, 2005

Best African Video of the Year, Channel O Music Video Award, 2005

Best African Act, MTV Europe Music Awards, 2005

Nominated Best African Act, MOBO Awards, 2005

Africa Breakthrough Artist of the Year, Nigeria Entertainment Awards New York, 2006

Musician of the Year, The Future Awards, 2006

Best African Act, MOBO Awards, 2007

Best Album of the Year, Nigeria Entertainment Awards New York 2007

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From 2008 – 2019

Best Selling Nigeria Artist, World Music Awards, Monaco, Spain, 2008

Best R‘n’B/ Pop Album, Hip-hop World Awards, 2008

Best African Act, Australian African Awards, 2008

Best R&B, MTV Africa Music Awards, 2009

Best Male, MTV Africa Music Awards, 2009

Best Video for ‘Enter the Place’ MTV Africa Music Awards, 2009

Most Gifted West African Video, Channel O Music Video Awards, 2010

Best Western, Sound City Awards, 2010

Best Male, MTV African Music Awards, 2010

Artist of the Year, MTV Africa Music Awards, 2010

Best Pop Video for ‘Implication’ Sound City Awards, 2010

Best International Act, Africa BET Awards of 2011

New Champions for an Enduring Culture, 16 Edition of the Annual THISDAY Awards presented by former US President Bill Clinton and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenneger

Album of the Year, Hip-hop World Awards, The Headies, 2011

Best R’n’B/Pop Album, Hip-hop World Awards, The Headies, 2011