I’m A Big Fan Of 2face Idibia, I Have Never Snubbed Him – Mikel Obi

Ex Chelsea star, Mikel Obi has finally come out to address the long-standing rumor about his alleged beef with 2baba.

Recall that the controversy began years ago when news circulated that Mikel Obi had snubbed 2baba’s handshake at a London club in 2006, and fans have been reacting.

A fan simply asked him on Instagram, Mikel responded, “Did you truly snub 2face in a club in London back in 06?”

He responded, “No, I never did. Am a big fan of his. So I wouldn’t do such a thing have a lovely day.”

WOW.

Innocent Ujah Idibia Listen MON (born 18 September 1975), known by his stage name 2Baba, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur and philanthropist.Noted for his vocal range, lyrical depth, and longevity, he is widely regarded as one of Africa’s greatest musicians of all time.

He is most influential for the rise in popularity of Nigerian pop music in the 2000s, and his solo debut album Face2Face (with the smash hit “African Queen”) ushered in a new wave of awareness and reverence for Nigerian music amongst Africans on the continent and in diaspora. Prior to July 2014, he went by the stage name 2face Idibia. 2Baba is the first winner of MTV EMA Best African Act category in 2005, and is one of the most awarded Nigerian musicians in history.

Innocent Ujah Idibia was born in Jos. He is from the Idoma ethnic group in the southern part of Benue State, in central Nigeria. He attended Mount Saint Gabriel’s Secondary School in Makurdi, Benue State. Tuface enrolled at the Institute of Management & Technology, Enugu (IMT), where he did his preliminary National Diploma course in Business Administration and management.

While attending IMT, Idibia performed at school-organised shows and parties, as well as other regional schools such as the University of Nigeria and Enugu State University of Science & Technology. He eventually dropped out of school to pursue his music career. While attending IMT, 2face Idibia started composing and singing jingles at the GB Fan Club at Enugu State Broadcasting Services (ESBS) in 1996.