‘I’m not a womanizer’, 2Baba opens up on fatherhood, marriage rumours, others

Nigerian music legend 2Baba has spoken about public misconceptions surrounding his personal life, his role as a father, and the pressures of fame, revealing a deeply reflective side rarely seen by fans. Addressing what he considers the biggest misconception about him during an exclusive interview with Voice of Nigeria, he said: “The biggest misconception about […]

Nigerian music legend 2Baba has spoken about public misconceptions surrounding his personal life, his role as a father, and the pressures of fame, revealing a deeply reflective side rarely seen by fans.

Addressing what he considers the biggest misconception about him during an exclusive interview with Voice of Nigeria, he said: “The biggest misconception about me is that I’m a womanizer. I like women, I’m just straightforward. But I’m a lover boy. I love hard.”

Beyond public perception, the music icon opened up emotionally about fatherhood, admitting that balancing a demanding career with raising his children remains one of his greatest internal struggles.

“I have eight kids now,” he shared. “I feel blessed and happy, but the sadness comes from the fact that I haven’t gotten to spend the type of time I should have spent with them collectively. It does something to me sometimes.”

Despite the guilt he feels, 2Baba described his children as a constant source of pride.

“They’re amazing, brilliant people,” he said. “I just wish I was there more. It touches me from all corners.”

The singer also addressed public narratives surrounding his wife, Natasha, particularly claims that she is overly protective or heavily influences his decisions. According to him, outside opinions rarely reflect the reality of their relationship.

“Everybody has a say in everybody’s business now,” he noted. “Sometimes people say very nasty things. You grow thick skin, but sometimes it gets to you. Reality is reality, she’s a brilliant woman, a strong woman.”

Away from the spotlight, 2Baba revealed a surprisingly quiet side to his personality, describing himself as naturally shy despite commanding massive stages across the world.

“My profession doesn’t permit me to be shy, but I’m actually a very shy person,” he said. “Sometimes I just want to be alone and chill. Other times I want to hang out. I like nature, I have my moments.”

He also shared glimpses into his personal tastes, naming a Burna Boy track as one of his relaxation favorites.

“I love that song, it’s my relaxation music,” he said.

When asked about a dream collaboration, his answer was immediate and heartfelt.

“It would be Bob Marley,” he said. “That’s my man.”

2Baba shared a childhood memory that continues to motivate his decades-long career, revealing how a single day in secondary school planted the dream that would later define his life.

Speaking about formative moments that shaped his passion for music, the award-winning singer recalled an unforgettable experience during his time at Mount St. Gabriel Secondary School in Makurdi.

“I’ve not seen anything like that ever again, up to this day,” he said, describing an Independence Day event when then Head of State Ibrahim Babangida visited a stadium in Benue.

According to 2Baba, students followed the presidential convoy to the stadium, where he witnessed not only the rare public appearance of a national leader, but also live performances from musicians he had previously only heard about.

“That was the first time I saw the president with my own eyes,” he recalled. “Later, I watched musicians I had only heard about perform live… it was mind-blowing.”

The experience he said ignited a dream that would stay with him.

“I was like, man, I would like to climb this kind of stage one day,” he said. “That day stayed with me.”

Reflecting on what he would tell his younger self after years of fame and growth, the singer said patience would be his biggest advice.

“There are many things I would still do exactly the same,” he noted. “But this time around, I would be more patient with how I respond to certain things.”

He added that reflection becomes inevitable with experience.

“It’s a question that makes you really think about life,” he said. “There are so many things you want to change.”