2Face is a Nigerian singer
Nigerian superstar Innocent Idibia, also known as 2Face, has described his famous song African Queen as both a blessing and a hardship in his long-running music career.
Speaking on the Entertainment & Lifestyle show, the singer stated that the 2004 classic defined his career but also presented various hurdles along the road.
He said: “That song has been a huge blessing and has turned into a problem for me, you know, but like I said earlier, I’m grateful for everything.”
Reflecting on his path, 2baba stated that, while African Queen remains his most memorable song, he has recorded many other songs that people really enjoy.
“There are so many other songs I have that are brilliant, and many people resonate with them too,” according to him.
African Queen, which was released in 2004 as part of 2baba’s debut solo album Face 2 Face, propelled him to international fame and cemented his status as one of Africa’s most acclaimed musical exports.
The song gained him numerous honours, including BET, MTV Europe, and MOBO awards, making him the first African artist to win all three.
However, its legacy has not been without controversy, as his former Plantashun Boiz bandmate Ahmedu Augustine Obiabo, also known as Blackface, has frequently accused him of stealing the song.
2baba has continuously denied the charges, claiming that African Queen was a collaborative effort from their band days, rather than an act of stealing.
The long-running controversy resurfaced in August 2025, when Billboard declared African Queen the Greatest Afrobeats Song of All Time.
Legit.ng previously reported that the icon set social media abuzz with an announcement that caught many by surprise.
