A night meant for celebration turned tense in Abuja on Friday, as Afrobeats legend Innocent “2Baba” Idibia and his estranged wife, Natasha Osawaru, reportedly clashed at the star-studded reopening of 90s Lounge, a new nightlife venue launched by fellow music veteran Faze.
2Baba had been billed as a headline performer for the event, one of the more anticipated entertainment gatherings in the capital this week.
But according to a senior member of his management team, the evening was disrupted when Natasha arrived at the venue accompanied by what the source described as security personnel and additional men, some characterized as “thugs.”
Their presence, the source alleged, triggered a confrontation that quickly escalated, with the management team going so far as to claim an attempted abduction of the singer.
The specifics of how the standoff unfolded, who instigated it, whether it turned physical, and what became of it remain murky. No independent verification of the abduction claim has emerged, and Natasha has not issued a public response to the allegations.
What is confirmed, per the management source, is the state of the couple’s relationship: 2Baba and Natasha, an Edo State lawmaker whom he married in 2025, have reportedly been living separately for more than two months.
The two had previously made headlines for public appearances together, including at a political defection event earlier this year, so news of a rift, let alone an alleged physical confrontation, is likely to reverberate widely among fans and Nigerian entertainment media.
As of this filing, neither the Nigeria Police Force nor other independent authorities have confirmed any arrests or injuries connected to the incident. Faze, whose event was overshadowed by the drama, has not commented publicly. This remains a developing story, and further details are expected as more parties come forward.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
A reported confrontation between 2Baba and estranged wife Natasha at Faze’s Abuja club opening has sparked abduction allegations from the singer’s camp, but with no independent verification, no police confirmation, and no response yet from Natasha, the story remains one-sided and unresolved.
The one solid fact: the couple has allegedly been separated for over two months. Everything else is an allegation until more evidence surfaces.
