2baba’s 50th Birthday: 9ice Makes Claims Over Hidden Envy Against Colleague, Fans React
- Nigerian veteran singer 9ice has cautioned his colleague 2baba about people who are unhappy with his success
- Legit.ng earlier reported that the African Queen hitmaker added a new year on September 18, 2025
- In his message to the celebrant, 9ice asserted that many people want the 'African Queen' singer to fail, which caught the attention of many
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Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, aka 2baba, turned 50 on September 18, 2025, but amid the outpouring of love and celebration, a message from his colleague 9ice has stirred reactions online.
In a now-viral video on Elon Musk’s X, 9ice sent birthday wishes to the African Queen hitmaker.
Source: Instagram
The Conga Aso crooner acknowledged that while 2baba has faced challenges and envy over the years, he believes the singer will continue to rise above it all.
“2Face, happy birthday to you. I wish you long life and prosperity. I know so many wish you fall, but you shall never fall. I love you. You shall prosper,” 9ice said.
Reassuring his colleague, the Gongo Aso hitmaker added:
“You are not going to fall. It’s just a phase of life. You will always overcome it. I love you. God bless you. Happy birthday to you.”
Watch the video below:
Legit.ng earlier reported that 2baba's wife, Natasha, marked the milestone with a heartfelt tribute, while fans and fellow entertainers flooded social media with birthday messages.
She took to her official social media page to pen a heartfelt message to her husband, expressing the immense joy he has brought into her life. Natasha showered him with sweet words and even playfully joked about him being 20 years older than her, but still looking younger.
Natsha wrote:
"Happy birthday to the love of my life. You are 50!!!!!! Oh wow!!!!!! You spaced me with 20 years and you look younger than i do C. How ironic. Innocent ujah idibia my husband.... words cannot express the joy you've brought into my life. My Joy is complete with you in It.
"This year was the best year of my life.... waking up to you every morning is one of the greatest gifts ever and I thank God for that. Baby I want to spend each day loving you and caring for you for the rest of my life. I love you and happy birthday my baby."
Source: Instagram
9ice’s message trends online
Legit.ng compiled the reactions below:
@Ruffyking001 said:
"9ice this prayer more sha cos bro has been irrelevant for years now."
@knightbrolow24 said:
“STREET CREDIBILITY WE GET AM ASK MY FANS AYA E A JA”
@iam_7even said:
"What’s all this “silliness” of people wanting other people to fall. Like you don’t have anything serious going for you??"
@AkinscoToby said:
"Happy birthday tuface… 9ice is a legend."
@richiesworld111 said:
"When your peers and contemporaries respect and honour's you,there is nothing else that matters....Happy Birthday 50th 2baba....:
@Oscarcrypto911 said:
"When time reach you go produce those people that you know that wants to fall him."
2baba and new wife Natasha Osawaru trend
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Nigerian music legend 2baba and his new wife made headline of blogs following a recent event they attended.
A video, which captured how both the musician and the Edo state lawmaker behaved at the event, has circulated on social media.
Netizens were more engrossed with the ensemble Natsaha wore for the occasion, triggering reactions online.
Source: Legit.ng
