Nigerian music legend 2Face Idibia and his new partner, Natasha Osawaru, appear to have gained the approval of his mother, Rose Idibia, months after a highly publicized family dispute.
A recently circulated video shows the couple sharing warm moments with 2Face’s mother and other family members, signaling a resolution to their earlier tensions.
The development comes after Rose Idibia had strongly opposed her son’s relationship with Natasha earlier this year. In February, the family had even filed a petition with Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS), reporting 2Face missing after he left home in lounge wear and became unreachable. At the time, Rose publicly pleaded with Natasha to “leave my son alone,” particularly objecting to traditional beads the younger woman had placed on 2Face, which she believed indicated he wasn’t acting of his own free will.
Natasha had defended the beads as representing her family’s royal heritage. Meanwhile, social media videos showed 2Face appearing content in Natasha’s company during the period he was reportedly missing.
The apparent reconciliation marks a significant turnaround from those tense months. In the new video, the family, including Rose, are seen celebrating together with Natasha present – a stark contrast to the earlier petitions and public statements.
2Face, who confirmed his relationship with Natasha in January following his separation from actress Annie Idibia, has maintained that his new romance wasn’t the cause of his marriage breakdown. The relationship appears to be growing stronger, with Natasha recently adopting the Idibia surname on her Instagram profile.
This family resolution follows a pattern in 2Face’s personal life being intensely scrutinized by the public. The singer’s romantic relationships have frequently made headlines throughout his decades-long career, though this latest chapter suggests a peaceful resolution to what began as a very public family disagreement. The video of the joyful gathering offers closure to the saga that had captivated Nigerian entertainment circles earlier this year.
Family approval holds significant cultural weight in Nigerian society, particularly for public figures. The visible reconciliation may pave the way for greater acceptance of 2Face’s new relationship among his wider fan base and the public that has followed his personal journey as closely as his musical career. As the situation stabilizes, attention may now shift back to the musical legacy of one of Africa’s most celebrated entertainers.
2Baba and Honourable Natasha visit the singer’s mom. pic.twitter.com/YB1Ton8aUz
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