2Baba–Natasha Crisis Deepens as Edo Assembly Summons Lawmaker Over Viral Public Altercation

The crisis surrounding Nigerian music legend Innocent “2Baba” Idibia and his wife Natasha Osawaru, Honourable Member of the Edo State House of Assembly representing the Egor constituency, has now grown beyond entertainment gossip. What began as an explosive divorce and a new relationship has escalated into a national political incident with real consequences. The situation has become a complex mix of personal conflict, alleged manipulation, resurfaced police footage, and legislative intervention.

On Monday December 1, an older footage of the couple resurfaced on social media. A now-viral video allegedly recorded in October 2025 during the period when 2Baba missed scheduled UK tour dates showed the singer in handcuffs outside a London commercial building.

The singer, who was on a UK tour packaged by Nero Experience and Nero Entertainment, had been billed to perform, but despite fans turning up with purchased tickets, he did not appear.

“First of all, I want to appreciate everybody who came out. We had a medical emergency, and it was tough. So, to the organisers and everyone who came out, we will regroup and make something wonderful happen. And if you don’t know something, please don’t talk about it,” 2baba was quoted to have said as reported by Premium Times Newspaper.

For months, conflicting statements had circulated about the authenticity of that clip. But sources close to the situation now confirm it is genuine.

Celebrity blogger Tosin Silverdam and several media platforms pushed the video into renewed circulation, creating an even wider narrative of instability around 2baba and Natasha’s marriage. For many observers, it became a visual symbol of a crisis that was no longer manageable behind closed doors.

Ironically, hours before the scandal exploded, 2Baba, 50, and Natasha, 31, appeared publicly at Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede’s 20-year anniversary celebration.

The event marked two decades since she starred in 2Baba’s iconic “African Queen” video. Their calm appearance at the ceremony stands in sharp contrast to the chaos now dominating headlines.

The turning point came during an Instagram Live session hosted by broadcaster Daddy Freeze. The discussion, which began as a casual conversation, quickly became a major news event. Two of 2Baba’s former associates, Kaka Igbokwe and Lori Tosan, appeared on the stream and made several serious allegations.

In another TikTok livestream, a source close to the music legend claimed Natasha Osawaru, the Edo State lawmaker now married to 2Baba, was allegedly controlling the singer’s finances, influencing his social media activity, and even using “Edo juju” to maintain authority over him. 

However, Pulse Nigeria cannot confirm the authenticity of these claims made by the singer’s former associates. These unverified claims, whether true or false, echoed earlier accusations circulating online from individuals claiming to be connected to the Idibia family.

The situation escalated dramatically when 2Baba unexpectedly joined the livestream, allegedly to defend Natasha and confront the speakers. What happened next shocked thousands of live viewers.

A loud, fierce argument between 2Baba and Natasha was reportedly heard off-camera. Screams were audible. Viewers could hear the tension clearly. And Daddy Freeze abruptly ended the session.

The fallout was swift and severe. On Tuesday, December 2, the Edo State House of Assembly issued a formal summons for Hon. Natasha Osawaru. The House Committee on Ethics and Privileges demanded that she explain how her personal conduct had allegedly brought the Assembly into disrepute. This action underscored the seriousness of the situation. It was no longer online noise. It had entered the official record of a legislative body.

As of the time of this report, 2Baba has not issued a formal statement. His silence has created a vacuum filled with speculation, alleged leaked audio clips, and unverified videos, including one circulating widely in which he begged Natasha for forgiveness. None of these materials have been officially authenticated.

It is also important to clarify a major point of confusion spreading across social media. Hon. Natasha Osawaru is not Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who is currently dealing with her own separate political and legal issues. The shared first name has caused online misidentification, especially among international audiences.

All eyes now turn to the Edo State House of Assembly, where Natasha is expected to appear in the coming days.