- 2Baba Reflects on ‘African Queen which brought him international fame and recognition.
- The song also introduced unexpected challenges in his music career.
- 2Baba emphasizes other hits in his catalogue that fans love equally.
- Longstanding dispute with former bandmate Blackface continues to stir controversy.
In a recent appearance on the Entertainment & Lifestyle show that went viral on Sunday, 2Baba, also known as 2Face Idibia, shared his thoughts on how his iconic 2004 song ‘African Queen’ has influenced his career.
The multi-award-winning artist described the track as a “huge blessing” that also came with complications. “That song has been a very huge blessing and e don turn to problem join for me, you know, but like I said earlier, I’m grateful for everything,” he said.
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While ‘African Queen’ propelled him to international fame, 2Baba emphasized that he has many other songs that resonate deeply with fans. “There are so many other songs I have that are brilliant, and many people resonate with them too,” he added.
Released as part of his debut solo album Face 2 Face, the song earned him prestigious awards including BET, MTV Europe, and MOBO honours, making him the first African artiste to achieve this hat-trick.
However, the track has also been the center of controversy. 2Baba’s former Plantashun Boiz bandmate, Ahmedu Augustine Obiabo, popularly known as Blackface, has repeatedly accused him of stealing the song, a claim 2Baba denies, insisting it was a joint creation during their band days.
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The dispute resurfaced in August 2025 when Billboard named ‘African Queen’ the “Greatest Afrobeats Song of All Time,” sparking renewed debate among fans and industry watchers.
Despite the challenges, 2Baba maintains that the song’s success has been pivotal in his career and remains grateful for the platform it has given him to influence music across Africa and beyond.
