Father-of-7, 2Face Idibia, Reveals His Happiest & Saddest Moments

Nigerian music star 2Face Idibia has opened up on his happiest and saddest moments during the span of his career, the key factors to being a successful musician, and more.

Speaking in an interview with the SunNews during the weekend, the father of seven reveals:

”There are so many first moments I could describe as my happiest. For me, it has been a string of firsts, and I am glad that I am a pioneer. Officially, I was the first artiste to be endorsed by a very big company and that was a very happy moment for me. I was the first to be declared by a big record label as the first artiste to sell above a million copies. I was the first to be on the popular Billboard charts.

I was also the first Nigerian artiste to have his music played on MTV Base Africa. In fact, the list is endless; and my kids are huge sources of inspiration for me, even though, when they were coming and I was rejoicing that I was going to be a dad, some people were complaining; thanks to their mums and my wife.”

Saddest moments

”My saddest moment was when they were writing things about me some years ago while I was celebrating the kids coming. Some people were using it against me, and saying some hurtful things to put me down.

Another sad moment was when I lost my dad. All of a sudden I realised that this man who used to carry us on his shoulders and take us out for shopping and all that was going to die. Although, I tried all I could but I couldn’t help him, and he died. I cried like a baby,” he lamented.

The music legend identified respect for people, humility, talent and belief in oneself as key factors to being a successful musician.

“The number one factor to success is that you have to be ready mentally, physically, spiritually and every other ‘ally’. You have to be ready to face challenges.

Number two is respect. You must respect people because people are the backbones of your success and failure. Respect your fans and the people that contributed in one way or the other to your career, because there is no artiste that can come out and say he or she is an island.

You must have some level of humility as well. It’s not necessary that you greet everybody you see on the road; but you have to know that since you have put yourself out there, you must be humble. And finally, you need to have talent; talent is key because it is the foundation on which you will build your career as a musician.”

On his career.

”You know, there is this thing about life. If you have been planning and aiming for something, you wouldn’t be so surprised when you eventually get to that place.

Like when I started music as a career, there was an intention to go all the way but the speed, magnitude and stardom that came with success was overwhelming at one point. And that was because when we were planning this, we never knew it will get this big, so we just had to re-adjust to the new level on ground.

So, for me, I will say that I worked towards it. So, when it started happening, I wasn’t so surprised.”

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Despite his success, 2baba says he is not yet fulfilled.

“I am somewhere now but not exactly the place and position I want to be. I still want to go far. I am still hungry to achieve other things as a business man and not just a musician”

“I am not somebody that likes to regret. I feel that whatever that happens has happened. The only thing I think of is how to blend and turn things positively. I don’t just sit down; fold my hands and start regretting. Instead, I re-adjust and move on.”

Recall that before 2baba proposed and got married to Annie Idibia, she was only one of the trinity of baby mamas. She however emerged as the chosen one who got the ring.

The couple celebrated 2 years wedding anniversary in March and have two lovely kids together.

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