{"id":121548,"date":"2025-08-22T10:19:18","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T09:19:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=121548"},"modified":"2025-08-22T10:19:18","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T09:19:18","slug":"2baba-makes-billboards-top-50-afrobeat-songs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/2baba-makes-billboards-top-50-afrobeat-songs\/","title":{"rendered":"2Baba Makes Billboard\u2019s Top 50 Afrobeat Songs\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>By Oscar Okhifo<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Legendary Nigerian singer, Innocent Ujah Idibia, known globally as 2Baba, has further cemented his legacy following one of the most prestigious recognitions in recent memory. His 2004 classic \u201cAfrican Queen\u201d has been crowned the greatest Afrobeats song of all time on Billboard\u2019s 2025 \u201c50 Best Afrobeats Songs of All Time\u201d list .<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Taking to social media, his wife Natasha Osawaru,\u00a0 who also serves as an Edo State lawmaker, celebrated his success with heartfelt praise: \u201cCongratulations, my husband. Ain\u2019t nobody badder than you. You are a living legend and a blessing to all of us. You\u2019ve made Nigeria proud. I salute you.\u201d<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Billboard\u2019s editorial team ranked \u201cAfrican Queen\u201d at No. 1, noting its revolutionary impact on Afrobeats. The track introduced 2Baba as a standout solo artist following the dissolution of Plantashun Boiz, and became a defining anthem celebrated for its emotional depth and cultural resonance .<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Music heavyweights have also taken to various social media platforms to applaud the singer:<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Timaya, acclaimed singer, referred to 2Baba as \u201cthe godfather of modern Afrobeat,\u201d emphasizing the enduring influence of his work.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Veteran music executive Kenny Ogungbe, who once promoted 2Baba under Kennis Music, called the accolade \u201clong overdue\u201d for someone who &#8220;laid the foundation for today\u2019s global Afrobeat wave.\u201d<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>On social media, the hashtag #2BabaBillboardLegend trended, with one fan channeling nostalgic reverence:<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>&#8220;Africa Queen was the gateway song that made the world fall in love with Afrobeat. 2Baba deserves all the flowers&#8221;<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>This recognition is another feather on 2Baba\u2019s storied cap\u00a0 and Natasha has been a constant pillar of support. After his separation from long-time wife Annie Idibia, 2Baba married Natasha in a traditional ceremony on July 25, 2025, attended by close family members .<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Despite scrutiny, 2Baba maintained that his bond with Natasha is rooted in peace of mind and true love, describing her as a woman of dignity, value, beauty, and intelligence.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0Earlier this year, when Natasha received a Human Resources award, he hailed her publicly as a \u201cbeautiful lawmaker\u201d and pledged his unwavering support. 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