Annie Macaulay Changes Surname Back to "Idibia" Amid 2Baba Saga

Annie Macaulay Changes Surname Back to “Idibia" Amid 2Baba Saga

On Thursday, December 4, 2025, Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay quietly changed her instagram username back to Annie Idibia, sparking immediate conversation across social media platforms.

The move comes months after her separation from musician 2Baba in March 2025. After they separated, Annie switched to her maiden name "Macaulay" and her posts turned to themes of healing, self-worth, and personal rediscovery. Her Instagram feed transformed to a space of empowerment, filled with quotes about independence and moving forward. She seemed determined to rebuild her identity outside of her marriage, and her followers rallied behind her during what happened to be a difficult transition.

But while Annie was healing in relative peace, her ex-husband 2Baba found himself thrust into a different kind of spotlight. His new marriage to Edo State lawmaker Natasha Osawaru has recently become the subject of intense public scrutiny, especially following a series of explosive incidents at Gatwick Airport and in London shops. 

Reports of mistreatment emerged, police were called to the scene, and videos from the incidents quickly went viral. The drama quickly went viral, dominating social media and sparking fierce debates about the couple's relationship.

As the rumors got worse, 2Baba posted a video asking people to calm down. He said “This is getting out of hand," warning that all the attention was "putting Natasha at risk". 

He also addressed a viral "Help me" message that had briefly appeared on his Instagram Story before being deleted, firmly denying that he had posted it.

Right in the middle of this chaos, Annie made her silent but significant move. She changed her Instagram name back to "Annie Idibia" without any caption, explanation, or accompanying post. Just the update itself, sitting there for everyone to notice.

And notice they did. The reactions flooded in almost instantly. Some people believe this hints at a possible reconciliation with 2Baba, especially now that his new marriage is facing so much public pressure. Others see it differently, maybe it's just a personal decision to reclaim the name that built her career and public identity, regardless of relationship drama.

Annie hasn't said anything about it. No explanation, no replies to fans, no clarification whatsoever. Her silence has everyone guessing, but one thing is certain, this simple change has thrust her back into the conversation and reminded everyone of her connection to 2Baba's current situation.

Her reasons remain unclear. But the quiet move has kept her at the center of a saga that continues to grip social media.