Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay has sparked major online buzz after quietly switching her Instagram name back to Annie Idibia, a move that comes right in the middle of the ongoing drama involving her ex-husband, Innocent “2Baba” Idibia, and his current wife, Natasha Osawaru.
The update immediately went viral as fans quickly began sharing screenshots across social media.
Annie’s Sudden Name Reversion Raises Questions
Although Annie has not given any explanation for the change, many Nigerians are already reading deeper meanings into it.
Some believe she simply chose to return to a name that remains part of her identity, while others argue the timing is “too perfectly aligned” with the current controversy.
Drama Escalates After Viral UK Incident
For days, the situation surrounding 2Baba and Natasha has dominated online conversations.
A viral video recently showed the singer being approached by UK police officers outside a retail store.
In the footage, officers question him before placing him in handcuffs.
The clip triggered widespread concern among fans.
Tension Spills Over on Daddy Freeze’s Live
Not long after the police video surfaced, another moment went viral.
During an Instagram Live session hosted by Daddy Freeze, a loud altercation between 2Baba and Natasha was heard in the background.
Just before the stream abruptly ended, 2Baba was heard saying, “What is your problem?”, moments before Natasha grabbed the device.
Fans React to Annie’s Name Change
In the midst of all the commotion, Annie’s move to revert to “Idibia” has drawn a range of reactions online.
Netizens Reactions…
Paul Uchenna Nweke wrote:
“Maybe Tubaba sent her a text message saying “ever since I left youuuuuuuuuuuu, l’ve been through hell and I’m back. And now my baby, 1, l wanna give you all my heart and my soul”.”
Mary Ekpo commented:
“What is going on is that she cannot automatically change that name cos alot of registration is done using her marital name.”
Chinazam Queen said:
“Because of her documents.. her account is verified with idibia.. to change am no dey easy. that’s why you see women still answering husband surname after separation.”
Momoh Isiaka added:
“You see marriage issues when spouses are quarrelling don’t carry it on your head because die minutes they might shock you.”
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