2Face Opens Up About "African Queen" Blessings and Controversies

2Face, also known as Innoc Idibia, discussed the mixed blessings of his iconic song "African Queen" in a recent entertainment show. The song, released in 2004, propelled him to international stardom, winning awards like BET, MTV Europe, and MOBO.

However, controversy surrounding its authorship, with former bandmate Blackface claiming theft, has persisted. The song was even named the greatest Afrobeat song of all time by Billboard in August 2025.