2Baba and Other Stars Thrived After Leaving Groups

The article discusses how several Nigerian music stars became more famous after leaving their respective groups. Innocent Idibia, known as 2Baba, was a member of Plantashun Boiz and achieved immense success with his solo career, particularly with his debut album, Face 2 Face, which included the hit "African Queen." Chibuzor Oji, also known as Faze, launched his solo career with the album Faze Alone, producing popular songs like "Kolomental." Tony Tetuila, initially part of The Remedies, found solo success with his 2001 hit, which became a Nigerian anthem.

Eedris Abdulkareem, another member of The Remedies, gained recognition for his socially conscious music, particularly with his impactful 2002 song. Lastly, Lanre Dabiri, known as eLDee, was part of Trybesmen and also pursued a successful solo career.

Each of these artists demonstrated that leaving a successful group could lead to an equally successful individual career.