2Baba Reflects on "African Queen" Impact Amid Controversy

Nigerian music legend 2Baba, also known as Innoc Idibia, opened up about how his iconic track "African Queen" transformed his career, leading to global fame and numerous awards. Despite its success, the song has been surrounded by controversy, with former bandmate Blackface accusing 2Baba of stealing the song.

However, 2Baba maintains that it was a collaborative effort. The song's enduring popularity has solidified its place in Afrobeat history, even being ranked as one of the greatest Afrobeat songs of all time by Billboard in August 2025.