{
  "id": 14444167,
  "title": "Natasha drops 2Baba’s surname during Edo Assembly introduction",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/natasha-drops-2babas-surname-during-edo-assembly-introduction",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T12:12:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/14/natasha-drops-2babas-surname-during-edo-assembly-introduction/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Edo State House of Assembly member Natasha Osawaru, estranged wife of Nigerian singer 2Baba, caused a stir when she introduced herself during a session using her maiden surname, Osawaru, instead of her husband's surname, Idibia. In a video posted on her Instagram account, Natasha addressed the House, stating, \"Mr Speaker, my name is Honourable Natasha Irobosa Osawaru, member representing the very great people of Egor Constituency and, by God’s grace, the minority leader of this House.\" This change in her introduction sparked reactions and speculation about the state of her marriage to 2Baba. The couple's relationship had been under scrutiny in August following Natasha's unexpected appearance at an Abuja nightclub where the singer was set to perform, where they were seen engaging in a heated exchange. Speculation about a rift between them intensified after Natasha was notably absent from 2Baba's 51st birthday celebration in Victoria Island, Lagos, an event attended by 2Baba's children, his mother Rose Idibia, and several entertainment personalities. Neither Natasha nor 2Baba have publicly confirmed a separation or provided an explanation for her absence from the birthday celebration.",
  "summary": "A member of the Edo State House of Assembly and estranged wife of Nigerian singer, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, Natasha Osawaru, has sparked reactions after introducing herself using her maiden surname, Osawaru, instead of Idibia, her husband’s surname. In a video shared on her Instagram handle, Natasha introduced herself as “Honourable Natasha Irobosa […] Natasha drops 2Baba’s…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}