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Popular Nigerian singer, Adekunle Gold has commended legendary musician, Innocent Idibia, aka 2Baba, as his debut solo album, ‘Face2Face’ turns 20.
Gold insisted that the veteran’s timeless artistry and influence is an inspiration to generations of Nigerians.
According to the musician, the African Queen project is “undeniably the blueprint for Afrobeats.”
Sharing the album cover via his X handle, Adekunle Gold wrote: “God bless you, @official2baba! 20 years ago, you dropped a project that’s undeniably the blueprint for Afrobeats.
“Your timeless artistry and influence continue to inspire generations of musicians and fans alike.”
2Baba, then known as 2Face, released his debut solo album, ‘Face2Face’ on May 15, 2003, after breaking away from the boy band, Plantashun Boiz.