Nigerian social media and entertainment circles. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the drama that unfolded between music legend 2Baba (Innocent Idibia) and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Daddy Freeze’s Instagram Live.

1. A few weeks prior, 2Baba had made a shocking public announcement that he was separating from his wife of 12 years, renowned actress Annie Macaulay-Idibia. This announcement sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry.
2. Swirling Rumors: Immediately after the separation announcement, rumors began to circulate that 2Baba was in a romantic relationship with Senator Natasha Akpoti, who represents Kogi Central. Both parties had remained silent on the matter, fueling public speculation.
3. The Interview: Popular and controversial media personality Daddy Freeze, known for his “Free The Sheeple” online show, invited 2Baba for a live interview to address the situation. The public was eagerly awaiting 2Baba’s side of the story.

The interview started calmly enough but quickly took a sharp and dramatic turn.

1. 2Baba’s Confirmation: During the interview, Daddy Freeze directly asked 2Baba about the rumors linking him to Senator Natasha. In a stunning moment, 2Baba confirmed the relationship. He stated that while they were not officially dating, he had deep feelings for her and acknowledged that they were more than just friends. He said, “I’m not going to lie… I have feelings for her… I love her.”
2. The Surprise Call: Emboldened by 2Baba’s confession, Daddy Freeze did the unexpected: he told 2Baba he was going to call Senator Natasha live on air to get her reaction. 2Baba, seemingly caught up in the moment, agreed.
3. Natasha’s Furious Reaction: When Daddy Freeze connected the call and put Senator Natasha on speaker, she was clearly caught off guard and not pleased. The atmosphere immediately shifted from a confession to a confrontation.
   • Her Tone: Natasha sounded angry and flustered. She immediately questioned why she was being put on a live Instagram session without her prior knowledge or consent.
   • The Exchange: She could be heard saying things like, “Why would you put me on live like this?” and “This is not right.” She expressed her frustration at being ambushed in such a public manner.
   • 2Baba’s Defense: 2Baba tried to calm her down, reiterating his feelings and saying he just wanted to be honest. However, his attempt to smooth things over only seemed to escalate her anger.
   • The Abrupt End: Feeling ambushed and disrespected, Senator Natasha abruptly ended the call, leaving 2Baba and Daddy Freeze stunned on the live stream.

Many people criticized both men for their handling of the situation. They felt it was insensitive and disrespectful to ambush the senator on a live show, especially given the sensitive nature of the topic. Some saw it as a classic case of men not respecting a woman’s privacy or consent.

A smaller faction criticized the senator, questioning why she was so angry if the relationship was legitimate. They felt her reaction was overly dramatic.