Natasha Osawaru Sparks Reactions with ‘Née Idibia’ Introduction

Honourable Natasha Irobosa Osawaru, a 30-year-old lawmaker in the Edo State House of Assembly and fiancée of Nigerian music legend Innocent “2Baba” Idibia, has stirred public reaction after a now-viral moment during a recent plenary session.

Natasha Osawaru Sparks Reactions with ‘Née Idibia’ Introduction

In a circulating video clip, Natasha confidently introduced herself, saying:
“Mr Speaker, my name is Honourable Natasha Irobosa Osawaru née Idibia,” before bursting into laughter. The statement triggered laughter and light teasing from her fellow lawmakers, prompting a brief delay in proceedings.

After asking for a moment to compose herself, she continued with her speech to second a motion raised earlier by a colleague.

Public Reactions Over ‘Née’ Usage

While the moment appeared humorous in the chamber, it ignited debates online—especially around her use of the term “née”, which traditionally indicates a married woman’s maiden name, not her newly adopted surname.

On social media platform X (formerly Twitter), users questioned her understanding of the term:

• Damilare Odulesi, a DevOps consultant, asked, “Does she know what née means?”

• Another user, Eno, added, “You know I even paused for a second.”

• Frank Moore chimed in with, “I confused oo. Abi na me be the mumu?”

Explaining further, a user with the handle @Wandelakanu_ wrote:
“Née Idibia? Does she even know what ‘née’ means? Shouldn’t she have said Hon. Natasha Irobosa Idibia née Osawaru?”

Another user, @HowKilts, clarified: “Née should mean her father’s name.”

Speculations About Secret Marriage

Fueling the online buzz, some users speculated that Natasha and 2Baba may have already tied the knot in secret. Adewale Damilare posted:
“These guys are married already. But having it secretly isn’t an honorable thing though!”

Adding to the speculation, Natasha has now updated her Instagram name to reflect the surname “IDIBIA”, further intensifying curiosity around their relationship status.

Background: 2Baba and Natasha’s Relationship Timeline

The incident comes shortly after reports that 2Baba proposed to Natasha Osawaru, weeks following his public split from longtime partner and actress Annie Idibia. The relationship has been under heavy public scrutiny, with fans questioning the timeline and details surrounding the engagement.

What This Means for the Public Image of Natasha and 2Baba

As a rising political figure and partner to one of Nigeria’s most iconic musicians, Natasha Osawaru’s public statements carry weight—especially as she blends personal identity with political duty. The name confusion, although lighthearted, raises broader conversations around public image, gender roles, and media perception in Nigerian politics.