Nigerian music legend, 2Face Idibia has opened up about the bitter-sweet nature of his hit song ‘African Queen’.
Speaking on the Entertainment & Lifestyle show, he described it as both a blessing and a burden in his decades-long career.
He said, “That song has been a huge blessing and e don turn to problem join for me, you know, but like I said earlier, I’m grateful for everything.
The 2004 classic catapulted him to international fame, earning him numerous awards and cementing his status as one of Africa’s biggest music exports.
However, the song’s success has also been marred by controversy, with 2Baba’s former bandmate, Blackface accusing him of stealing the song.
2Baba has consistently denied the claim, stating that the song was a collaborative effort during their band days.
Despite the challenges, 2Face said he remains grateful for the song’s impact on his career.
He highlights that while “African Queen” remains his most iconic song, he has created many other notable works that fans deeply connect with.
“There are so many other songs I have that are brilliant, and many people resonate with them too,” he said.
The song’s legacy was recently reaffirmed when Billboard named it the “Greatest Afrobeats Song of All Time”.
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