Hip-pop superstar, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2face, has revealed that he was in tears watching Nigerians protest on Monday against the current administration.
2face was expected to lead the nationwide march, but pulled out one day before the protest.
In a video he posted on Instagram on Tuesday, the African Queen crooner said he would continue speaking for the people, even though he had been labelled as a coward.
“I watched with tears in my eyes as Nigerians came out yesterday to speak up and protest on the streets, on social media, Television and radio,” he said.
“I watched as Nigerians demonstrated that no one voice is louder than another. I also watched as people called me a coward but I am happy I am a coward who spoke out…”, he said.
2face has had to deny that he was picked up by the Department of Security Service (DSS), thereby forcing him to dissociate himself from the protests.
from Dailypost.
*I Hope Tubaba listened to the advice given to him by Comedian Gordons?
Gordons said Tubaba is the only Illiterate he knows who can sing well and that he should use the weapon he has to fight the government and not lead protests..By weapon he meant Music.
He asked that if Tuface was given a Mic to speak,what would he say?
He says Fela and some others he mentioned used the weapon they know to fight the government in power..Please Tubaba listen to that advice on IG and see if you might like it.
Hmmm.....tubaba trending
ReplyDeleteSee Gordons that also struggles to express himself calling another an illiterate, wonders shall never end in Nigeria.
DeleteGordons, if intellectuals are talking, can you even talk? With your grammatical blunders, terrible diction and pronunciation?? Common get lost.
All the people some of you worship abroad are not educated up to degree level, nonsense.
Yes he will sure make it. He is a recognized voice and he wi continue to, you fight government with sence.
DeleteTubaba give it a rest already na. We've forgiven your "non-cowardice", stop forcing yourself down our throat. And yes, please sing. You do that so well.
DeleteAnd that's how I almost fell victim to scammers all in my desperation to get a job. Hmmm. God please compensate me.
Good morning everyone
Uncle weeper! Continue to weep you hear? The protest in Abj was a good one, was proud to participate. If govt will hear our cries and make it easier for us in this country is a story for another day .
DeleteI dont understand the basis for always calling Tuface an illiterate. Is it because he didnt attend a university? Many rich and influential people didn't attend uni. Why isnt everyone calling them illiterates? People are just quick to label Tuface an illiterate, the same way they label women "ashawo".
DeleteNot going to uni doesn't automatically make someone an illiterate. Let them stop it abeg
E don do Mr Tuface
DeleteThank you @Tilly. People throwing around the word illiterate because of a lack of University degree. An illiterate has no formal education at all, and cannot read/write.
DeleteNdi obi agu! If the protest matters so much to you the floor is open to stage a 1-man protest and register your greviances lol
DeleteJUST DO IT! You've got 24hrs in a day maximize it and send your photos to Stella so we can celebrate your brevity!
Gordons was just joking abeg. He has apologized to Tuface
DeleteWhy call him an illiterate? It is damn berating in any context abeg. Every other thing mad sense but for calling him an illiterate. That's rather too spiteful.
DeleteWho is he anyway?
Yes, you shouldn't be talking again TuBaba, start singing, we don't care if you cried, you didn't walk so SING!
ReplyDeletePlease epp me and tell him
DeleteGbam!
DeleteGordons have a point but calling Tuface an illiterate outrightly isn't fair.
DeleteMy God @ pipi Lee..lmaooooooooo.."WORD"
DeleteHe missed an opportunity to catapult his status, he really shld weep.
ReplyDeleteNa he should wail. Tubaba missed a great opportunity. Let me stop with the judgment cos am not in his shoes.
DeleteHe is up there already... He has always been an advocate of peaceful coexistence "one love", a government critic " e be like say", an inspiration/hustler "nfana baga" ....
DeleteHe gat no other place than the Studio, hiting government from the conform of his room. And not let people hijack his emancipation dream then use as a political tool to disrupt government.
He didn't believe the protest will go on
DeleteChicken heart guy *lol*
The fact is no one REALLY knows why he backed out at the last minute.
DeleteThis is Nigeria you know. Practically anything goes!
Tubaba instead of him to just shush about the matter he put himself out there for more insult
ReplyDeleteExactly!!! Nigerians never see anything wrong with their behavior. He still has the audacity to open his mouth again!! Rubbish!!😠😠😠😠😠😠
DeleteTubaba want to turn I to a drama king, anyways your music has always been selling since 19000.
ReplyDeleteTuface isn't really a drama king. Its unfortunate this happened. The guy don hear "whin" for Nigerian's hand. I pity am.
DeleteStella don't mind that jealous Gordon's. He should keep his advice to himself.
ReplyDeleteOga all-face e don do ooo we don't need any explanation.
ReplyDeleteBaba e don do na. Go and make music. Thank you
ReplyDeleteOK, seen!
ReplyDeleteThere was one line he said that I'm really proud of him for he said and I quote 'I'm happy you people didn't lose your voice even tho I lost mine'
ReplyDeleteI am quite certain he was threatened cos from the video, his eyes looked like he had cried before. Maybe while they were torturing him or because he was sad about what he was being made to do under duress.
Gbam! That video was shot under duress.
DeleteHe cried and washed his face before being "forced" to read out those unfavorable line.
But sha im face clean for that video dieeeeee. Fine guy. 😀😀😀😀😀😀😀
Tuface's eyes have always been red na and he's always had those under Eye bags. Like always.
DeleteHe cried and washed his face bawo.
😂😂😂
....and he wept. Oh how he wept.
ReplyDeleteWeep no more Sire. They said they've heard our cries.
An illiterate is a person who is unable to read or write. Gordons is a big fool. Stella is a bigger fool for putting it out here. Tuface is NOT an illiterate. Stella, u are there in Germany sitting ur fat full of shit butt typing nonsense
ReplyDeleteAnnie welcome
DeleteI will rather marry rich handsome guy like 2baba but not with 2 baby mamas o o
Than getting married to a broke ass Prof of English
Lilly simpleton, fuck off abeg. Na u I talk to? Bastard
DeleteThis anonymous might be lib or the other one, not necessary Annie.
DeleteWhy cussing Stella? She is doing her job!
DeleteGo and attack Gordons.
Stella u fall my hand badly with agreeing with Gordons. Like Tuface sang who God has blessed no man can curse. Did we not all watch the video? It could be seen that Tuface was under duress. Tuface, ur star will continue shine!!!!
DeleteEayaaaaa
ReplyDeleteStella did u just say Gordon's advice? Wow. Was that an advice? So you are in the league of people who believe it's only a politician or an activist that has the right to start a protest? Na today people don dey sing against the government? What did that ever achieve? Are u saying u aren't aware that a protest has the ability of raising international interest and hence atleast ruffle the feathers of these sick politicians? Shebi u kuku aren't in Naija, how would u even understand??? Hian. Let me just Negodu here.
ReplyDeleteThey should give 2face a break,hian! As if it's speaking through his music that is better, Fela did and I read what happened to him. Idris abdulkareem(hope I'm correct) did too I think. Remember the time of "Nigeria Jagger Jagger, everything scatter scatter" and how it was banned and the man just faded away...
DeleteAt least he tried.
I think u are right .I remember what happened to fela and idris.charly boy has no career.They would have destroyed tuface.
DeleteHe disappointed Nigerians,Charly Boy and Co dat came out what happened to dem?But Thank God without him d protest was a success.Make he pack himself go one side
ReplyDeleteINNOCENT IDIBIA 2FACE, what's this video for? Redemption for your absence in the protest? Are you trying to correct your wrong? What made you loose your voice when it was desperately needed? What if others CHICKENED out like you did will the protest still hold? What's the point you want to make here? Guess you have found your voice back again? Very well said but the TRUTH remains that you are still a COWARD. It's hard turning back the hand of the clock. I will still listen to your songs but you are still a COWARD until you prove yourself OTHERWISE. Fela will not be forgotten because he was BRAVE. They burnt his house, killed his mother, harassed him and at the end he died from other causes but not because he revolted. Sadly, when 2FACE is remembered in history, it will be because of COWARDICE. You lost your chance of becoming a HERO. As painful as your disappointment is, yet you are better than many who said nothing or didn't even come out to protest. Its painful to have others take glory for what you initiated. Next time Nigerians won't take your words serious. You did your best but it wasn't good enough as expected. Redeem yourself 2FACE and STAND UP man, for your children and for our children. We have forgiven you but we won't FORGET in a hurry. #IStandWithNigeria
DeleteDon't mind dd chicken heart guy
DeleteNo wonder babes be dey use e head
Charly Man surprised us
Please where's Joe Oyemankin? Not sure with d spelling
I think say she go show for this thing
Lol
Joe-odumakin
DeleteTnk me Larra!
You people wey dey jump up and down dey shout 2baba this 2baba that, I sure say common placard una no carry pass una gate sef.
DeleteAwon suegbe
Tuface can't and should never be compared with fela.stoppit!fela was/is everything tuface will never be.strong men don't give up even when faced with death.
ReplyDeleteCry me a river tuface, you missed an opportunity to make history.
ReplyDeleteNor mind this one
DeleteAbeg shut up jare. I don tell you say i no want to hear pim from you again.
ReplyDeleteMummy grow up
DeleteIs Tubaba an Illiterate? Certainly not. Na wa!
ReplyDeleteNo matter what, I like the gentle man.
I wonder oo, someone that did OND at IMT that you people are calling illiterate. I s he not more educated than our president? Tubaba speaks better than plenty people I know.
DeletePlease! Enough with tubaba! He is human! Which one is, illiterate? Must you insult him before advising him?
ReplyDeleteCOME TO THINK OF IT, IF HE DIDN'T INITIATE THE PROTEST, MAY THERE WOULDN'T HAVE BEEN A REASON FOR ANYONE TO BE ON THE STREET ON M0NDAY. TU FACE IGNITED THE FIRE AND EVERYONE CUT UP WITH IT. A COWARD COME UP WITH SUCH AN IDEA. HOWEVER, GORDONS ADVICE IS ONE IN A MILLION FOR YOU 2 BABA. JESU OLUGBALA
ReplyDeleteTubaba did not Initiate the protest, he jumped on it and made it popular and we quiet appreciate that but he shouldn't start what he can't finish next time oh ....am glad he admitted that he lost his voice though(cowardice). Let him continue protesting via social media and through his music but he should never try to lead people on any match.com cos' he simply CAN'T. However, I don't believe he's an illiterate though, he just doesn't have the balls to lead any rebellion.
DeleteAwwwwww! Tubaba getting emotional! Runs to listen to emotional by Carl Thomas!!!!😍😍😍😍
ReplyDeleteHehehehehe! You people here won't kill me with your comments! I just love this blog man!
DeleteTuface is a living legend, that silly Gordons and his goatie no get respect for tubaba no lele
ReplyDeleteHave some respek for that word 'Legend', it shouldn't be used lightly.
DeleteI hope you went out to protest. With all your comments so far. I'm guessing you held a big placard above your head.
DeleteY weep after backing out? Move on bro!
ReplyDeleteStella notice the difference between this video and the initial one?
ReplyDeleteIn video 1 : dude had puffy eyes, dude was not groomed his beards were rough and for an entertainer he kept looking at the ceiling and wouldn't look at the camera.
Video 2 was a breath of fresh air, the usual bubbly "hey my people" was what he started with! Unlike the Dear, Nigerians of video 1.
He looked properly groomed in video 2 and MOST IMPORTANTLY he looked into the camera, had a slight smile and was brimming with confidence!
Thunder from Sambisa forest fire security forces o despite his denials.
Tuface saving your family from the imminent threat was the WISEST thing you did!
Leave the leaking mouths that'll keep drooling spittle all over the Internet and lastly Gordons advice will help further this cause a bit.
God bless the Idibia Family
We understand he was threatened, we also understand he was selfish like most of us including me, we need selfless and fearless leaders, Tuface isn't one, he can rest already!
DeleteAmen IJN. His name is Tubaba not fela! Stop comparing! Let the guy be!
DeletePeepee nwa...Tubaba never claimed to be a leader neither does he want to be one. supporting a protest and being "the face" of the protest doesn't automatically suggest he should adhere to standards of leadership!
DeleteWho leadership epp for Naija? Ask the Abiola family, I'm sure they'd turn back the hands of time if they could.
INNOCENT IDIBIA 2FACE, what's this video for? Redemption for your absence in the protest? Are you trying to correct your wrong? What made you loose your voice when it was desperately needed? What if others CHICKENED out like you did will the protest still hold? What's the point you want to make here? Guess you have found your voice back again? Very well said but the TRUTH remains that you are still a COWARD. It's hard turning back the hand of the clock. I will still listen to your songs but you are still a COWARD until you prove yourself OTHERWISE. Fela will not be forgotten because he was BRAVE. They burnt his house, killed his mother, harassed him and at the end he died from other causes but not because he revolted. Sadly, when 2FACE is remembered in history, it will be because of COWARDICE. You lost your chance of becoming a HERO. As painful as your disappointment is, yet you are better than many who said nothing or didn't even come out to protest. Its painful to have others take glory for what you initiated. Next time Nigerians won't take your words serious. You did your best but it wasn't good enough as expected. Redeem yourself 2FACE and STAND UP man, for your children and for our children. We have forgiven you but we won't FORGET in a hurry. #IStandWithNigeria
ReplyDeleteMy friend, its okay! We have heard you! Haba! How many times will you post this? If you like post it a million times, it won't stop his increase of luv from his fans! Bitter souls!
DeleteGordon has apologised to 2face for calling him an illiterate ..which advice again are you saying he should take...abeg 2 face has to do what a man has to do..he is still the hero
ReplyDeleteI very rarely comment because I no get time as my friend with plenty work and academic work loads !
ReplyDeleteBut really upset about the insults and label of illiterate given to Tubaba !
Nigerians are so backward and judgemental, hypocrites!
Does someone become an illiterate just because he or she didn't have a university degree?
The answer is No!
So why then is this guy who can construct good and articulate English becomes an illiterate! As am sure very well TUBABA can read and write!
OMG! How many Nigerians have uni degrees including your current president?
How many Oyibo people, entertainers etc even have a uni degree? The answer is very very few and yet they are impacting their society and world at large !
Lots of so called Nigerian uni graduates cannot formulate correct sentences !
It's never about uni degrees but about who one is and how one in impacting positive changes in the society!
ENOUGH OF THIS ILLITERATE TALK!
TUBABA IS BY NO MEANS ANY ILLITERATE
PEOPLE SHOULD CHECK THE MEANING OF ILLITERACY
I AGREED TUBABA FALL HAND BIG TIME BY BACKING OUT AT THE MOST CRUCIAL TIME BUT I BELIEVE SOMETHING SIGNIFICANT MUST HAVE MADE HIM DO THAT !
SILLY NIGERIANS STOP THE INSULTS ALREADY
YOU STELLA SHOULD KNOW BETTER
I STILL LOVE TUBABA
AT LEAST HE SPOKE OUT FOR NIGERIANS FOR ONCE !
Thank you so much for this comment @ Kk mark. A lot of them envy tubaba but don't know that Tubaba is loved and respected worldwide not just Nigeria or Africa but worldwide!
DeleteYour comment, is very apt!@KK Mark
DeleteI am even surprised that Stella would give Gordon's suggest a nod of approval.
Odigwe really.
That's it
DeleteYes 2face is a coward. One thing is to stand as activist, another thing is to know that your life will always be in danger in a country like Nigeria. If 2face was killed today because he matched for the sake of Nigeria problem, he will be legend like bob Marley and co. When people call him legend I wonder why he is referred as one because he is not. "African queen" which is his most sorted song can't make him a legend.
ReplyDeleteIn other hand, I will advise 2Face to register with any university in the U.K. to study any course of his choice. To avoid insults being thrown at him because of his educational background. Even in Buckingham university, he can apply for fast track after 18months he is done. To avoid Nigerians tagging him as illiterate because anyone without a degree in Nigeria is called illiterate.
Tuface attended IMT enugu abi? Wetin make am illiterate?
DeleteYea, it's ok Tubaba. You have tried your best. Maybe if you hadn't raised your voice, no protest would have been held.
ReplyDeleteI'm 70% sure Tubaba was threatened and maybe with what he holds dear to his heart (family). Anybody in his shoes would have done so.
I like your courage Tubaba. Go and cry no more cos Men don't cry
As for Gordon, You dare call Tubaba an illiterate? I was really disappointed at your statement. You are still struggling with spoken English, Kettle calling pot black. You don't have a right to do that.
Don't remind him he is an illiterate Gordon, he knows. Abi is it your illiterate.
That was how my neighbor called my motherless 3-years-old-niece that was pooing'Shiti shiti'
and typical of little kids, my niece told him 'I will tell my mummy for you'
My silly neighbor asked my niece 'Do you have a mother?'
I cried my eyes out when i was told on my return home and I couldn't eat (Must he remind the little boy that he doesn't have a mom)
Note: This particular neighbor has two kids of his own.
Heeeeey!!!!! Put that animals number here let me help you curse him!! He will die an untimely death for saying that to an innocent child that lost the mum....oooo reading this has spoilt my whole day..pls put his number here...Chai!!! What a bastard...
DeleteOh Lord!
DeleteWhat is wrong with some people????
Imagine telling a little boy that???
This just saddened me.
How are u dear? It's well. God sees all.
Damn! Insensitive he-goat, I hope your nephew will be able to forget this act. 😔
DeletePray*
Delete......................Fela will not be forgotten because he was BRAVE. They burnt his house, killed his mother, harassed him and at the end he died from other causes but not because he revolted. Sadly, when 2FACE is remembered in history, it will be because of COWARDICE. You lost your chance of becoming a HERO....................................................
ReplyDeleteand where is fela now? what exactly do you know about fela? so you would have preferred tuface sacrifice his life and family for YOU? no, he's a wise guy, although he never should have instigated a protest.
when people like abiola,dele giwa and saro wiwa died for standing up for nigerians, did it stop goverment from doing what they planned to do? what has happened to their families? do you even remember then?
you seem to me to be the very illiterate, you must be a witch, its pple like you that we should protest against.
Stella olodo, is 2face a hip hop artist?
ReplyDeletePls enough with the lnsult how many of u came out to protest.most of us just sat down at home and type rubbish here
ReplyDeleteTubaba should just forget them.
ReplyDeleteYou for vex carry card go outside go protest. Or were you paid to cancel? What's your tears worth now? Regrets or the money dey choke you to tears? Next time, don't tweet just act!!
ReplyDeleteJudas Iscariot is not a good mentor to follow. APC is dead with their Philistine giant leader!.u no dey read bible. Hian!
Fear factor, fear of d unknown, nobody wan die but de wan go heaven
ReplyDeleteYea, I was eating when I was told and I tearfully left the food even though hunger wan kill me that day cos I left home in the morning without a breakfast and returned at night.
ReplyDelete@ Oby O, No one needs to curse him cos I wasn't trained to abuse/curse. Thanks for your concern.I no even get the man number.lol. Chukwu mmacha ihe nile. God bless.
The only thing is that it gets to me and my mom when such comments are made and it demoralizes one.
@ General's wife. Am fine thank you. God bless