Isabella Idibia confirmed that some men who approach her romantically are also looking for a route to her father, Nigerian music star 2Baba, asking her to pass their music along to him.
The 17-year-old actress and entertainer made the disclosure during a radio interview while discussing her experiences with dating. She said people her age date, but she has not had a serious relationship yet.
“People of my age date obviously, but it just haven’t been in the cards for me yet. But obviously, if I really like someone then…” she said.
When asked if potential suitors ever tried to use a relationship with her as an opportunity to get access to 2Baba for a musical collaboration, Isabella confirmed that this happens. She said some people ask her to send their music to her father or play it for him.
“Yes. They’ll ask me to send stuff to my dad or play it for him, and I’m like, there’s so much you can do really,” she said.
Her comments suggest that her relationship with her father’s career can sometimes become part of how some people approach her, particularly those seeking opportunities in the music industry.
Isabella is the daughter of 2Baba and actress Annie Macaulay-Idibia. She has also begun establishing her own career in entertainment and made her acting debut in 2026 in actor IK Ogbonna’s film The Seed of the Ghetto.
The revelation has since generated attention online, with the full exchange offering more context to the shorter quote circulating on social media.
During the interview, Isabella was asked directly whether she believed some suitors were trying to use her connection to 2Baba to get music opportunities. She confirmed that some ask her to send their music to her father or play it for him, but she did not say whether she had ever agreed to do so. She said there is much more people can do when trying to pursue a genuine relationship.
Her response points to a dynamic that comes with being the child of one of Africa’s most recognisable music figures. 2Baba, born Innocent Idibia, has been a dominant force in Nigerian music for decades, first as a member of the group Plantashun Boiz and later as a solo artist with hits that have defined the Afrobeats and R&B scene across the continent. His influence in the industry makes access to him a valuable commodity for emerging musicians.
Isabella has been carving out her own space in entertainment. Her acting debut in The Seed of the Ghetto marked her first major screen role, and she has been building a public profile separate from her parents. She is also active on social media, where she has a following of her own.
The interview did not go into detail about whether any of these approaches had led to actual relationships or whether she had ever passed music to her father. Isabella did not name any of the men who had approached her in this way. She kept her comments general, describing the pattern without singling anyone out.
Her comments arrive at a time when the children of prominent African entertainers are increasingly stepping into the public eye. Some have leveraged their family names to launch careers in music, film, and fashion. Others have spoken about the complications that come with those connections, including the difficulty of knowing whether people are interested in them for who they are or for who their parents are.
Isabella framed her experience in practical terms. She did not express frustration or anger about the situation. She stated it as a fact of life, noting that people will try what they can. Her tone suggested she is aware of the dynamic and has learned to navigate it without letting it define her approach to relationships.
The full interview has not been released in transcript form, but the portions that have circulated online show Isabella speaking openly and without hesitation. She did not seem caught off guard by the question, and her answer came quickly. The exchange has drawn reactions from fans and observers, with many commenting on the awkward position such requests put her in.
Some of the attention has focused on the audacity of the approach. Asking a teenager to play your music for her famous father is a direct play for access, and Isabella’s response acknowledged that she sees it for what it is. She did not say whether she finds the requests flattering or annoying. She simply confirmed they happen.
According to Pulse.ng.
