On March 10, 2025, Nigerian lawmaker Hon. Natasha Osawaru, Deputy Majority Leader of the Edo State House of Assembly, responded to allegations from Rose Idibia, mother of music icon Innocent “2Baba” Idibia, in a post shared by YabaLeftOnline on X. The controversy, detailed in images and excerpts from an interview with journalist Stella Dimoko Korkus, stems from Rose Idibia’s claim that Osawaru used beads to “bewitch” her son, influencing his behavior amid his publicized separation from wife Annie Idibia in early 2025.
“There is nothing diabolical about the beads. He liked them and wore them” – Hon. Natasha Osawaru responds to 2Baba’s mother’s accusation of bewitching him with beads. pic.twitter.com/mHWBh9gae8
— YabaLeftOnline (@yabaleftonline) March 10, 2025
Osawaru’s response, featured in the post (ID: 1899073371788218632), firmly dismisses these accusations, stating, “There is nothing diabolical about the beads. He liked them and wore them.” She explained the beads’ cultural significance, emphasizing their origins in Benin royalty. According to Osawaru, the pearl necklace 2Baba wears was a gift from her grandfather, a knight honored by the Queen of England, symbolizing tradition and love, not manipulation. “Those beads represent a Princess from a Royal family. You know I am from the Igbinedion Royal Family,” she said, clarifying they are “just traditional beads” devoid of any “juju” or diabolical intent.
The interview, conducted by Stella Dimoko Korkus, also addressed public speculation about Osawaru’s influence on 2Baba, including videos alleging she used the beads for control. Osawaru denied these claims, asserting, “I did not wear them on him, he saw them, liked them, and wore them if you observe you will see that he likes beads.” She further distanced herself from social media rumors, noting she doesn’t engage with platforms like Instagram and focuses on her career, not online drama.
This response comes amid heightened scrutiny of 2Baba’s personal life, with Rose Idibia’s February 2025 video urging Osawaru to “free” her son sparking widespread debate, as reported by Legit.ng and Vanguard News. Osawaru’s clarification aims to restore her reputation, emphasizing cultural heritage over superstition. The YabaLeftOnline post, featuring images of Osawaru and 2Baba, has ignited mixed reactions online, with some fans supporting her cultural defense while others remain skeptical, fueling Nigeria’s ongoing entertainment feuds.
