2Baba’s love world: 10 things to know about Natasha Osawaru

By Oluwatoyin Adeyinka

2Baba, on Tuesday confirmed rumours about his relationship with Edo lawmaker, Natasha Osawaru, after making a surprise appearance at the Edo State House of Assembly on Monday.

In the now deleted post, 2Face professed his love for her: “Yes, I love her. She’s amazing. She’s cool. I want to marry her,” the artiste said.

Rumours suggested that Natasha might have contributed to his separation from his wife, Annie Idibia.

However, in a video shared on Instagram, the music star clarified that Natasha has no involvement in his current situation with his wife.

He also defended Natasha against accusations of being a “home breaker.”

Here are 10 things to know about Natasha Osawaru.

1. Natasha Osawaru was born on 14 November 1994. She hails from Edo State and comes from a family rooted in business and politics.
2. She is the deputy majority leader of the Edo State House of Assembly, representing the Egor Constituency. She advocates for youth empowerment, education, and women’s rights.
3. The 31-year-old lawyer is the daughter of Desmond Osawaru and Philomina Osawaru and the granddaughter of billionaire Gabriel Igbinedion.
4. Ms Osawaru is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
5. She graduated from Igbinedion University with a law degree and holds a Master’s in Film Production from Full Sail University in the United States.
6. She has sponsored bills to improve the lives of her constituents.
7. She began her political career by running for the House of Assembly, seeking support from PDP members in Egor to address years of neglect. She focused on infrastructure, education, and healthcare.
8. The lawmaker notably supported and mobilised the campaign for Asue Ighodalo, a 2024 Edo State PDP governorship election candidate.
9. In September, she inaugurated the renovation of Uselu Junior Secondary School in Egbor. For the 2025 Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) exams, she announced 150 free JAMB registration forms for Egor people and added that students with the top 5 results will get full scholarships.
10. In June 2024, The Nation newspaper reported that the Speaker of the House ordered her to leave a plenary session for allegedly violating the dress code by wearing dark glasses. Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, ordered Ms Osawaru to leave the plenary for improper dressing and wearing dark glasses. Nicholas Asonsere, the member representing Ikpoba Okha, raised the issue, pointing out that her attire violated the House rules. Mr Agbebaku stated the decision was based on the House’s rules, emphasising that improper dressing and dark glasses are prohibited in the chamber. This move sparked debate about decorum and gender bias in politics.

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