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| birth_name = Innocent Ujah Idibia |
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| alias = 2Face, Tuface, |
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1975|9|18}} |
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| birth_place = [[Jos]], [[Plateau State]], [[Nigeria]] |
| birth_place = [[Jos]], [[Plateau State]], [[Nigeria]] |
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| years_active = 1996–present |
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| label = [[Hypertek]], [[Kennis Music]] |
| label = [[Hypertek]], [[Kennis Music]] |
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| associated_acts = [[Sound Sultan]], [[ |
| associated_acts = [[Sound Sultan]], [[R. Kelly]], [[Beenie Man]], [[Akon]], [[Faze (musician)|Faze]], [[Plantashun Boyz]], [[BlackFace Naija]], [[Wyclef Jean]] |
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== Early life == |
== Early life == |
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2Face Idibia was born Innocent Ujah Idibia in [[Jos]], [[Nigeria]]. He hails from Okpokwu local government area and from the Idoma ethnic group in the southern part of Benue State, in central Nigeria.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newswatchngr.com/editorial/prime/bob/10109113755.htm |title=Rise and Rise of Tu-Face |publisher=newswatchngr.com |date=January 09, 2006 |accessdate=March 6, 2012}}</ref> He attended Mount Saint Gabriel's Secondary School in Makurdi, Benue State. He schooled briefly in the Institute of Management & Technology, IMT, Enugu, one of the country's foremost higher institute of learning where he did his preliminary National Diploma course in Business Administration and Management. Though, he did not finish but would hone his skills in music by performing in shows and parties organised by the IMT and some other schools like [[Enugu State University of Science & Technology]], Enugu (ESUT) and [(University of Nigeria)] Enugu Campus (UNEC). |
2Face Idibia was born Innocent Ujah Idibia in [[Jos]], [[Nigeria]]. He hails from [[Okpokwu]] local government area and from the Idoma ethnic group in the southern part of [[Benue State]], in central Nigeria.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newswatchngr.com/editorial/prime/bob/10109113755.htm |title=Rise and Rise of Tu-Face |publisher=newswatchngr.com |date=January 09, 2006 |accessdate=March 6, 2012}}</ref> He attended Mount Saint Gabriel's Secondary School in Makurdi, Benue State. He schooled briefly in the Institute of Management & Technology, IMT, Enugu, one of the country's foremost higher institute of learning where he did his preliminary National Diploma course in Business Administration and Management. Though, he did not finish but would hone his skills in music by performing in shows and parties organised by the IMT and some other schools like [[Enugu State University of Science & Technology]], Enugu (ESUT) and [(University of Nigeria)] Enugu Campus (UNEC). |
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== Career == |
== Career == |
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His award winning hit track "African Queen" was used as the sound track of the 2006 comedy film ''[[Phat Girlz]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.soundtrackinfo.com/title/phatgirlz.asp |title=Phat Girlz soundtrack |publisher=Soundtrackinfo.com |date= |accessdate=2010-05-22}}</ref> This made him even more recognised internationally. |
His award winning hit track "African Queen" was used as the sound track of the 2006 comedy film ''[[Phat Girlz]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.soundtrackinfo.com/title/phatgirlz.asp |title=Phat Girlz soundtrack |publisher=Soundtrackinfo.com |date= |accessdate=2010-05-22}}</ref> This made him even more recognised internationally. |
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The [[Plantashun Boyz]] came together briefly in 2007 to record an album which they titled 'Plan B'.<ref name=bbc>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio3/africaonyourstreet/2face_interview.shtml ]{{dead link|date=May 2010}}</ref> |
The [[Plantashun Boyz]] came together briefly in 2007 to record an album which they titled ''Plan B''.<ref name=bbc>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio3/africaonyourstreet/2face_interview.shtml ]{{dead link|date=May 2010}}</ref> |
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He also released a promotion album in 2008 which has spawned a hit, "Enter the Place", which was written by Churks though one of his least successful hits ever, did well in some charts. The promo CD is said to have faced distribution and sales problems, going unnoticed in some areas of the country. It has led to the shift of the release date of the album from 2008 to 2009 instead of the proposed release date announced in 2007. Tuface released two singles from the international version of his ''Unstoppable'' album and is the first Nigerian artist to have an appropriately priced<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thenetng.com/2010/06/23/pricing-omotola-ruggedman-others-follow-2faces-lead |title=Pricing: Omotola, Ruggedman, Others Follow 2face’s Lead |publisher= |
He also released a promotion album in 2008 which has spawned a hit, "Enter the Place", which was written by Churks though one of his least successful hits ever, did well in some charts. The promo CD is said to have faced distribution and sales problems, going unnoticed in some areas of the country. It has led to the shift of the release date of the album from 2008 to 2009 instead of the proposed release date announced in 2007. Tuface released two singles from the international version of his ''Unstoppable'' album and is the first Nigerian artist to have an appropriately priced<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tribune.com.ng/sat/index.php/entertainment-extra/1108-tuface-checks-piracy-with-classy-album-price.html|title=TuFace Checks Piracy With Classy Album Price |publisher=tribune.com.ng|accessdate=March 9, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thenetng.com/2010/06/23/pricing-omotola-ruggedman-others-follow-2faces-lead |title=Pricing: Omotola, Ruggedman, Others Follow 2face’s Lead |publisher=thenetng.com |date=June 23, 2010 |accessdate=March 7, 2012}}</ref> international album.<ref name=Welcome>{{cite web|url=http://www.bellanaija.com/2011/04/28/watch-2face-idibias-bet-international-welcome-to-america-interview-with-lola-ogunnaike |title=2Face Idibia’s BET International “Welcome to America” Interview |publisher=Bellanaija.com |date=April 27, 2011 |accessdate=March 7, 2012}}</ref> |
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He is also reported to have recorded a single with Mary J. Blige<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= |
He is also reported to have recorded a single with Mary J. Blige.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaqdReDyJTQ |title=2Face & Mary J Blige in the studio |publisher=[[YouTube]] |accessdate=March 9, 2012}}</ref> |
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In 2010 with his ''Unstoppable'' |
In 2010 with his ''Unstoppable Album'' (The Intl. Edition) he won two awards at the 2010 SoundCity Music Video Awards.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thenetng.com/2010/11/22/soundcity-music-video-awards-2010-the-winners-circle/ |title=Soundcity Music Video Awards 2010 – The Winner’s Circle |publisher=thenetng.com |date=November 22, 2010 |accessdate=March 9, 2012}}</ref> He also won the [[Channel O Music Video Awards]] Best African Western and the [[MTV Africa Music Awards]] (Best Male and Artist of the year) making him the most successful pop singer in Africa. His show held at the expo center that year was the best of its kind, as it featured all the notable Nigerian artists, particularly [[9ice]] and [[Faze (musician)|Faze]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/10/06/2face-live-your-post-event-implication-peep-exclusive-photos-stories-from-the-concert/ |title=2Face Live! – Your Post-Event ‘Implication’ |publisher=Bellanaija.com |date=October 6th, 2010 |accessdate=March 9, 2012}}</ref> |
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He is part of the Sony All African One8 Project alongside 7 other stars across Africa recording their first singles with [[R.Kelly]] and Prince Lee titled "[[Hands Across the World]]".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rnbmusicblog.com/hands-across-the-world-video-one8-r-kelly/17936/ |title=Hands Across The World Video – ONE8 with R. Kelly |publisher=Rnbmusicblog.com |date=November 19, 2010 |accessdate=March 9, 2012}}</ref> |
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Aside from running his own record label known as [[Hypertek]] after leaving [[Kennis Music]], the artist has established the [[Tuface Idibia Reach-Out Foundation]], which is into charity. In December 2010, the foundation collaborated with the Hands Project International for an Aids charity dinner. |
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After leaving [[Kennis Music]], he set up his own record label known as [[Hypertek Entertainment]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nigerianewsdaily.com/nigerianewsentertainment/nigerianewsmusic/12942-tuface-idibia-opens-up-on-the-sucess-story-of-his-hit-track-african-queen--why-he-left-kennis-music.html |title=Tuface Idibia opens up on why he left Kennis music |publisher=Nigerianewsdaily.com |date=October 28, 2011 |accessdate=March 9, 2012}}</ref> |
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He is the first non-Liberian to become an honorary member of the Liberian music society in recognition for his outstanding contribution to the growth of music in Africa. |
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His show held at the expo center featured notable Nigerian artists, particularly [[9ice]], [[D'banj]] and [[P-Square]]. |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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2Face is known for his narrow escapes from death. He had a close shave with death three times, at different locations and times, including gun shots.<ref name=Welcome /> |
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2face proposed at 1 am to Macaulay, his girlfriend of 12 years and mother of his daughter Isabella Idibia. |
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2Face is unmarried with five children. On February 15, 2012, he proposed to Annie Macaulay, a [[Nollywood]] actress, whom he has dated for more than a decade.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.punchng.com/entertainment/arts-life/annie-anointed-queen-of-a-shooting-star |title=Annie, anointed queen of a shooting star |publisher=punchng.com |date=February 17, 2012 |accessdate=March 3, 2012}}</ref> They have a daughter together. |
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== Philanthropy == |
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2Face has established an NGO called [[Tuface Idibia Reach-Out Foundation]], which motto is service to humanity.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://edition.cnn.com/video/#/video/international/2011/11/28/inside-africa-2face-idibia-nigeria-a.cnn?iref=allsearch |title='2Face' Idibia: Message behind the music |publisher=edition.cnn.com |date=November 29, 2011 |accessdate=March 6, 2012}}</ref> In December 2010, the foundation collaborated with the Hands Project International for an Aids charity dinner. |
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In 2009, 2Face was appointed as ambassador by NAFDAC, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2009/09/nafdac-appoints-2face-ambassador/ |title=NAFDAC appoints 2face Ambassador|publisher=vanguardngr.com |date=September 18, 2009 |accessdate=March 9, 2012}}</ref> He released a song "Man Unkind" in order to raise awareness on the menace of fake and sub-standard food and drug products in Nigeria.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bellanaija.com/2011/04/11/2face-idibia-and-nafdac-tackle-fake-and-sub-standard-food-and-drug-products-in-nigeria-with-man-unkind/ |title=2Face Idibia and NAFDAC tackle fake and sub-standard food and drug products in Nigeria with “Man Unkind”|publisher=Bellanaija.com |date=April 11, 2011 |accessdate=March 9, 2012}}</ref> |
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2Face Idibia has also been named a goodwill ambassador for the [[United Nations' World Food Programme]], joining other Nigerian icons like [[Wole Soyinka]], [[John Fashanu]] who are also working with the [[UN]] to fight different causes across the African continent. |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
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==Nominations== |
==Nominations== |
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* [[BET Awards]] 2011 Best International Act (Africa) BET 2011 |
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== References == |
== References == |
Revision as of 02:48, 11 March 2012
2Face Idibia | |
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Birth name | Innocent Ujah Idibia |
Also known as | 2Face, Tuface, 2Baba or Tubaba |
Born | Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria | September 18, 1975
Genres | R&B, Nigerian hip hop, Reggae, Afrobeat |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, Musician, Record producer, Executive producer |
Years active | 1996–present |
Labels | Hypertek, Kennis Music |
Innocent Ujah Idibia (born in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria), best known by his stage name 2Face Idibia, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, actor and record producer. He was a member of the defunct R&B/hip hop group Plantashun Boyz. 2Face is currently one of the most popular artistes on the African music scene.
Early life
2Face Idibia was born Innocent Ujah Idibia in Jos, Nigeria. He hails from Okpokwu local government area and from the Idoma ethnic group in the southern part of Benue State, in central Nigeria.[1] He attended Mount Saint Gabriel's Secondary School in Makurdi, Benue State. He schooled briefly in the Institute of Management & Technology, IMT, Enugu, one of the country's foremost higher institute of learning where he did his preliminary National Diploma course in Business Administration and Management. Though, he did not finish but would hone his skills in music by performing in shows and parties organised by the IMT and some other schools like Enugu State University of Science & Technology, Enugu (ESUT) and [(University of Nigeria)] Enugu Campus (UNEC).
Career
His major breakthrough in the IMT was composing and singing the jingles in the famous radio show GB Fan Club in Enugu State Broadcasting Services (ESBS) in 1996. He then relocated to Lagos and joined up with his ex-IMT and ex-Mount Saint Gabriel's mate BlackFace to form Plantashun Boyz.[2] He started calling himself "2Face" in 1996. "The name to me just refers to the outside and inside: when you first see me you see the outside but when you get to know me, you see the inside," he said in an interview with the BBC.
His award winning hit track "African Queen" was used as the sound track of the 2006 comedy film Phat Girlz.[3] This made him even more recognised internationally.
The Plantashun Boyz came together briefly in 2007 to record an album which they titled Plan B.[4]
He also released a promotion album in 2008 which has spawned a hit, "Enter the Place", which was written by Churks though one of his least successful hits ever, did well in some charts. The promo CD is said to have faced distribution and sales problems, going unnoticed in some areas of the country. It has led to the shift of the release date of the album from 2008 to 2009 instead of the proposed release date announced in 2007. Tuface released two singles from the international version of his Unstoppable album and is the first Nigerian artist to have an appropriately priced[5][6] international album.[7] He is also reported to have recorded a single with Mary J. Blige.[8]
In 2010 with his Unstoppable Album (The Intl. Edition) he won two awards at the 2010 SoundCity Music Video Awards.[9] He also won the Channel O Music Video Awards Best African Western and the MTV Africa Music Awards (Best Male and Artist of the year) making him the most successful pop singer in Africa. His show held at the expo center that year was the best of its kind, as it featured all the notable Nigerian artists, particularly 9ice and Faze.[10]
He is part of the Sony All African One8 Project alongside 7 other stars across Africa recording their first singles with R.Kelly and Prince Lee titled "Hands Across the World".[11]
After leaving Kennis Music, he set up his own record label known as Hypertek Entertainment.[12]
He is the first non-Liberian to become an honorary member of the Liberian music society in recognition for his outstanding contribution to the growth of music in Africa.
Personal life
2Face is known for his narrow escapes from death. He had a close shave with death three times, at different locations and times, including gun shots.[7]
2Face is unmarried with five children. On February 15, 2012, he proposed to Annie Macaulay, a Nollywood actress, whom he has dated for more than a decade.[13] They have a daughter together.
Philanthropy
2Face has established an NGO called Tuface Idibia Reach-Out Foundation, which motto is service to humanity.[14] In December 2010, the foundation collaborated with the Hands Project International for an Aids charity dinner.
In 2009, 2Face was appointed as ambassador by NAFDAC, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration.[15] He released a song "Man Unkind" in order to raise awareness on the menace of fake and sub-standard food and drug products in Nigeria.[16]
2Face Idibia has also been named a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations' World Food Programme, joining other Nigerian icons like Wole Soyinka, John Fashanu who are also working with the UN to fight different causes across the African continent.
Discography
- 2004: Face 2 Face
- 2006: Grass 2 Grace
- 2008: The Unstoppable
- 2010: The Unstoppable International Edition
- 2011: The Most Incredible
Songs
- African Queen
- Fly 2Face Idibia
- Go down there
- Swallow your pride (feeling you)
- Flex (Tuface & R. Kelly)
- Enter the Place
- See me so
- True Love (Tuface Idibia)
- If love is a crime
- One love (2Face)
- Ebe like say
- U no holy pass
- Thank U Lord
- For Instance
- Keep on rocking
- Appreciate it (2Face)
- Can't do without you
- Jungle don mature
- Implication (2Face Idibia)
- Right here
- Only me (Tuface Idibia)
- Rain drops (2Face Idibia)
- My love
- Stylee
- Nfana Ibaga (No Problem)
- Be there remix
- No shaking
- Ole (thief)
- Nfana Ibaga - no problem (remix)
- Me ne me joley
- Manenko
- Ahomka wo mu
Songs lyrics
- Face 2 Face (2004)
- African Queen
- Nfana Ibaga
- Keep on rocking
- Right here
- Ole (thief)
- Thank U lord
- U no holy pass
- Nfana Ibaga (remix)
- Grass 2 Grace (2006)
- For instance
- My love (with VIP)
- Ebe like say
- No shaking
- One love
- If love is a crime
- True love
- See me so
- The Unstoppable (2008)
- Enter the place
- Flex featuring R. Kelly
- Swallow your pride
- Go down there
- Fly
- Appreciate it
- Jungle don mature
- The Unstoppable International Edition (2010)
- Implication (Olele)
- Only me
- Rain drops
- Be there remix
- Excuse me sister
- Fly
Awards
BET Best international act Africa 2011
World Music award 2008 world's best selling African artist
MTV Europe award for Best international ACT
THISDAYAwards presented by U.S. President Bill Clinton and Governor Arnold SchwarzeneggerNew Champions For An Enduring Culture 2011 16th edition of the Annual
Best R&B: 2face Idibia MTV Africa Music Awards 2009
Best African Act MOBO - London (MUSIC OF BLACK ORIGIN) 2007 AWARDS
Artist of the Year – 2Face (Nigeria) MTV Africa Music Awards 2010
- Best Male – 2Face Nigeria MTV Africa Music Awards 2010
- 2Face Idibia has been named a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations' world food programme, joining other Nigerian icons like Wole Soyinka, John Fashanu etc. who are also working with the UN to fight different causes across the African continent.
First non-Liberian to become an honorary member of the Liberian music society in recognition for his outstanding contribution to the growth of music in Africa.
Nominations
- BET Awards 2011 Best International Act (Africa) BET 2011 nominees 2Face Idibia (Nigeria)
References
- ^ "Rise and Rise of Tu-Face". newswatchngr.com. January 09, 2006. Retrieved March 6, 2012.
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(help) - ^ "Bio section". 2faceidibiaonline.net.
- ^ "Phat Girlz soundtrack". Soundtrackinfo.com. Retrieved 2010-05-22.
- ^ [1][dead link]
- ^ "TuFace Checks Piracy With Classy Album Price". tribune.com.ng. Retrieved March 9, 2012.
- ^ "Pricing: Omotola, Ruggedman, Others Follow 2face's Lead". thenetng.com. June 23, 2010. Retrieved March 7, 2012.
- ^ a b "2Face Idibia's BET International "Welcome to America" Interview". Bellanaija.com. April 27, 2011. Retrieved March 7, 2012.
- ^ "2Face & Mary J Blige in the studio". YouTube. Retrieved March 9, 2012.
- ^ "Soundcity Music Video Awards 2010 – The Winner's Circle". thenetng.com. November 22, 2010. Retrieved March 9, 2012.
- ^ "2Face Live! – Your Post-Event 'Implication'". Bellanaija.com. October 6th, 2010. Retrieved March 9, 2012.
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(help) - ^ "Hands Across The World Video – ONE8 with R. Kelly". Rnbmusicblog.com. November 19, 2010. Retrieved March 9, 2012.
- ^ "Tuface Idibia opens up on why he left Kennis music". Nigerianewsdaily.com. October 28, 2011. Retrieved March 9, 2012.
- ^ "Annie, anointed queen of a shooting star". punchng.com. February 17, 2012. Retrieved March 3, 2012.
- ^ "'2Face' Idibia: Message behind the music". edition.cnn.com. November 29, 2011. Retrieved March 6, 2012.
- ^ "NAFDAC appoints 2face Ambassador". vanguardngr.com. September 18, 2009. Retrieved March 9, 2012.
- ^ "2Face Idibia and NAFDAC tackle fake and sub-standard food and drug products in Nigeria with "Man Unkind"". Bellanaija.com. April 11, 2011. Retrieved March 9, 2012.
External links
- 2Face Idibia on Facebook
- 2Face Idibia on Twitter
- Video on YouTube
- Tuface Idibia at IMDb
- Template:MySpace
- official website[dead link]
- 2Face Idibia on WN
- Iwantairplay.com
- 2face Idibia on Global Hit Music
- 2Face's Page on Gbedunation
- 2face on Naijapals
- Xclusive Xposé
- Xclusive Interview
- 2Face Idibia lyrics, audio, video, information
- 2face arrived in Barbados, West Indies, September 13, 2007
- Upcoming Live Concert in Dublin