AGS NEWS – Singer Adekunle Gold has expressed admiration for the legendary musician Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, as his debut solo album, ‘Face2Face,’ commemorates its 20th anniversary.

Gold hailed the project as “undeniably the blueprint for Afrobeats,” acknowledging 2Baba’s enduring artistry and influence that continue to inspire generations of musicians.

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Taking to his social media handle, Adekunle Gold shared the album cover and praised 2Baba, saying, “God bless you, @official2baba! 20 years ago, you dropped a project that’s undeniably the blueprint for Afrobeats.

Your timeless artistry and influence continue to inspire generations of musicians and fans alike.”

2Baba, formerly known as 2Face, released ‘Face2Face’ on May 15, 2003, following his departure from the boy band, Plantashun Boiz.

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The album, released under Kennis Music, featured hit singles like ‘Nfana Ibaga’ and the iconic ‘African Queen,’ which left an indelible mark on the Nigerian and African music landscape.

‘Face2Face’ is widely regarded as a seminal work in the Afrobeats genre, setting the standard for debut albums in the scene.