Annie Idibia is the legendary Nigerian singer’s wife, Tuface Idibia. Not only that, Annie is equally a talented actress who has graced our screen on hundreds of home videos and Nollywood movies.
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| Full Name | Annie Macaulay–Idibia |
| Born | 13 November 1984 |
| State Of Origin | Eket, Akwa Ibom |
| Children | Isabella Idibia, Olivia Idibia |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Husband | Tuface Idibia (m. 2012) |
| Net Worth | $690,000 |
The actress and public figure is also the muse of 2Face’s popular classic African Queen. In this article, we share with you some of the interesting things you should know about the Nollywood veteran aside from some of these.
To know more about Annie Idibia, keep reading below.
Annie Idibia Biography
Annie Macaulay-Idibia was born on the 13th of November, 1984, in Eket, Akwa Ibom, in the South-South region of Nigeria.
Annie grew up living with her parents in Ibadan, with a father who worked at Mobil and a mother who was a housewife. However, her parents got a divorce when Annie was 10 years old, and the children remained with the mom, who then started working at Mobil as a cook.
Speaking about her parent’s divorce, the actress revealed:
“My mother bred us from childhood to adulthood because of the divorce. I was almost a tomboy growing up with my brothers. It’s heartbreaking when you live with your parents happily, and suddenly, they part ways. Sincerely, we were terribly affected emotionally. It was especially tough when it was only our mother that was attending functions in school and taking care of our needs. It was emotionally sapping, and my brothers have their own fair share of memories. It affected me so much while in secondary school because I was always sad going home after school hours to see my mother living without my father. But Mum tried her best to make life meaningful for us: she is my hero. And I appreciate God for being there for us.”
After the divorce, her family first moved to Jakande Estate and later to Thomas Estate in Lekki, Lagos. At the age of 15, Annie lost one of her brothers to tuberculosis.
To help her mother with keeping the family running, Annie started working from secondary school, and before she got into the University, she was already used to working as a salesperson in a shop and at two other spots.
She continued working even while studying at Lagos State University, where she gained a degree in Computer Science. Later on, she got into the University of Lagos, where she graduated with another degree in Theatre Arts.
Annie met her husband, 2face Idibia, in 1999, and in 2002 the couple started dating. They continued an on-and-off relationship until they later got married in 2013. Before their marriage, they had their first child together, Isabella Idibia (2008), and after their marriage in 2014, they had their second child together, Olivia Idibia. Annie is also stepmother to 2face other children namely: Zion, Nino, Ehi, Justin, and Innocent. These are children that 2face had with three other women before he proposed to Annie.
Annie Idibia Career
After graduating from the University of Lagos with her degree in Theatre Arts, Annie took on different acting and modelling jobs which paid between N2,000 and N5,000 as of then. Some of the people she worked with are KC Jabari and Dakova.
In 2004, she hit her big break in the entertainment industry when she starred in her then-boyfriend’s now-husband’s music video of the classic African Queen 2004. The video was very popular back then and today has 19 million views.
While her movie career was kickstarting, Annie also participated in a beauty pageant called Queen of All Nations, where she took the third position. By 2009, she starred in her first Nollywood movie. Some of her famous roles in Nollywood were in movies like Blackberry Babes and Pleasure and Crime.
Other movies in Annie’s Filmography include:
- First Family
- Pleasure & Crime
- White Chapel
- Blackberry Babes
- Return of Blackberry Babes
- Estate Runs
- Unconditional
- Obiageli The Sex Machine
- Morning After Dark
- Beautiful Monster
Some of the awards and recognitions she has gotten include:
- 2009 Best Supporting Actress nomination at the Best of Nollywood awards
- 2016 African Entertainment Legend Awards, where she received the award as a Fast Rising Actress
Currently, Annie is one of the cast members of the Netflix reality TV show Young African & Famous. The show has made public some of the challenges she has endured in her marriage with 2face Idibia. The show’s second season aired on the 19th of May, 2023. Despite the challenges Annie & 2face has faced in their marriage, 2face was seen onscreen defending his cheating escapades, which has now raised a ruckus on the internet.
Aside from her career in the entertainment industry, Annie is also the CEO of BeOlive wig & hair extension company. She owns her own line of fake cruelty-free eyelashes, Lashed by Annie Idibia. She also owns a hair salon in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
Annie is also passionate about charity and founded a non-profit organization called Annie Idibia Care Foundation. Its purpose is to help young women prepare for adult life and to teach them how to be active and responsible citizens.
She is also a brand ambassador for well-off brands like SlimTea Global.
Annie Idibia Cars
Annie Idibia owns several luxury cars like:
- Range Rover
- Mercedes Benz
- Toyota Prado SUV
- Chevrolet Corvette
Annie Idibia Net Worth
Aside from being married to a billionaire singer, Annie holds down the fort well herself and has acquired a lot of wealth through her various business engagements, which has gotten her an estimated net worth of $690,000.
Conclusion
Annie Idibia is a model, actress, and strong entrepreneur who has acquired massive wealth through her various endeavours. However, what continues to be a source of challenge and public debate for the celebrity is her marriage to 2face.
