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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>


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{{Clarify|date=March 2012}} international album.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://nigeriamovies.co.uk/2010/06/03/2face%E2%80%99s-unstoppable-ii-generates-grumbles|title=CD |publisher=pmnewsnigeria.com }}</ref> He is also reported to have recorded a single with Mary J. Blige<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3In3dj58JE |title=2face & Mary J Blige |publisher=[[YouTube]] |accessdate=24 November 2010}}</ref>
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=Nigerian Entertainment Today |date=June 23, 2010 |accessdate=March 7, 2012}}</ref> international album.<ref>{{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 |date=April 27, 2011 |accessdate=March 7, 2012}}</ref>
He is also reported to have recorded a single with Mary J. Blige<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3In3dj58JE |title=2face & Mary J Blige |publisher=[[YouTube]] |accessdate=24 November 2010}}</ref>


In 2010 with his ''Unstoppable'' album (the international edition) he won two awards at the 2010 SMVA, He also won the Channel O Most Gifted Western African and the MTV African Music Awards (Best Male and Artist of the year) making him the most successful pop singer in Africa. He is the lead vocalist of the Sony All African 08 Project alongside seven other African stars recording their first singles with [[R.Kelly]] and Prince Lee titled "[[Hands Across the World]]". He was also known for his narrow escapes from death, he had close shave with death three times, at different locations and times, including gun shots.
In 2010 with his ''Unstoppable'' album (the international edition) he won two awards at the 2010 SMVA, He also won the Channel O Most Gifted Western African and the MTV African Music Awards (Best Male and Artist of the year) making him the most successful pop singer in Africa. He is the lead vocalist of the Sony All African 08 Project alongside seven other African stars recording their first singles with [[R.Kelly]] and Prince Lee titled "[[Hands Across the World]]". He was also known for his narrow escapes from death, he had close shave with death three times, at different locations and times, including gun shots.

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2Face Idibia
Birth nameInnocent Ujah Idibia
Also known as2Face, Tuface, 2 Baba or Tu baba
Born (1975-09-18) September 18, 1975 (age 49)
Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
GenresR&B, Nigerian hip hop, Reggae, Afrobeat
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, Musician, Record producer, Executive producer
Years active1996–present
LabelsHypertek, 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] international album.[6] He is also reported to have recorded a single with Mary J. Blige[7]

In 2010 with his Unstoppable album (the international edition) he won two awards at the 2010 SMVA, He also won the Channel O Most Gifted Western African and the MTV African Music Awards (Best Male and Artist of the year) making him the most successful pop singer in Africa. He is the lead vocalist of the Sony All African 08 Project alongside seven other African stars recording their first singles with R.Kelly and Prince Lee titled "Hands Across the World". He was also known for his narrow escapes from death, he had close shave with death three times, at different locations and times, including gun shots.

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.

His show held at the expo center featured notable Nigerian artists, particularly 9ice, D'banj and P-Square.

Personal life

2face proposed at 1 am to Macaulay, his girlfriend of 12 years and mother of his daughter Isabella Idibia.

Discography

  • 2008: The Unstoppable

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

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

  • 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

References

  1. ^ "Rise and Rise of Tu-Face". newswatchngr.com. January 09, 2006. Retrieved March 6, 2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  2. ^ "Bio section". 2faceidibiaonline.net.
  3. ^ "Phat Girlz soundtrack". Soundtrackinfo.com. Retrieved 2010-05-22.
  4. ^ [1][dead link]
  5. ^ "Pricing: Omotola, Ruggedman, Others Follow 2face's Lead". Nigerian Entertainment Today. June 23, 2010. Retrieved March 7, 2012.
  6. ^ "2Face Idibia's BET International "Welcome to America" Interview". Bellanaija. April 27, 2011. Retrieved March 7, 2012.
  7. ^ "2face & Mary J Blige". YouTube. Retrieved 24 November 2010.

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