Legendary Nigerian musician, Harmless Idibia, extensively referred to as 2Baba, has written a deeply emotional open letter to commemorate his twenty fifth anniversary within the music business, expressing profound appreciation to everybody who has performed an element in his exceptional journey.
Within the touching piece titled “Open Letter of Gratitude 2Baba @ 25 Years within the Trade,” the multi-award-winning artist mirrored on his musical odyssey, the individuals who supported him, and the teachings he has gathered through the years.
He described his profession as one stuffed with gratitude, reminiscences, classes, and love, whereas acknowledging that his success story wouldn’t have been doable with out the religion and assist of those that stood by him even in unsure occasions.
“As I stand on the brink of 25 years on this unimaginable journey referred to as music, my coronary heart is stuffed with gratitude, reminiscences, classes, and love.
“This celebration is just not mine alone. It belongs to everybody who performed a job in shaping the story of Harmless Idibia, 2Baba,” he wrote.
In his letter, 2Baba acknowledged a number of business figures who have been instrumental in his rise to fame, together with Nelson Brown, Baba Keke (Kenny Ogungbe), D1 (Dayo Adeneye), Eddie Lawani, and DJ Jimmy Jatt.
He credited Nelson Brown for locating and believing in Plantashun Boiz, the trio that launched his profession alongside Faze and Blackface.
“You have been the primary to see mild within the dream of three younger males when nobody else believed.
“You gave us a voice once we barely had a microphone, an area when all we had was a dream,” he mentioned.
2Baba additionally expressed heartfelt gratitude to Baba Keke and D1, whom he known as mentors who opened skilled doorways that eternally modified the course of his life and Nigerian leisure as a complete.
“You opened doorways that led us from desires to future, we made historical past collectively; we received collectively.
“You stood as mentors and massive brothers, and your names will eternally be etched in my story,” he mentioned.
The enduring singer prolonged appreciation to Eddie Lawani for offering a platform the place Plantashun Boiz might showcase their expertise when alternatives have been scarce, noting that Lawani’s perception of their potential has by no means wavered.
He additionally lauded DJ Jimmy Jatt for his long-standing loyalty and assist because the early days of his profession, describing him as a brother and a continuing supply of encouragement.
2Baba emphasised that this milestone goes past private achievement, stating that it represents a tribute to everybody who has contributed to the expansion and international recognition of Nigerian music.
“With out the individuals who believed, corrected, and supported me, my story would have been incomplete.”
From his early beginnings within the late Nineties with Plantashun Boiz to changing into one in all Africa’s most celebrated music icons, 2Baba’s legacy contains timeless classics resembling African Queen, If Love Is a Crime, and For Occasion.
