A Nigerian man who publicly commended music legend 2face Idibia for choosing what he called a "high value" and "well qualified" woman in politician Natasha Osawaru has now expressed deep regret. Andy Umaru became the target of widespread online mockery following a recent public altercation between the singer and his wife, forcing him to recant his earlier stance.
The Initial Praise That Backfired
On February 12, 2025, Andy Umaru took to social media to hail 2face's decision to marry Honourable Natasha Osawaru, a member of the Edo State House of Assembly. This union came after the singer's highly publicized marriage to actress Annie Macaulay ended. In his post, Umaru framed the singer's new choice as a sign of positive change, suggesting that men were finally learning to seek partners of substance.
He explicitly criticized 2face's ex-wife, Annie, claiming she lacked emotional intelligence and showed disrespect during their marriage. In contrast, he portrayed Natasha as the ideal, qualified partner. "One thing I love about 2face going for Honourable Natasha is that, finally men are beginning to go for high value well Qualified women," Umaru wrote. He added, "not one yeye girl that thinks a man should do everything just because she is beautiful, nothing more. The world of men is healing."
The Turn of Events and Public Reaction
The narrative Umaru championed quickly unraveled when news and videos surfaced showing 2face and his wife, Natasha Osawaru, engaged in a heated public argument. The incident starkly contradicted the image of a perfect, conflict-free union that Umaru had painted. Social media users were quick to remind him of his earlier post, turning him into a figure of ridicule for his premature celebration of the celebrity marriage.
Faced with relentless trolling, Andy Umaru was forced to issue a retraction. His regret was palpable and succinct. Reacting to the mockery, he wrote: "I no go ever put my mouth for Man & Woman matter again." He directly blamed the couple for his predicament, stating, "2face and Natasha have put me in the Mud, them dey laugh me now." He concluded with a warning to other men, saying, "Fear Women guys, fear Women."
Lessons in Public Commentary and Private Lives
This episode highlights the perils of making sweeping public judgments about the private relationships of celebrities. Andy Umaru's experience serves as a cautionary tale about the volatility of romantic partnerships, especially those under the intense scrutiny of the public eye. His rush to declare a "healing" in the "world of men" based on a surface-level assessment of a celebrity marriage ultimately led to his own embarrassment.
The incident also underscores the intense interest and rapid judgment culture prevalent on Nigerian social media, where personal opinions on celebrity lives can instantly boomerang. The key facts remain: Andy Umaru praised 2face Idibia and Natasha Osawaru on February 12, 2025, only to retract his statements after their public dispute made his commentary seem ill-advised.
