Nigerian music legend 2Baba's eldest child, Nino Idibia, has officially stepped into his twenties, marking a significant milestone on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
A Mother's Heartfelt Prayer and Tribute
His mother, Sunmbo Adeoye, who is married to clergyman Pastor David Adeoye, celebrated the occasion with a deeply emotional social media post. She shared a series of heartwarming photographs capturing precious moments with her son from childhood to adulthood.
In her lengthy tribute, Sunmbo revealed that her journey with Nino taught her lessons far beyond parenting. She expressed that through him, she learned profound faith, trust in God, patience, inner strength, and the true power of unconditional love.
"For every stage of our evolving, I say THANK YOU JESUS. Happy birthday My first born ? My bestie ?My NinoFabulous. With you I learnt more than parenting," she wrote.
She continued with powerful blessings for his new decade: "May the Lord bless you and keep you; May He make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you... I pray that at 20, God orders your steps, enlarges your capacity, guards your heart, and crowns your efforts with favor."
Celebrities and Fans Join the Celebration
The birthday post quickly attracted attention from fans and well-wishers across social media platforms. Many joined Sunmbo in celebrating the young man, flooding the comment section with congratulatory messages.
Comments ranged from expressions of shock at how quickly time had passed to heartfelt prayers for Nino's future. One user, theuncleope, exclaimed, "Wooooooow! Nino is 20 already? I feel old right now." Another, ifeomaonwochei6, prayed, "may Almighty God continue to watch over you and your siblings."
The celebration highlights the public's enduring interest in the family of the iconic African Queen singer.
Nino's Place in 2Baba's Large Family
Nino Idibia holds the position of 2Baba's firstborn and eldest son. The veteran singer is a father to seven other children from different relationships.
This family milestone comes shortly after 2Baba welcomed his eighth child with his new wife, lawmaker Natasha Osawaru, in 2025. The singer has, on rare occasions, brought his sons together, including a memorable moment where he was photographed with his four boys: Nino, Zion, Justin, and Innocent Jr., from his relationships with Sunmbo Adeoye and Pero Adeniyi.
As Nino Idibia embarks on his third decade, the outpouring of love from his mother and the public underscores the bright future ahead for the young man.
