Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede has found herself at the centre of a social media storm following a recent Instagram post. The actress publicly thanked music legend 2Baba and his wife, Natasha Osawaru, for their support, a gesture that has drawn sharp criticism from many online users.
A "Full Circle" Moment Sparks Controversy
The controversy began over the weekend of November 29-30, 2025, when Yvonne Jegede held a celebration for her 20-year career in the entertainment industry. Following the event, she took to Instagram to express her gratitude to the couple, who attended and made a generous donation to her foundation.
In her post, Jegede described it as a "full circle moment," reflecting on how her career began with an appearance in 2Baba's iconic "African Queen" music video two decades ago. She shared a video clip from the gathering, praising 2Baba as a "Legend" and his wife for their presence and generosity.
"My career started on his African Queen music video, and here he is celebrating me 20 years later. I love you, big bro. I celebrate and honour you always. God bless you," part of her caption read.
Social Media Users Question the Timing
While the post was intended as a heartfelt thank you, it quickly attracted negative reactions. The core of the criticism centred on the timing of the praise, which comes amid persistent rumours of tension and marital drama between 2Baba and Natasha.
Social media users flooded the comment section, accusing Jegede of being insensitive or of taking sides in the couple's reported issues. Some comments suggested her post was a deliberate slight against 2Baba's ex-wife and fellow actress, Annie Idibia, who was also featured in the original "African Queen" video.
One user, @princessemissy, commented: "Do you think so what you do here is nice when you were with Annie on the same clip, Video African Queen when Annie is your colleague." Another, @symplyverao3, wrote: "In as much as posting them is ok this is a bad timing… is looking like you really wanted Annie out…"
Criticism was not universal, however. Some followers came to Jegede's defence, arguing that she was simply showing gratitude to someone who helped launch her career. User @iamoloritola stated: "The event was over the weekend... this is the next major person to be grateful for, for her journey. I see no reason why one 'wrong deed' will override this."
Backlash Echoes Past Controversy
This is not the first time Yvonne Jegede has faced public criticism for her online statements. The article references a previous incident where she tendered an apology to May Edochie after making controversial remarks on media personality Nedu's podcast.
In that instance, Nedu himself later sent her a message, encouraging her to stand by her words "with their full chest." This history has made some social media users more critical of her recent post involving 2Baba and Natasha.
The ongoing speculation about 2Baba and Natasha's marriage continues to be a hot topic in Nigerian entertainment circles. While neither has made definitive public statements to confirm a split, rumours have swirled for weeks, making any related post a potential trigger for public debate.
As of December 2, 2025, Yvonne Jegede has not issued any follow-up statement or apology regarding the backlash from her celebratory post. The incident highlights the intense scrutiny Nigerian celebrities face on social media, where every action and word is dissected by millions of followers.
