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Basketmouth, battling his own marriage woes, uses wit to share thoughtful take on 2Face and Annie’s struggles

The tragedy of a celebrity marriage is that it rarely ends with just two people; it’s followed by millions of opinions and judgments from those who were never part of it. Having lived through this himself, Basketmouth didn’t need the headlines to know the pain. Instead, he chose to rewrite the narrative —with understanding, not condemnation.

Samuel David by Samuel David
January 30, 2025
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Basketmouth, battling his own marriage woes, uses wit to share thoughtful take on 2Face and Annie’s struggles
  • Basketmouth, in his signature blend of sharp wit and serious undertones, delved into the swirling speculations, heated reactions, and damning allegations surrounding the collapse of his close friends Annie and 2Face’s marriage.
  • Despite grappling with his own marital turmoil, the comic star didn’t shy away from addressing the storm, injecting humor into his reflection while acknowledging the deeper impact the saga has had, not just on the couple but also on his own creative projects.
  • He offered unwavering love and support to the estranged duo, subtly dissected the nature of public scrutiny.

Top Nigerian comedian Bright Okpocha, popularly known as Basketmouth, has taken to social media to weigh in on the bombshell announcement by Afrobeats icon Innocent “2Face” Idibia, confirming his separation from his long-time wife, Annie Macaulay-Idibia.

For days, social media has been ablaze with heated debates, speculation, and finger-pointing as both Annie and 2Face face intense scrutiny over the collapse of their union.

With their relationship history riddled with public controversies, accusations, and emotional rollercoasters, fans and critics alike have been quick to assign blame, dissecting every past misstep in their love story.

But Basketmouth, who is himself navigating the aftermath of his own highly publicized split from his wife of 12 years, Elsie Okpocha, took a different approach.

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Taking to his Instagram page, the veteran comic urged restraint and empathy, cautioning critics to stop the blame game and allow the couple to heal, not just for themselves but for the sake of their children and extended family.

In his signature blend of humor and hard-hitting truth, Basketmouth couldn’t resist adding a cheeky twist to his take. While extending his support to 2Face and Annie, he jokingly lamented that his only personal grievance was the unfortunate timing of 2Face’s announcement, one that happened to clash with the promotional run of his own upcoming comedy concert.

Despite the humor, Basketmouth’s message carried a deeper undertone, one of solidarity, emotional maturity, and understanding.

Having experienced firsthand the public intrusion, unsolicited opinions, and the heavy weight of marital struggles in the limelight, he empathized with the couple, sent them his heartfelt prayers and reassurance.

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