A Nigerian lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has expressed concern over how Nigerians are shifting their focus from national issues to the marital affairs of 2Face Idibia.
In recent days, the music legend has been trending online after publicly confirming his relationship with Natasha Osawaru, the majority leader of the Edo State House of Assembly. Reports suggest that the pair are engaged and expecting their first child together.
Reacting to the public discourse around 2Face’s love life, Effiong took to social media to criticize Nigerians for prioritizing celebrity drama over pressing national concerns. He particularly highlighted the recent hike in internet data prices, which he believes should have sparked more outrage and protest.
He tweeted,
“One week, multiple dramas.
Nigerian celebrities are keeping us busy and distracted with their personal issues and controversial lives while the situation in the country is worsening.
MTN has diabolically increased the cost of data and there’s no sufficient outrage or protest from us (Nigerians).
We are preoccupied with Tuface and his marital affairs.”
One week, multiple dramas.
Nigerian celebrities are keeping us busy and distracted with their personal issues and controversial lives while the situation in the country is worsening.
MTN has diabolically increased the cost of data and there’s no sufficient outrage or protest…
— Inibehe Effiong (@InibeheEffiong) February 12, 2025