Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay, once known as Annie Idibia, made a striking impression at the 17th Headies Awards as she boldly and playfully reintroduced herself to the public.
Dignitaries and stars from all sectors of Nigeria’s entertainment industry graced the occasion on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos. In a crowd of glamorous stars, Annie’s assertive brilliance, particularly on the red carpet, and bold address on stage left quite a remarkable imprint on the audience.
Appearing fully in the public for the first time after her widely publicized divorce from legendary singer 2Baba (formerly known as 2Face Idibia), Annie was one of the presenters of the night. Upon taking to the mic to announce what would presumably have been an award, she cheekily yet pointedly corrected herself in a burst of spontaneous charm, saying,
“Annie Idi—oh, sorry, Annie Macaulay. Hey, I am single.”
The quietly pointed remark stopped the show instantly, and applause thundered for her in support. That statement, one of confident assurance, spoke of new beginnings, it confirmed a chapter while playfully throwing some shade toward her former union.
Promptly, social media exploded with reactions as people praised Annie for the composure and confidence that made her snatching back her identity in such a public, glamorous way.
Many say her slip, whether intentional or not, became an interesting talking point, thus, turning her attendance into one of the great moments synonymous with talking for the night.
Check out the trending video of Annie Macaulay’s bold moment below…
I can bet Annie Idibia did that intentionally to garner attention…
— Afrokonnect (@AfrokonnectNG) April 28, 2025
“Annie Idi- Hey sorry, Annie Macaulay" 😹 #headies2025
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