Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay has clarified how she prefers to be described following her separation from music star, Innocent “2Baba” Idibia.
On March 2, 2026, Annie shared a message on her Instagram Story rejecting the common label “single mum,” saying she does not identify with the term.
The post featured a short but intentional quote that read:
“I’m not a single mom.”
“I’m a single woman raising two kids.”
Her clarification comes amid a broader online discussion about personal identity and how women who raise children after marriage should be described.
The re‑posted message highlighted her intention to define herself beyond her marital status and to focus on strength, purpose and personal growth.
Annie’s announcement was shared more than a year after her high‑profile separation from 2Baba, which was publicly confirmed by the singer in January 2025.
In his statement at that time, 2Baba acknowledged that he and Annie had been separated for some time and that they had filed for divorce.
The couple, who married in 2012, share two daughters, Isabel, born in 2008, and Olivia, born in 2014 and their relationship has been closely followed by fans and media alike.
In April 2025, Annie confirmed her single status publicly by introducing herself by her maiden name at the 17th Headies Awards.
Since the separation, 2Baba has moved on and married Natasha Osawaru, a lawmaker from Edo State, in July 2025.
The singer and his new wife welcomed their first child, a baby boy, in November 2025, months after the high‑profile split.
Annie’s recent comment has sparked mixed reactions on social media, with some fans debating whether the term “single mum” carries stigma, and others applauding her for defining her identity on her own terms.
Supporters of the actress have also noted that her focus on personal peace and emotional well‑being reflects a broader shift in how women in the public eye frame motherhood and independence.
Her statement underscores a personal rebranding that separates her role as a mother from societal assumptions about women who raise children outside of marriage.
Annie has not issued any further comment beyond the Instagram repost, but her message continues to generate conversation across entertainment platforms.