TU FACE IDIBIA PROFILE

Easily the most celebrated artiste of his generation, Innocent Ujah Idibia aka 2face is credited with being one of the key figures in the rise to global prominence of what has been described as the sound of 21st century Africa.
His distinctive blend of reggae, R&B and traditional African musical influences creates a vibe that is contemporary and universal while maintaining a clear African identity.

Just as he has done with the seemingly effortless balance of huge commercial success with awe-inspiring critical acclaim, 2face, the Nigerian born, bred, packaged and promoted artist has maintained his status as an authentic world class brand, highlighting the fact and keeps inspiring millions of young Nigerians to keep the faith that no matter where one is born, no matter where one is based, world class results can be achieved with hard work and the right attitude.

Born in Jos, Plateau state in the 70s to Mr. and Mrs. Michael Idibia, the young man fell in love with music from a tender age and journeyed to Lagos after a diploma programme at IMT Enugu with Austin Ahmedu aka Blacface in 1997 and alongside Chibuzor Orji aka Faze, they launched the boy band, Plantashun Boiz that took the nation by storm and created the template for a new Naija pop sound.
In 2004, 2face went solo and recorded the phenomenally successful solo debut, Face 2 Face, which included the global anthem, "African Queen".
Two brilliant offerings ("Grass 2 Grace", 2006 and "The Unstoppable", 2008 plus the revolutionary Unstoppable: Int'l Edition (2010) and almost two dozen hit collabos later, the Otukpo, Benue state native has proved his class, versatility and staying power beyond doubt and earned the status of a superstar and cultural icon.Down to earth, accessible, charming, funny and engaging, 2face has won a greater measure of respect and admiration from people for his humility, warmth and empathy

Through his foundation, 2face Idibia Reach-Out Foundation, 2face has dedicated a great amount of time, effort and resources towards reaching out to fellow humans in need. "What we do for ourselves dies with us but what we do for others remains immortal" he posits. He believes also that help is best served quietly. "The important thing is that the beneficiary feels the impact of a good deed. He/she doesn't even need to know the identity of the benefactor but you know sometimes publicists and management won't just let it go unreported", he concludes.
2face loves to play video games, football, basketball and snooker. He favours African dishes and cherishes the time he spends with his kids. If he weren't a singer, he probably would have been a goal-keeper. Funny, for someone whose so adept at scoring – hits, ground breaking achievements and more!
GROUP CATALOGUE.
Body and Soul, Dove, 1999.
Souled Out, Dove 2000
Plan B, Platanshun Entertainment 2007.
SOLO JOINTS.
Face 2 Face, Kennis Music, 2004
Grass 2 Grace, Kennis Music, 2006
The Unstoppable, Hypertek, 2008.
The Unstoppable: Int'l Edition, 2010.


MOST WANTED "COLLABO"-RATOR
Wyclef Jean (USA)
Bennie man (Jamaica)
DJ Jimmy Jatt (Nigeria)
P Square (Nigeria)
Reggie Rockstone (Ghana)
Peter Miles (Uganda)
R. Kelly (USA)
9ice (Nigeria)
Chakademus & Pliers (Jamaica)
Bracket (Nigeria)
MI (Nigeria)
Modenine (Nigeria)
Wyre (Kenya)
Sound Sultan (Nigeria)
Navio (Uganda)
Darey Art Alade (Nigeria)
Sway (UK)
Freestyle (Nigeria)
VIP (Ghana)
Melissa Briggs (USA)
Jozi (SA)
Mary J. Blige (UsA),
Kelly Rowland, Rola, Jozi, Awadi, Slikour, Krotal, Chameleone, Zulu Boy, samini.
King David & Ozzie (UK)
Miguel Angel Ducos (USA), and many more.
Highlights
2005, African Queen was the first song ever aired on MTV Base.
Best African Act in the MTV Europe Awards.
2007, African Queen was used as a theme music for the hit Hollywood movie, PHAT GIRLS.
Best African Act MOBO - London (MUSIC OF BLACK ORIGIN) 2007 AWARDS
CHANNEL "O" AWARDS, Best Male Video; Best African Video of the Year; Best African Act; Best African Act
KORA AWARDS 2005
NIGERIAN ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS New York - Africa Break-through Artist of the Year 2006; Best Album of the Year 2007.
Best Musical Artiste AFRO NOLLYWOOD AWARDS 2005.


Song of the Decade NIGERIAN MUSIC AWARDS 2007
African Song of The Year (Non-Ghanaian) GHANA MUSIC AWARDS 2005
Music of the Year EXCELLENCE RECOGNITION AWARDS 2004
Special Recognition Award HIP HOP WORLD AWARDS 2005
1st NIGERIA ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS 2004 - Song of the year (African Queen); Album of the Year c) Best Hip Hop, R&B Artiste.
The Outstanding Musician of the Year 2005 BLACK HERITAGE AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE
Musician of the Year 2004 CITY PEOPLE AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE
Outstanding Contribution to the Entertainment Industry 2004 AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE
Best Song Of The Year 2005 G.C.E INTERNATIONAL AWARDS
Musician Of The Year 2006 THE FUTURE AWARDS
A.M.E.N AWARDS (2004) Best Male Vocalist; Song of the Year; Best New Act Male; Best Video.
Best Male Vocalist 2002 AFFINITY AWARDS.
Song Of the decade 2007(African Queen) THE NIGERIAN MUSIC AWARD
Best African Act 2007 MOBO (MUSIC OF BLACK ORIGIN AWARDS) UK
HIP HOP AWARDS a) Best R&B album b) Best R&B male
Best African Act Australian African Awards 2008
Best selling African Artist – World Music Awards 2008, Monaco
Youth Ambassador for peace- Universal Federation for World Peace
Nigerian International Youth Award- National Youth Council of Nigeria.
Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations' World Food Programme
Soundcity Music Video Awards (SMVA) 2009, Video of the Year, Best Collaboration in a Video
MTV MAMA 2009, Best R&B.
Featured artiste, Africa United, The official MTN World Cup 2010 project.
Live Performance, Closing Ceremony, FIFA 2010 World Cup
B.E.T. AWARDS 2011, BEST AFRICAN ACT.
Pioneer, revolutionary World -class packaging, standard pricing of CDs in Nigeria (The Unstoppable; Int'l Edition)
First non-Liberian to become an honorary member of the Liberian music society in recognition for his outstanding contribution to the growth of music in Africa.
National Agency For Food and Drug Administration & Control (NAFDAC), Ambassador
Pioneer of game-changing packaging and pricing of Nigerian music with the release of The Unstoppable (Int'l Edition)
2face Live: Buckwyld n Breathless, a 3-hour live production generally adjudged to be a re-defining moment in the history of live concerts in Nigeria.
2baba as he is fondly called by his fans has done concerts in over 100 cities in more than 50 countries around the world including Australia, Switzerland, Russia, Barbados, Seychelles, Malaysia, Jamaica, Canada, Kenya etc , He has met with many distinguished personalities in different fields from around the world like Hulk Hogan, Ron Isley, Late James Brown, Prince of Monaco, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Shakira, Jimmy Cliff, Rita Marley, Mary J. Blige and more.

Tuface added three more awards at the HEADIES,Album of the year unstoppable ,Artiste of the year,Best R&B Hip hop album. (The unstoppable album).