How Rich is Tuface, Net Worth and More

What is 2face net worth?

2Face Net Worth:	$37 Million
Born:	September 18, 1975
Country of Origin:	Nigeria
Education:	Institute of Management & Technology, Enugu
Source of Wealth:	Music, Singing, Songwriting, Endorsements
1st Hit Project:	“Body & Soul” (2000)

Considering the fame surrounding 2face in Nigeria today as a music legend that he is, what do you think is 2face net worth in 2020?

How much do you think the music icon earns annually through his various endorsements businesses, tours and shows?

Regardless if you are an ardent fan or not, 2face net worth is something anyone can curious about, as a result of his high standing in the Nigerian music industry.

If you are as curious as we think, come with us as we share an insight into all that 2face net worth entails.

2Face Net Worth & Highlights

As of 2020, 2Face net worth is estimated to be approximately $37 Million dollars. He is no doubt one of the top ten richest musicians in Nigeria.

Here are some highlights of 2baba:

• Best Male Vocalist 2002 Affinity Awards
• Best Video 2004 A.M.E.N Awards
• Best Male Vocalist 2004 A.M.E.N Awards
• Song of the Year 2004 A.M.E.N Awards
• Outstanding Contribution to the Entertainment Industry 2004 Award for Excellence
• Music of the Year 2004 Excellence Recognition Awards
• Best New Act Male 2004 A.M.E.N Awards

Early Life

Innocent Idibia was born in Jos, Nigeria. He is from the Idoma ethnic group in the southern part of Benue State, in central Nigeria. He attended Mount Saint Gabriel’s Secondary School in Makurdi, Benue State.

He enrolled at the Institute of Management & Technology, Enugu  (IMT), where he did his preliminary National Diploma course in business administration and management.

While attending IMT, he performed at school organized shows and parties, as well as other regional schools such as the University of Nigeria and Enugu State University of Science & Technology.

He eventually dropped out to pursue his music career. While attending IMT, 2face Idibia started composing and singing jingles at the GB Fan Club at Enugu State Broadcasting Services (ESBS) in 1996.

Also in 1996, he adopted the stage name “2Face” (Tuface). He cited the reason as “trying to demarcate my personal life with my business life” . In 2016, he officially changed his name to 2Baba

Career

He moved to Lagos and started performing with rapper Blackface Naija.

He met BlackFace during his secondary education in Benue. With Blackface (Ahmedu Augustine Obiabo) and with musician Faze (Chibuzor Oji), he went on to form the trio band Plantashun Boiz.

Plantashun Boiz released two successful albums: Body and Soul (2000) and Sold Out (2003) under Nelson Brown’s owned Label (Dove Records) before disbanding in 2004.

Relations were marred for many years during which the band broke up and its members started their solo careers.

Long after the break-up known as the “Faze vs Tuface” beef, the band came back together in 2007 for the purpose of recording a third and final album entitled Plan B (2007).

On numerous occasions, BlackFace claimed 2Face was performing songs co-written by both of them and not remitting revenues to him. After a long legal and media battle, the matter was finally laid to rest amicably..

After the disbandment of Plantashun Boyz in 2004, all band members sought separate musical careers. 2Baba released his debut solo album Face 2 Face (2004), which established him as a viable solo artist.

Following the release of his debut album, he released his second album Grass 2 Grace in 2006, which contained hits “One Love”, “True Love, “4 Instance”. He is the founder of Hypertek Entertainment.

Abstract painting Star studded of Idibia by designer Olufeko showcased at a pop-up exhibition themed ENCORE in December 2013

In 2006, his song “African Queen” was used in the soundtrack for the film Phat Girlz, which was released internationally.

He released an experimental album in 2009 called The Unstoppable releasing the single “Enter the Place”.

Problems with album distribution in 2007 caused as shift of the release date of the album from 2008 to early 2009.

In 2010, 2Baba released an “International Edition” of the same under the title The Unstoppable International Edition making him the first Nigerian artist to have an appropriately priced international album.

2face released two more singles from the international version of his The Unstoppable album.

The international edition of the album won two awards at the 2010 SoundCity Music Video Awards.

He also won the Channel O Music Video Awards Best African Western award and the MTV Africa Music Awards for Best Male and Artist of the year.

Upon leaving the music label Kennis Music  after the release of his second solo album, he set up his own record label known as Hypertek Entertainment.

He is part of the Sony All African One8 Project alongside seven other musicians across Africa recording a single with R. Kelly and Prince Lee titled “Hands Across the World”.

He is the first non-Liberian to become an honorary member of the Liberian music society in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the growth of music in Africa.

He has been named Red cross ambassador society of Nigeria. 2Baba has several collaborations all over the globe, giving his collaborators the opportunity to win awards for each duet such as street credibility by 9ice, possibility by p-square now Mr P and Rudeboy, and lots more.

He is adored by his colleagues and every entertainer in the Nigerian music industry as a role model. 2Baba and one of the richest rappers in America and the world, Jay Z met in NYC 2014.

2Baba has also been an ambassador for quite a number of brands including Guinness, Nigerian Breweries etc.

He is also the brand ambassador for National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control.

More Highlights of 2Baba

• Song of the year for “African Queen” 2004 Nigeria Entertainment Awards New York
• Best Album of the year 2004 Nigeria Entertainment Awards New York
• Best Hip-Hop and R&B Artiste 2004 Nigeria Entertainment Awards New York
• Musician of the Year 2004 City People Awards for Excellence
• Best Male Video 2005 Channel O Music Video Awards
• Best African Act 2005 Channel O Music Video Awards
• Best African Act 2005 Kora Awards
• The Outstanding Musician of the Year 2005 Black Heritage Awards for Excellence
• Best Musical Artiste 2005 Afro Nollywood Award
• African Song of The Year (Non-Ghanaian) 2005 Ghana Music Awards
• Best Male Video 2005 Channel O Music Video Awards
• Special Recognition Award 2005 Hip Hop World Awards
• Best African Act 2005 Kora Awards
• Best Song of The Year 2005 G.C.E International Awards
• Best African Video of the year 2005 Channel O Music Video Award
• Best African Act 2005 MTV Europe Music Awards
• Nominated Best African Act 2005 MOBO
• Africa Break Through Artist of the Year 2006 Nigeria Entertainment Awards New York
• Musician of The Year 2006 The Future Awards
• Best African Act 2007 MOBO Awards
• Song of the Decade 2007 Nigerian Music Awards
• Best Album of the Year 2007 Nigeria Entertainment Awards New York
• Best selling Nigerian Artist 2008 World Music Awards, Monaco, Spain
• Best R’n’B / Pop album 2008 Hip-Hop World Awards
• Best African Act 2008 Australian African Awards
• Artist of the Year 2009
• Best R&B MTV Africa Music Awards 2009
• MTV Africa Music Awards Best Male 2009
• MTV Africa Music Awards Best Video for “Enter the Place” 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards
• Best Western 2010 SoundCity Awards
• Best Western 2010 SoundCity Awards
• Best Male MTV Africa Music Awards 2010
• Artist of the Year MTV Africa Music Awards 2010
• Most Gifted West African Video 2010 Channel O Music Video Awards
• Best Pop Video for “Implication” 2010 SoundCity Awards
• Best International Act: Africa BET Awards of 2011
• New Champions For An Enduring Culture 2011 16th edition of the Annual THISDAY Awards presented by former U.S. President Bill Clinton and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
• Album of the year 2011 Hip-Hop World Awards – “The Headies”
• Most Gifted African West Video for “Only Me” 2011 Channel O Music VideoAwards
• Most Gifted Video of the Year for “Only Me” 2011 Channel O Music Video Awards
• Artist of the year 2011 Hip-Hop World Awards – “The Headies”
• Best R’n’B / Pop album 2011 Hip-Hop World Awards – “The Headies”
• Best R&B Single – Let Somebody Love You (2Face Idibia) – “The Headies 2014”
• Album of the year – Ascension – “Ben TV Awards 2014”
• Best International Collaboration – Rainbow ft. T-Pain – “Ben TV Awards 2014”

In one of the great 2Face quotes, he said; “You have to be ready mentally, physically, and spiritually to face challenges that will come your way”. – 2face

No doubt, 2Face is an international musician and he has worked with some of the world-class singers. Check out the list of the top 20 richest musicians in the world.

One of the biggest lessons to learn from the life of 2face is to be committed and devoted to your marriage.

It is no news in Nigeria today the promiscuity of 2face back when he was a younger man. He has 7 kids in total with 5 of them born out of wedlock.

Be hardworking. No matter what happens, no matter the experiences you have, however hard it gets, it pays to work hard. You just have to keep going and push on through.

As long as it’s will we’re passionate about, it’s definitely going to end well. Stand up for what belongs to you.