Nigerian music star Innocent Idibia, widely known as 2Baba, has stated that Nigeria is in a better state now than in previous decades. His comments came during a recent interview on Wazobia TV, where the discussion centered on his 2004 hit song "E Be Like Say," which critiques governance and societal decay. The host noted that the song's themes remain relevant in today's political climate. 2Baba acknowledged the persistence of national challenges but insisted that progress has been made over the years. He revealed he once supported a political campaign in a neutral capacity but has no plans to enter partisan politics. Instead, he emphasized his commitment to uplifting Nigeria through personal initiatives. He described himself as a self-appointed ambassador of Nigeria, saying, "I have personally appointed myself as an ambassador of Nigeria an ambassador everywhere, I am a self-appointed ambassador of Nigeria to everywhere."
2Baba sees himself as Nigeria's ambassador everywhere, yet no passport office has issued such a title. His optimism rests on personal agency rather than systemic change. For millions of Nigerians facing daily hardship, symbolic representation offers little relief. A self-appointed ambassador cannot fix power grids, inflation, or insecurity — only concrete action can.
