
Annie Macaulay Idibia is a renowned Nigerian actress, model, and presenter whose journey in the entertainment industry epitomizes resilience, talent, and versatility.
Her exceptional performance in film earned her a nomination in the “Best Supporting Actress” category at the 2009 Best of Nollywood Awards, solidifying her reputation as one of the industry’s most promising stars.
Profile details
Name: Annie Macaulay Idibia
Born: November 13, 1984
State of origin: Akwa-Ibom
Education: University of Lagos
Relationship status: Married
Religion: Christianity
Career: Actress, Entrepreneur
Background
Annie Macaulay–Idibia, born on November 13, 1984, in Ibadan, Nigeria, hails from Eket in Akwa Ibom State.
Following her parents’ divorce, she relocated to Lagos State with her mother.
She pursued higher education at Lagos State University and the University of Lagos, earning degrees in Computer Science and Theatre Arts.
Career highlights
Before venturing into Nollywood, Annie competed in the “Queen of All Nations” beauty pageant, emerging as a runner-up.
She gained early recognition by appearing in the iconic music video for 2Baba’s hit song, ‘African Queen’.
Annie’s breakthrough in Nollywood came with roles in Pleasure and Crime and Blackberry Babes.
Over the years, she has featured in numerous films, such as First Family, The Wanted Girl, and Almajiri.
In 2022, she joined Netflix’s African reality series Young, Famous & African, sharing the screen with her then-husband, Innocent “2Baba” Idibia, and other notable African stars.
Beyond acting, Annie is also an entrepreneur, owning BeOlive Hair Studio, a beauty salon in Atlanta, USA.
Filmography
- Pleasure and Crime
- Blackberry Babes
- The Wanted Girl
- Love Across
- Almajiri
- Married But Feminist
- Return of Blackberry Babes
- Estate Runs
- Young, Famous & African
- Unconditional
- Obiageli The Sex Machine
- Morning After Dark
- Beautiful Monster
- Open Scar
- Secret Lovers
- Desires of Married Women, amongst others.
Personal life
Annie married renowned musician Innocent “2Baba” Idibia in 2012, and they share two daughters: Isabel, born in 2008, and Olivia, born in 2014.
However, on January 26, 2025, Nigerian music legend 2Baba announced his divorce from Annie Idibia, a revelation that quickly sparked widespread reactions across social media platforms.
Netizens shared a mix of shock, empathy, and speculation about the end of the high-profile marriage that had spanned over a decade.
The news dominated online conversations, with many fans reflecting on the couple’s journey and expressing their opinions on the situation.
Awards
Annie has received accolades for her work, including a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the 2009 Best of Nollywood Awards and winning Fast Rising Actress at the 2016 African Entertainment Legend Awards.
Net worth
Annie Idibia ventures and successful career have contributed to an estimated net worth of about $500,000.
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