[8] By 1996, he had already begun composing music and recording jingles especially at the GB Fan Club at Enugu State Broadcasting Services (ESBS).

[9] While attending IMT, Idibia began his music career performing alongside Blackface Naija, his secondary school classmate, and Faze, all of whom later formed the trio band, Plantashun Boiz.

[10] The band released two albums, Body and Soul (2000) and Sold Out (2003), under Dove Records, a label owned by Nelson Brown.

[15] In 2004, 2Baba's departure from the band "Plantashun Boiz" led to the group's split, sparking a feud with his former bandmates who blamed him for the disbandment.

Rumors circulated on social media alleging that the administration, through the DSS, had picked him up earlier that day and pressured him to cancel the much-hyped protest, though he later made a series of tweets from his Twitter account to deny the claim.

[41] In January 2017, he announced a partnership with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and made donations for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and returnees.

[43] 2Baba has served as an ambassador for various brands including Guinness in 2005,[44] the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in 2009,[45] the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE),[46] Airtel Nigeria,[47] Globacom,[48] Pazino Homes and Gardens,[49] Hennessy artistry season alongside singer Wizkid, in 2014,[50] Oraimo,[51] and was appointed the African ambassador for the Italian liquor manufacturer, Campari in 2016.

[52] The FORTYfied All-Star Tribute Concert, organized by 2Baba to celebrate his 40th birthday and influence in Nigerian music, took place on 20 September 2015, at the Eko Hotel and Suites Convention Centre.