Nigerian music veteran Innocent Idibia, widely known as 2Baba, is preparing to release a new album titled Oldest Young Man on November 27, 2026, ending a six-year break from studio album releases.
The award-winning singer confirmed the date through his Instagram account on Tuesday, describing the forthcoming body of work as music that would stand the test of time.
The project has featured prominently in his social media activities in recent months, with the artiste dropping hints about its arrival without initially disclosing a release date.
According to Vanguard, 2Baba’s last studio album was Warriors, released in 2020. The 13-track project marked his eighth studio album.
The singer’s musical journey dates back to the 1990s when he began composing jingles before joining Blackface and Faze to establish Plantashun Boiz in 1996. He subsequently built a successful solo career and became one of the influential figures in Nigeria’s Afropop movement.
His discography also includes Face 2 Face (2004), Grass 2 Grace (2006), The Unstoppable (2009), Away and Beyond (2012), The Ascension and Rewind, Select, Update (2015).
The November release is expected to add another chapter to the career of the music star, whose influence has spanned several generations of Nigerian music.
