Kenyan socialite Amber Ray has extended her support to Nigerian reality TV star Annie Idibia following the shocking announcement by her husband, Innocent Idibia, that their 13-year marriage had come to an end.
Taking to her Instagram Stories on Monday, January 27, 2025, the mother of two sympathized with the popular influencer and actress, expressing how deeply she could relate to the pain she was enduring and the emotional weight of their breakup.
Amber Ray acknowledged that a marriage that had stood the test of for so many years takes a heavy emotional toll on anyone, particularly the person who is left behind after being dumped.
She addressed Annie directly, expressing her hope that she would come across her heartfelt message and know that she had her full support during this difficult time.
“My heart breaks for Annie. After 25 years of marriage, I can’t even begin to imagine what she’s going through (sic). The pain, the betrayal, the overwhelming emotions—and to add insult to injury, the relentless attacks on social media. It’s a lot for one person to endure. Annie, if you ever see this, please know I’m sending you so much love, strength, and the warmest hugs. You don’t deserve this.”
Putting yourself first
Amber Ray, who was recently featured alongside her husband Kennedy Rapudo in a Showmax reality TV show, highlighted Annie’s situation as a powerful reminder for women to always prioritize themselves.
She emphasized that this should be the case regardless of whether one has children or not, or whether they are in a relationship. According to Amber, a woman’s happiness and mental health should always come first.
She added that no one should drain themselves trying to salvage a relationship that is no longer working and encouraged women to walk away from such unions for the sake of their own well-being and that of their children.
She explained that in most cases of separation, the woman remains the primary caregiver for the child, and it becomes challenging to provide meaningful parenting while attached to a toxic relationship.
“Because at the end of the day, we as mothers are the constants in our kids’ lives. While fathers may be partly present, we are the ones they rely on every single day. And how can we give them the love and support they need if we’re stuck in situations that break us?” she posed.
Financial independence
Amber, who hails herself as Bibi Ya Tajiri (Wife of a Wealthy Man), then hurled shade at a section of women who claim they cannot engage in income-generating activities simply because their partners are wealthy.
She urged women to learn from Annie Idibia’s situation and recognize how unpredictable life can be, emphasizing how quickly circumstances can change and leave someone vulnerable.
“This is why I strongly believe that every woman must have her own income—whether your husband is rich or not. Life is unpredictable, and people change, sometimes in ways we can’t control.”
2Baba and Annie Idibia split
The news that the celebrity couple had called it quits surfaced today, Monday, January 27, 2025, after the popular Nigerian musician took to Instagram to announce their separation.
In the since-deleted post, the African Queen hitmaker revealed that he and his wife, actress Annie Idibia, had been separated for some time and were now moving forward with a divorce.
“I and Annie Macauley have been separated for a while now, and currently filed for divorce,” he said in the Instagram post as quoted by the BBC.
Hours later, 2Baba released a video confirming the post’s authenticity, sending shockwaves through fans and admirers across the continent.
“No-one hacked my account, I said what I said, I come in peace,” he said in the video.
The announcement marks the end of a love story that captivated millions.
2Baba and Annie tied the knot in 2012, solidifying their bond in a lavish, star-studded ceremony in Dubai the following year.
The couple shares two daughters and has long been regarded as one of Nigeria’s most enduring and iconic celebrity unions.
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