Nigerian music icon 2Baba, whose real name is Innocent Idibia, has found himself in the spotlight once again, this time due to allegations from Italy’s fashion watchdog, T20luxury.
The watchdog, which has previously criticized several Nigerian celebrities for wearing counterfeit designer clothing, has now focused on 2Baba.
They claimed that the singer’s brown Fendi shirt, worn at a Lagos nightclub, was fake. T20luxury advised 2Baba, referring to him respectfully as a “legend,” to be more cautious with his wardrobe choices to protect his personal and professional image.
They wrote:
“Dear Legendary 2baba, We understand that as an artist, you may rely on stylists or personal shoppers to curate your wardrobe and accessories. However, there is a possibility that counterfeit items may have unintentionally entered your collection through third-party sources.
“Given your influential role within the creative industry, we trust that you recognize the importance of authenticity and the negative impact of counterfeit goods on originality and craftsmanship. Maintaining the integrity of your personal and professional brand requires careful attention to sourcing.
“To uphold industry standards and ensure authenticity, we encourage you to always buy original items directly from the brand owners. Either locally owned brands, fast fashion, or high street brands and not imitators. If you want high end products, exercise due diligence when selecting stylists and personal shoppers. Working exclusively with verified vendors and certified professionals such as T20Luxury is essential.We kindly ask that you share this message with your stylists and shoppers.”
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