2Baba, the ace Nigerian singer, has shared his approach to dealing with public backlash.
In a recent interview on Binging With Game Changers, the ‘African Queen’ hitmaker admitted that negative comments can be painful, but do not define him as a person.
The 49-year-old songwriter said he has developed a thick skin to handle criticism and maintain a positive attitude.
The singer also disclosed that he turns every situation into a positive one and finds ways to laugh at jokes made about him.
“For me, I just knew that I had to stand up to my responsibility. Sometimes, things happen, and people talk all kinds of jokes and malicious comments. It hurts. It gets to you sometimes,” he said.
“But know that this is the way of the world, you just have to be able to try and grow some thick skin and say ‘You know what, I am still going to keep my head high because I know that where I am going is bigger and better than all this stuff’.
“And I know that does not define me. It does not make me a monster. Within you, you have to cheer yourself up. Sometimes you watch a comedy show. Sometimes, you laugh at joke made about you. Always try to turn every situation into positive.
“For me, I know that the moment I start worrying too much, it becomes more problem. I know that there is a solution to everything that comes up.”
2Baba has been in the spotlight since he announced his split from Annie Idibia in January.
The singer confirmed his relationship with Natasha Osawaru, the Edo lawmaker, a few days later.
His actions attracted a wave of backlash from the public including celebrities like Toke Makinwa.
In February, the award-winning singer proposed to the lawmaker while insisting their relationship had nothing to do with his separation from Annie.
The lawmaker also recently updated her Instagram bio to include the singer’s surname.
Natasha’s move came after Annie dropped the singer’s surname and reverted to her maiden name.
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