‘I wish you weren’t so humble’ — Chidi Mokeme gushes about 30-year friendship with 2Baba

Chidi Mokeme, the Nollywood actor, has praised 2Baba, the ace singer, for being an “embodiment of humility”.

In an Instagram post on Tuesday, Mokeme, 52, revealed his friendship with 2Baba, 48, started over thirty years ago.

The actor recalled how he and 2Baba met, and the singer’s utmost desire to make music many years ago.

“A guy, my guy. A king who is most comfortable showing up without his crown. The embodiment of humility,” he wrote.

“Since that very first day we met at 042, all those thirty-something years ago when we were running the town with ‘Two-Point Entertainment’ later Two Can Play Entertainment’, hosting campus shows and gigs at Moore House & Forum Night Club, you have remained true to yourself.

“I remember clearly: ‘I just wan sing, I just want climb stage make I entertain the people. Na the only thing wey dey make me happy” before you got on stage that night and big you did demolish the stage. I knew you were born to do this. The many many special times we have spent together, in different parts of the world have reinforced your conviction and mastery. And nobody hails me in that special way that you do.

“Sometimes I wish you weren’t so humble. Other times I wish we were all humble as you. So much I want to say and could have said, as I celebrate you today and no it is not your birthday. But why try when I saw a post the other day by emmaugolee, who captured your essence way better than I could (Y’all go and check out that post on Emma’s page).”

He further encouraged everyone to appreciate the singer while describing him as a “true pathfinder”.

“So this post is just for me, myself and I, and all those it may concern to add well deserved flowers to your garden. You are a true pathfinder. All hail the king 2Baba,” he added.

 

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