2Face on the Throne? Nigerian superstar 2Face Idibia, Matse Uwatse, Aisha Augie-Kuta & More in the new issue of Y! Magazine
Posted on Monday, October 17th, 2011 at 2:42 PMBy BellaNaija.com
Y! Magazine has revealed the cover of their new issue and Nigerian superstar 2Face Idibia is the majestic cover star! Check out the new issue press release below and page excerpts from the magazine as well.
It certainly brings to mind the iconic (Abraham) Lincoln Memorial at the National Mall in Washington DC! But it’s our very own African superstar, 2face Idibia; regal, confident, and positively sparkling on the cover of Y! Magazine – in what is certain to be another definitive issue.
“Forgive us for being excited!” says Chude Jideonwo, who is editor-in-chief of the magazine. “Our amazing team including photographer Obi Somto and stylist Maryanne Alabi have collaborated to deliver another stunning cover that magnificently conveys the near-legendary status of Innocent “2face” Idibia as well as the confident future that this edition captures so, dare I say, elegantly.”
In the interview, held on the last day of his 35th year, 2face speaks about the past 15 years of his music career; why the many risks he has taken have paid off, what he plans for the future; and why he thinks he has made it through the long haul. He also speaks about his new confidence in publicly speaking about his children, his thoughts about the women in his life from Vien Tetsola to Annie Macaulay, and the greatest lessons that life has taught him.
But that’s only the beginning! This edition of Y! Magazine features profiles of some intriguing young Nigerians. Wazobia FM’s Matse Uwatse speaks exclusively to Y! about her move from Wazobia to Nigeria 99.3; CP-Africa’s Nmachi Jidenma speaks about her job at Google Africa, and three bright stars from Northern Nigeria share their stories: entrepreneur Hassan Rilwan, political Bilyaminu Shinkafi, and mother-of-three photographer Aisha Augie-Kuta, who was this year’s The Future Awards Creative Artist of the Year.
Y!’s vision is to provoke thought and conversation beyond music, movies and fashion dialogue, and this edition continues in that tradition with features like Boko Haram & I, where CNN correspondent Alkassim Abdulkadir speaks about his experience meeting the dreaded leader of the sect; Where is the money?, where Aziza Uko shares the ‘secret’ on why many young people find it difficult to get sponsorship monies for their ideas, How to make chocolate, telling the amazing story of entertainment company Chocolate City, And the winner is…? Where we speak to the split-persona winner of the NLNG Prize for Literature Mai Nasara, and Generation Now, an editorial by Stanley Azuakola on why exactly Nigerians have a reason to celebrate.
A delightful fashion spread includes exclusive interviews with Canada-based Nigerian designer Dumebi Iyamah and UK-based model Eunice Olumide, along with designs from the Africa space at the New York Fashion Week.
There’s even more! Funke Akindele reveals her greatest fear, ChiDynma is spotlighted as Bright Young Thing and Praiz as The Next Big Thing, Nse Ikpe-Etim reveals her deepest feelings and regrets, and the duo of Kingsley James and XTRM Music’s Steve Babaeko speak about Faith and Travel.
The #Hashtag section goes around 90 days of contemporary culture in Nigeria – with reviews of music, movies, places, television, blasts from the past, books, magazines, and more.
Tying it all up nicely is a colourful spread that gets us in the right mood for Christmas. 20 young celebrities tell Y! Magazine exactly what they want for Christmas – including Dolapo Oni, Omawumi Megbele, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Funke Bucknor-Obruthe, Linda Ikeji talking up everything from fab shoes to fast cars!
“The idea of this edition is simple,” said Jideonwo. “We went around the country looking for young Nigerians to celebrate and who give us hope in the country as we count down to the festive end-of-the-year months. These are young Nigerians from various sectors and of all stripes who give you a reason to be excited to be Nigerian. 2face is the headliner for that celebration – and what an exciting ride!”
Y! Magazine is available in Lagos and Abuja and will be available in several states and cities across the country. 2face will also be signing copies of the magazines for fans and readers at a media & VIP event at The Hub in The Palms in Lekki, Lagos.
Cover Credit
Styling: Maryanne Alabi and Yemi Olowu
Makeup: Laide Pitan
Photography: Obi Somto
Location: Beni Apartments
Tags: 2face, 2Face Idibia, Y! Magazine
hmmmm ok
Abeg, my Tuface’s finer than he appears on d cover page. Who da hell’s d photographer and make-up artiste?
abi oooooooooooooo………d guy has got more chemstry wit d camra dan dis
2Face is now looking cooler than this oooo, If I have a sister, I may consider him sha.
hmmmmm…..ok.
ts like im seeing another 2face on that cover page sha
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2baba….nothing do u ooooo more bless from baba God
Please where is all Tubaba’s hair gone?!
This is alarming.
Dude isnt this bald yet is he?
O_O
that throne picture is not doing it for me.
What’s I find even more annoying is that it’s not even a proper throne. Just plonked him down on some regular ole chair and they’re talking about a “throne”?? Where’s the photographer/set designer’s imagination @?
Firstly Give honor to whom Honor is due, point of correction a throne as used in this context is a chair occupied by an exalted personage…Gold Plated or not…..So be constructive in your criticism.
Photoshopped tuface.
Wow – this is amazingf ork. These guys keep pushing the envelope!
Me likes very much.
love his dressing in d second pic*i love Lagos* hmmm
he deserves it, he really set the peace for his fellow music compare to fellow, all hail the king of naija music.1love 2baba no shaking
omg!!!! d sex appeal too much….lol tubaba i luv uuuuuuu……
loool! that head don shine pass china plate. loooool!
why is my love’s head looking big in the first picture?
TUFACE looks hawt…am not feeling the throne and suited look, but he sure can get it in the Lagos tee pic…hawt hawt sexgy hawt
Le’s face it. The jacket looks a bit tacky, the whole gold button, ruined it
Black solid CHESTERFIELD leather chair, would have made it, pix too flat, cream color chair, is a no no no , Black suit for 2face props was a total wash and Austere.
I need to get me one of those “I heart Lagos” t-shirts, they’re hot.
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It’s great to see 2face confident and in charge. He’s a legend for sure. And i luuuurve Matse!
his children and the women in his life. Na wao!
Big up 2Face, looking fly, this guy has a good dress sense.. Check him out here,i am sure you will agree with me.
http://www.nigeriamusicmovement.com/nigerian-music-nigeria-pictures-2face-birthday-bash-at-slicks-bar-vgc
2face is fiiiiine!!! period.
Ok wat’s up with dat cover photo??? Tuface looks like he’s got tribal marks…not cool! Oh well, heart the second photo
i luv 2baba die!!! but really r dose his fingaz in d 1st peesho? nah nah….nat werking for me….lol
wack photographer …. sorry, but its the truth .. even the stylists and make up artist no try at all. anything that is worth ding is worth doing well.. y! Naija i’m quite disapointed to say the least
@ deedee, u re so right! those fingers are not attractive @ all!
I feel this guy 2face, he has covered more ground dan any other artiste.. http://pressplay360.com/news/item/79-kgb-am_on_1
mtchewwwwwwww!!!!! Wreli lookin lyk 1 old papa(wit his bald head) sitting in an oversized chair, so wack. Why??! Y!
one luv
I also love ACCRA
Ooooh Weeeee!!!! Tuface’s fingaz in that first picture is a serious HeLL to the No for me!And not to be a hater or anything, but i never thought the guy was cute. I don’t care how much money he has, i would never date him EVER! But the boy sure can sing! lol
This 2face suit is not even big at all
How come the Stylist did not tell him to unbotton the last botton of his Blazer…
Ha! Cool shirt in 2nd picture!
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he’s always on point………
2baba na the best, he is, and always will be. no be small thing my brother, PEACE!
true talk Bro..
2baba notin mega u deserve am,u’re a living legend.
2face, keep rocking we feeling u
U r a blessing 2 d music world in NIJA. May GOD keep u.