Since that stunning lover-girl role she played in 2face’s African Queen video, Annie Macaulay caught the attention of the entertainment industry.
Everyone wanted to know who the damsel on the power bike with 2Face was, especially when reports hit the streets that these two were actually dating. But later events was to change a lot of things as two other separate women came into the picture. And before Annie could say 2, both ladies were totting 2face’s babies almost shutting the door in Annie’s face.
Today, Annie is the mother of Isabella, a two year old -daughter she had for 2Face.
Last weekend, she was one of the guests at a 2Face tribute event tagged “Touch of a Genius held in honour of the ‘Enter the place crooner’, held in Lekki, Lagos. Showtime celebrity was able to engage her, where she talks about her career and relationship with Tuface Idibia.
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This is a tribute to 2Face, how do you see the event?
It’s really wonderful. We didn’t expect it to eventually turn out this way but it has been one tremendous night. It’s really wonderful. You need to see his face, he’s all smiles, and giggling; he is dancing, so happy and it’s been such a beautiful night. He’s so happy and I feel so wonderful to be a part of this.
Tell us how it has been for you with 2Face?
I want to make one fact clear. 2Face has got his own life to live while I’ve got mine to live too. That’s exactly my position, regardless of what people might be saying about us. I’m going to concentrate on looking after myself and my daughter in spite of what is going on between me and him. It’s that simple.
How would you describe your relationship with 2face?
We are still very close to each other. As you can see, I accompanied him to this event and we are sitting together. That tells you, we are still inseparable. After all, he is still the father of my daughter so what else do you expect to hear from me. But then again, I repeat we both have our own independent lives to live. He does what he wants to do with his life, while I’ll do what I want to do with my own life.
Pardon me, but you still appear to be bitter; possibly angry at him. Is it because you feel he betrayed you?
Why will I think that way. Like I said earlier, he has got his life to live as well as I have got mine to live. He is free to do whatever he wants to do with his life. If I have not forgiven 2Face of the wrongs I feel he had done to me in the past, perhaps, I wouldn’t have been here to support him tonight.
I realised I mustn’t think of myself alone but my daughter as well. What happened is between I and her father. She shouldn’t be allowed to suffer for it and please I don’t want to talk about this any further.
But people…?
Please no more. Please.
How close is he to your daughter?
(Her face brightens again) Oh! They are virtually inseparable. He is very close to her. She just had to here on this special night with him, and that’s partly why I’m here too. They are as close as any father and daughter could be. And they will remain so for a very long time to come, I assure you.
Again, how are you finding things, knowing fully well that you will always be linked to 2Face and the media will forever be at your heels?
Yes, it’s hard. But I’m a strong woman and I will continue to be there for my daughter. I really don’t care what is being said or written about me or my relationship with 2 Face anymore. I tell you I don’t care. I will continue to stay strong. He has his own life to live and I have mine. I have things that I am doing and I thank God for that. I have my hands full right now I don’t have time to think about anything else.
What are these things you are actually busy with?
I’m acting, I have my own Television show and I’m also into private businesses. So, I have my hands pretty filled with activities.
Are you currently on any location?
I’ve been on set for days now, and I’m actually coming from location. I’m starring in two movies at the same time, so, I’m pretty busy. I just had to be here to support 2Face.
Where are you shooting?
In Lagos. Somewhere in Festac and Okota.
What are the movie titles?
I can’t say for now. But you should know the way our movies producers are. You never know the title until it’s out. But then, I have a couple of my featured movies already out in the market. It’s a handful and they are doing pretty well in the market.
Do you plan to sing too?
No. I’m not going into singing. I have my TV show and I also have another project in the pipeline. It’s like a reality TV show. My daughter is going to be involved in it too. So, my hands are filled up and that is why I tell you I cannot be bothered by what is going on around me, or what people are saying or not saying about me or anybody else.
