Nigerian singer, songwriter and performer Innocent ‘2face Idibia’ is the subject of a new book to published by NET Newspaper Limited, owners of THENETNG, Newsroom and NECLive.
The project, done in commemoration of the musician’s 40th birthday, is part of the NET book series, which kicked off in April 2015.
The book which is also a biography of 2face is edited by NET publisher Ayeni Adekunle Samuel and is titled ‘A Very Good Bad guy: The Story Of Innocent 2Face Idibia.’
According to Ayeni who was also 2face’s former publicist, the book will contain a detailed interview with 2face, lyrics and discography, views from some of those who have shaped his life and career, an insider’s journey through his life and times, as well as a collection of some of the most important articles, reviews, features and news about him since 2004.
The book’s presentation is planned to coincide with Idibia’s 40th birthday celebrations. He clocks 40 on September 18, 2015
Speaking on why NET chose to publish a biography on 2face, Ayeni said: ‘Apart from being a fantastic musician and a wonderful person, 2Face is also a personal friend and source of inspiration; so few things give me as much joy as being able to give this gentleman some of the recognition he deserves on the occasion of his 40th birthday. These are important projects Nigeria must do for our cultural posterity. We must tell our stories and document our history. NET is delighted to compile the life stories of this cultural icon of our times so that our children and our children’s children can read it and learn. And this is the first of many to come’.