Nigeria, Feb. 12 -- For the longest time, Nigerian music star 2baba hasn't been one to willingly court controversy.

On Wednesday, the 49-year-old singer, known for his hit 'African Queen,' further shocked fans when he openly professed his love for Edo lawmaker Natasha Osawaru.

In a now-deleted Instagram post, he wrote, "This is my world; help me beg her to marry me." With that single post, he confirmed the swirling rumours that had persisted since January. Their relationship had been speculated after his visit to the Edo State House of Assembly.

However, Punch reports that through her spokesperson, she denied having any role in the collapse of his marriage and described the claims as "baseless." The speculation began after his now ex-w...