Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay Idibia has clarified her role as a mother, stating that she sees herself as a single woman raising her two children rather than as a single mother.
Naija News reports that she shared her thoughts on Instagram, reposting a message from a user reflecting on identity, motherhood, and personal growth.
Annie described her focus as keeping herself alive, true, and free for her children rather than being defined by marriage.
She explained that her parenting is about creating a positive environment where her children can thrive, stressing that her peace, joy, and stability directly influence their well-being.
The actress addressed the stereotypes surrounding single motherhood, rejecting narratives of struggle, limitation, and survival.
She positioned her journey as one of legacy and empowerment, focusing on growth and emotional balance rather than simply doing everything alone.
She wrote: “I’m not a single mom. I’m a single woman raising two kids. My children don’t need me married. They need me alive. They need me true. They need me free. I’m a woman rising, and two beautiful souls rise with me. My peace brings them peace, my joy brings them joy, and my radiance creates their safety.
“My kids get to watch me grow, to watch me rise, to see a woman rebuilding her world with joy, not bitterness. That is the greatest gift I’ll ever give them. Being a ‘single mom’ comes with a story society wrote for us: overwhelmed, struggling, limited, surviving. That’s not my story.”
This comes months after her separation from singer 2Baba, born Innocent Idibia, in January 2025.
The couple share two children, and while their divorce is yet to be finalized, both have moved forward independently.
Annie has dedicated time to self-care and personal development, participating in wellness retreats in Qatar, Singapore, and Cape Town, South Africa, and frequently sharing reflections on healing and self-worth.
