Eri JoDye

Been listening to 2Face's Grass 2 Grace album since 5am, and all I can say is that Innocent 2Face Idibia is a national treasure and his chain is solid diamond. I love this man so much. There's something about his music that makes you appreciate the depth of his talent all over again. The songwriting, the melodies, the delivery, the stories, the sheer honesty in his music. This man gave us songs that have become part of our lives, and sometimes I wonder if we fully understand the magnitude of what we have in him. 2Face is one of those artists whose contribution to Nigerian music deserves to be studied, documented and celebrated. His music has travelled through generations, and his influence is written all over the sound of Nigerian music today. I refuse to be among those who will wait until a man is gone before they suddenly discover how much he meant to them. I want to celebrate Innocent Idibia while he can still hear us, while he can still smile knowing that his work has touched millions of lives. I will not wait for a funeral to become eloquent about a man's greatness. His flowers belong in his hands, his roses belong at his feet, and his name deserves to be spoken with reverence while he is still here to hear it. Long live 2Face Idibia. A legend in his lifetime.