At the 17th Headies Awards held on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos, Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay made a striking statement that quickly became the talk of the evening. Taking the stage as a presenter, she began, “Annie Idi—oh, sorry, Annie Macaulay. Hey, I am single,” playfully correcting herself and signaling her return to her maiden name following her divorce from music legend 2Baba.​

This marked Annie's first red carpet appearance since the separation, and her confident declaration was met with cheers from the audience, highlighting her resilience and independence.​

Social media buzzed with reactions to her statement. Some praised her empowerment, while others questioned the timing of her announcement .​