“My children are my backbone,” Annie Macaulay declares, announces upcoming online TV station

• Nigerian actress Annie Macaulay speaks about her family and career following her controversial separation with legendary artiste Innocent Idibia
• She stated that her children are her backbone and revealed her career as she ventures in launching an online TV station
• Reactions have trailed her interview and some fans have advised her to move on and focus more on herself

Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay, formerly married to music star Innocent Idibia, has spoken about her life after their highly publicised separation.

In a recent interview at the 17th edition of the Headies Awards with BBC, Annie emphasised that her children, Isabella and Olivia Idibia, are her backbone and top priority. 

She revealed that one of her daughters is currently studying abroad and expressed her dedication to their well-being.

She stated,

"My family is fine, my children are great. My first daughter is currently abroad schooling and you can't play with that girl, you can't even joke with my children because they are my back bone."

Annie also shared her future plans, announcing the upcoming launch of her own TV station, Annie Macaulay TV, where she aims to explore various opportunities and share her thoughts with a wider audience.

She continued,

“Right now, I am working on my TV station. My own online TV station, which is the Annie Macaulay TV station. So be ready for different things.

“As it is, my daughters have done an 11 episode series that will air on Annie Macaulay TV very soon."

Netizens have been praising her strength and resilience as a single woman and mother.

Also, during the Headies Awards, Annie made headlines when she corrected a fan who referred to her as "Annie Idibia," instead insisting on being called "Annie Macaulay," reflecting her status as a single woman. 

On stage, Annie introduced herself as single, saying,

“My name is Annie Idi—oh, I’m sorry, Annie Macaulay. Hello, unmarried women!”

This comes one day after 2Baba Idibia presented his mother to his fiancée, Natasha Osawaru. 

Reactions trail Annie Macaulay’s interview 

@ThatPHCBoy wrote: “Quite happy to see Annie Macaulay out and about, attending events and living her life. Also laughed at that surname joke she made 😂😂😂. Women shouldn't have to bear the shame of the behaviour of the men in their lives.”

@justkency wrote: “Putting up a strong face in public is good. However, don't allow the pressure to redefine you. Be gracious and classy. Keep your head high as you embrace the new you. Do not also fall into the temptation of allowing or participating in the act of ridiculing your ex-husband.”

@YouCanCallMeOma wrote: “Desperately trying to show your ex that you’re good and have moved on shoes one thing, you’re lying! You don’t need to that.” 

@hyphy_damian wrote: “She as she dey shout, omo that divorce pain am gaaannnn 😭😭😭.”

@desrtquin wrote: “I blame this woman for having the opportunity to be top notch but failed to develop herself mentally and education wise, and friends don’t do drugs, it takes long for the effect to wade away even after being sober, I have seen ppl who do drugs up close and the symptoms are always similar. The changes in voice, lack of body coordination, twitchings and all.”

@Datarpro wrote: “Auntie Ann! 

Pick yourself up! Develop yourself, build your brand, Grow, freshen up! Drop the bitterness!  Start a good Life! Coz, those kids might grow up and don't Famz you!! Gen-Z these days "You gave birth to me and So?" Make you nor go loose home and away at 60/70yrs.”

@BintDija wrote: “The Wasted years can't be gotten back sha.”

@pretohposh wrote: “This woman is not looking okay yet, even from her mouth moves you will notice🤦‍♀️ her face and reaction. I wish  you more full recovery and strength sis.” 

“Queen is back,” Netizens react as Annie drops ‘Idibia’ name, expresses gratitude in Instagram post

Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported that Annie Idibia dropped ‘Idibia’ from her name, signing off as ‘Annie Uwana Macaulay’ in a heartfelt Instagram post. 

She expressed gratitude to her family, friends, and fans for their support during her recent marital controversy. 

Idibia's post garnered an outpouring of love and support from fans and followers.