Lagos Nightclub Corrects LED Banner After Annie Macaulay Objects to Being Called “Annie Idibia”
Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay made headlines over the weekend after a Lagos nightclub mistakenly addressed her as “Annie Idibia” on its LED welcome banner.
The actress, who is now estranged from her husband, music legend Innocent “Tuface” Idibia, shared videos on her Instagram Stories showing the banner and her reaction. In the first clip, she and her friends are seen objecting to the name, with one friend writing on Instagram, “No Idibia.” Annie herself added a simple, but telling, “Hummm.”
Shortly after, the nightclub staff corrected the banner to read “Welcome Annie Macaulay”, a move that Annie shared on her Instagram with the caption, “Correct.”
Opinion: A Name Is More Than Just Words
This incident highlights how deeply personal names are tied to identity, respect, and autonomy. In Annie’s case, being addressed by her former husband’s surname—especially publicly—was a sensitive matter. Her decision to speak up, albeit subtly, demonstrates the importance of setting boundaries and asserting one’s individuality, even in social settings.
It’s a reminder to businesses and event organizers that small gestures, like getting a guest’s name right, can have a big impact on how valued and respected someone feels. For celebrities, whose lives are often scrutinized, these gestures are even more significant. Annie Macaulay’s response was graceful yet firm, showing that respect starts with acknowledging someone on their own terms.
This lighthearted incident also resonates with many who have experienced similar situations—where names, titles, or labels are wrongly applied—reminding us all that a simple correction can affirm identity and dignity.
