Legendary Waka music star, Salawa Abeni, has debunked rumours of her death, assuring fans and well-wishers that she is alive, healthy, and strong.
The false reports, which spread across social media and blogs, claimed that the singer had passed away.
However, in a video shared on Instagram, Abeni dismissed the speculation by singing briefly and affirming that she remains in good health.
The Queen of Waka expressed gratitude to her family, friends, and fans both in Nigeria and abroad for their concern.
She described the rumours as “shameful,” blaming some blogs for fabricating such stories just to trend.
She said:
“My family, friends, and fans home and abroad. Thank you so much for your love and concern. I am alive, hail, and hearty. Please disregard all the rumours. Some blogs will do the unthinkable just to trend. It is rather shameful. The Queen is fine and doing very well. May God bless you all.”
Salawa Abeni rose to stardom in the 1970s and became the first Yoruba female artist to sell over a million copies of an album with her debut release.
Over the decades, she has remained a trailblazer in Nigerian music, earning the title “Queen of Waka.”
