Veteran Nigerian singer, Salawa Abeni, has dismissed rumours of her death, assuring fans that she is alive, healthy, and doing well.

In a video shared on Instagram, the Queen of Waka briefly sang and declared that she remains strong despite speculations making rounds online.

Abeni expressed gratitude to her family, friends, and fans both home and abroad for their love and concern, urging them to disregard the false reports. She attributed the rumours to some blogs seeking attention, describing the act as “shameful.”

Her statement read:

“My family, friends, and fans home and abroad. Thank you so much for your love and concern. I am alive, hale, 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, who rose to fame in the 1970s, made history as the first Yoruba female artist to sell over a million copies of an album with her debut release. She remains a respected figure in Nigeria’s music industry and continues to inspire younger generations of artists.