She debunked the rumors in a video shared on her official social media page, the legendary artist briefly sang and appeared in high spirits, confirming that there is no cause for alarm.

“I am alive, hale and hearty,” Abeni said. “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.”

She also expressed heartfelt appreciation to her fans, family, and well-wishers both in Nigeria and abroad for their outpouring of concern and support.

Abeni, who rose to stardom in the 1970s, made history as the first Yoruba female artist to sell over one million copies of an album with her debut release. She remains an influential figure in Nigerian music, known for her pioneering contributions to the Waka genre.

The singer urged the public to verify information before spreading it and cautioned content creators against using falsehoods for clout.

Source: The Nation