Veteran singer Salawa Abeni has denied rumours of her death, assuring fans and loved ones that she is alive and in good health.

In a video shared on Instagram, the Queen of Waka sang briefly and declared that she is strong and well.

Abeni expressed gratitude for the love and concern shown towards her and urged supporters to disregard the false reports.

She attributed the rumours to some blogs seeking to trend, describing the act as shameful.

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”.

The legendary singer, who rose to fame in the 1970s, has been a trailblazer in the music industry, becoming the first Yoruba female artist to sell over a million copies of an album with her debut release. (The Nation)