Salawa Abeni Reveals Rival Attacks in Music Career

Salawa Abeni Alidu, celebrated as the Queen of Waka, shared her harrowing experiences with spiritual attacks at the beginning of her music career during an interview on Channels TV's Rubbin' Minds, aired on September 6, 2026. She began her musical journey at the age of 13 and released her debut album in 1976.

Abeni recounted various incidents where envious rivals attempted to sabotage her performances, including tampering with her microphone amplifier and causing rain to fall only over her section of the stage. These deliberate actions led to significant challenges, including physical illness, where she sometimes vomited blood before performances.

Abeni firmly rejected the notion that these incidents were mere superstition, attributing them to jealousy. Her candid revelations sparked widespread admiration and commentary from viewers, reflecting on the struggles she faced in the competitive music industry.