Waka Queen Salawa Abeni Opens Up on Heartbreaking Five-Year Battle Following Her Son’s Death

Renowned Nigerian Waka music legend, Queen Salawa Abeni, has shared a deeply emotional chapter of her life, revealing that she battled paralysis for five years following the tragic loss of her first son.

The veteran singer made the shocking revelation during a recent media reflection, detailing how the profound trauma and grief of losing her son triggered severe health complications, beginning with soaring blood pressure that ultimately led to complete physical incapacitation.

According to the music icon, the condition left her completely paralyzed from her neck down to her legs, reducing her to a state where she relied entirely on caregivers to bathe, dress, and tend to her daily needs.

“I got paralysed from my neck to my legs. I was being bathed and dressed for. But I thank God for His mercy,” Salawa shared, expressing deep gratitude for scaling through one of the most testing periods of her life.

For half a decade, away from the glittering stages and vibrant beats that defined her pioneering career, the Queen of Waka fought a quiet, agonizing battle behind closed doors. Friends and industry insiders noted that her triumphant return to health and subsequent musical engagements stands as a powerful testament to her indomitable spirit.

As the emotional details of her ordeal circulate, fans and admirers across the country have flooded social media with messages of love, solidarity, and renewed admiration for the music legend’s extraordinary strength and resilience.