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Sarawa Abene Alidu (born 5 May 1961) is a well-known Nigerian singer and songwriter with a career spanning over four decades. Her stage name is Sarawa Abene.
In 1976, she successfully sang the song “The Late General Murtala Ramat Muhammad” as a solo, which made her famous.
Since then, she has continued to create music that touches on various aspects of Nigerian life and culture.
Let’s take a sneak peek and find out some interesting facts about her career.
Nigerian singer
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 Salawa Abeni: History • Profile • Photos |
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| Real Name: | Sarawa Abeni Alidu |
| stage name: | Sarawa Abene |
| Date of Birth: | May 5, 1961 (63 years old) |
| place of birth: | Epe, Lagos, Nigeria |
| country of origin: | Lagos State |
| Country of Citizenship: | Nigeria |
| high: | not applicable |
| parents: | not applicable |
| Brothers and sisters: | not applicable |
| Husband • Spouse: | Alhaji Lateef Adepoju (M.?–1986), Ayinla Kollington |
| Boyfriend and partner: | not applicable |
| Children: | The Great Shef, Aminat Okiola Ilori |
| Profession: | Singer • Composer |
| net worth: | $1 million to $5 million |
Early life and education
Salawa Abeni is an Ijebu Yoruba from Ijebu Coastal area of Ogun State but was born and brought up in Epe, Lagos State.
She is 63 years old and was born on May 5, 1961. In its simplest form, music is an organized sound. From ancient rituals to today’s blockbusters, music has always been used to tap into and amplify human emotions.
Growing up, Sarawa Abene often attended local concerts in her neighborhood; it was a way for her to connect with her community. She remembers the powerful feeling she felt when she saw people from all walks of life come together to share the joy of music. Today, she uses that same power to connect with her clients as a DJ and event organizer.
At this time, TheCityCeleb has not confirmed the names and identities of the parents and siblings.
At present, TheCityCeleb has not disclosed the educational background of Sarawa Abene. However, according to sources, Sarawa Abene received his primary and secondary education in Lagos State.
Personal life
Salama Abeni is a mother of two grown children, a son, Big Sheff, and a daughter, Aminat Okikiola Ilori.
Sarawa Abeni has been married twice. She married her first husband, Alhaji Lateef Adepoju, in 1986. Later, she married another Fuji star named Ayinla Kollington.
Profession
Salawa Abeni is a veteran singer who started her career in 1976 with Waka Music Records.
In 1976, she released a solo song titled “The Late General Murtala Ramat Muhammad”. It was the first Yoruba song in Nigeria to be sung by a female singer to sell over a million copies.
Sarawa Abeni continued to record music for politicians until her relationship with record label owner Lateef Adepoju ended in 1986. Instead, she married Ayinla Kollington and worked for his record label until 1994.
In 1992, Salawa Abeni was also crowned the “Queen of Waka Music” by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi.
net worth
Sarawa Abene’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million. Most of her income comes from entertaining big shots.
Social Media
- Instagram account: @Officialsalawaabeni
Discography
- The late General Murtala Ramat Mohammed
- Iba Omode Iba Aba
- ’84 Challenge Cup
- Goodbye, Alhaji Haruna Ishola
- Iba Omode Iba Aba
- Elohim Mecca
- Are you a puppy?
- Awalagba
- Be happy
- Be careful with the tape
- experience
- Congratulations
- Omiyel
