Veteran Waka music star Alhaja Salawa Abeni has announced the collapse of her third marriage, revealing that she is moving on with her life rather than allow a failed relationship to overwhelm her.
The music icon disclosed that her marriage to her third husband, identified as Adahunse, which she entered into in 2023, had ended after the relationship failed to work out as she had hoped.
In an emotional message to her fans and supporters, Abeni said she had always cherished marriage and hoped to find lasting companionship, but her latest attempt at love had ended in disappointment.
“I am sorry to announce that my recent marriage has ended. Things didn’t work out, and I don’t want to kpai over what wasn’t meant to be, so we have all decided to move on,” she said.
The singer’s announcement comes as she prepares to celebrate 50 years on stage on Sunday, October 18, 2026, turning what could have been a difficult personal moment into an occasion to reflect on her life, career and family.
Looking back on her marital journey, Abeni recalled that her first marriage was to the late Lateef Adepoju, founder of Leader Records, which ended in 1986. Her second marriage was to Fuji music legend Kollington Ayinla, the father of her children, and ended in 1994.
After the two marriages failed, the singer decided to give love another chance in 2023, hoping that her third attempt would bring the stability and companionship she desired.
That relationship has now also ended.
Explaining her desire to be married, Abeni said she had long wanted a different outcome from her own mother’s experience, hoping to build a lasting union of her own.
“After my first and second marriages ended, I decided to give love another chance, hoping the third time would be different. Unfortunately, it didn’t work out,” she said, expressing sadness over the outcome.
Despite the latest setback, the veteran entertainer stressed that she remained grateful for her children, family and life, insisting that the end of the marriage would not define her future.
“I am blessed with grown-up children, and you all know their father, Alhaji Kollington Ayinla,” she added.
Rather than dwell on the failed relationship, Abeni urged her admirers to join her in thanking God as she marks five decades in the music industry.
“I want all my lovers and supporters to join me in praising the Lord for His faithfulness,” she said, adding that her story was far from over.
Her message ended on a note of resilience and gratitude, with the Waka star congratulating herself on reaching the 50-year milestone despite the personal challenges she has faced.
For Abeni, the collapse of her third marriage marks another chapter in a long personal journey, but her message to fans is clear: she intends to keep moving forward.
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