Black Hanifah’s 1990s songs are still sung by five-year-olds.
The veteran singer said children today know hits such as Sofia Jane and Teman Pengganti, proof her work has crossed generations.
Source: Utusan Malaysia · August 25, 2026 at 3:01 AM · AI-assisted report
Single-sourceKUALA LUMPUR, 25 AUGUST 2026 —
The veteran singer said children today know hits such as Sofia Jane and Teman Pengganti, proof her work has crossed generations.
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“I’m grateful when a five-year-old can sing my song,” she said. “By the time they’re 10, they may still be fans.”
Singers who still draw young listeners stay relevant and book more family events, she added.
Children singing songs released decades ago shows lasting value, Black Hanifah said.
“Event organisers still call me for carnivals and family shows because kids know the tunes,” she said. “That keeps me going and pays the bills.”
She now picks material more carefully to ensure melodies and lyrics last.
“You can’t do it half-heartedly—you never know how far a song will travel,” she said.
Black Hanifah also avoids risky themes. “I still choose love because it’s universal,” she said. “People love and lose love from childhood to old age.”
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