AJL40: Wani Kayrie denies wedding gimmick rumors

Singer Wani Kayrie has firmly denied speculation that she plans to incorporate a wedding gimmick into her performance at the upcoming Anugerah Juara Lagu ke-40 (AJL40) finals in August. The 26-year-old artist, whose real name is Syazwani Abdullah, suggested that the rumors likely stem from the theme of her song, "Cak Cak Cekuk," which centers on marriage.

"A wedding gimmick? No. It's too early to get married," Wani stated at the AJL40 press conference held at St. Regis Kuala Lumpur. "Perhaps because the song is about marriage, people think I want to bring that theme. If possible, we want to present something different. If we do what people expect, the element of surprise will be lost. What I can say is, marriage is not about me, maybe another artist."

This marks Wani's debut performance on the prestigious AJL stage. She stressed that her primary goal is to deliver her best performance without relying on any gimmicks. "This time, I don't want any gimmicks. I just want to perform happily because this is my first time performing at AJL," she explained. "I don't want gimmicks to distract my focus and performance."

Earlier, claims circulated on social media suggesting a finalist would feature a wedding gimmick during their performance. This led many netizens to link the speculation to Wani Kayrie, given her song's thematic content. However, Wani is determined to ensure her performance is memorable for its artistic merit rather than any sensational element.