Her Javanese pop album Walang Kekek, released in 1969, was an international bestseller. Walang Kekek practically changed Waldjinah's life. She rose to fame and was admired both in the country and overseas. She became a superstar. Every time she came on stage, thousands of spectators would greet her warmly.

Walang Kekek also sent Waldjinah to concerts in various countries to popularize this Portuguese-influenced keroncong music, from Singapore, Japa