King Sunny Ade Denies Kidnap Rumors, Reassures Fans He Is Safe and Well
Legendary Juju musician, King Sunny Ade
Legendary Juju musician, King Sunny Ade, has broken his silence to debunk rumors circulating on social media that he was kidnapped or missing. In a live video shared on Tuesday by one of his wives, Mrs. Bose Olubo-Adegeye, the music icon assured fans that he is safe, healthy, and still actively performing.
The panic started after one of his daughters, Damilola Adeniyi-Adegeye, raised an alarm on social media, claiming that her father had not been seen or heard from and alleging that her stepbrother and the singer’s manager, Dayo, was holding him hostage.
Family Drama Sparks Public Concern
Damilola, through multiple posts, accused Dayo of mismanaging King Sunny Ade’s affairs and keeping him away from his family. She also alleged that he had been stealing from the veteran singer. In one of her posts, she wrote, “Dad told my brother that he wants to go home. Where is he? Where are his phones? He has not been online or picking up his calls. Where is he?”
In another post, she called for Dayo’s arrest, writing, “I want Dayo (manager) apprehended. I want him to provide all the money they have been stealing from him. He has a UK visa, thinking he can run.”
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King Sunny Ade, however, dispelled the rumors in the video, stating clearly that he was not kidnapped. He shared that he recently performed at a show in Lekki, Lagos, and was heading to another performance. “Nobody kidnapped me. I pray, as I don’t want anybody to kidnap me. I believe that the whole world is in love with me,” he said.
He expressed gratitude to his fans and well-wishers for their concern and confirmed that he remains committed to his music. “This is me, King Sunny Ade. I have to thank God and you, my fans, for the concern. I have been doing my shows… I am coming back again to play in Lagos, as well,” he added.
“Nobody kidnapped me. I pray, as I don’t want anybody to kidnap me. I believe that the whole world is in love with me.” — King Sunny Ade
A Loving Message to His Children and Fans
King Sunny Ade acknowledged that the confusion may have come from some of his children not seeing him recently. “I know my children are in love with me, and they want to see me. I didn’t go anywhere. This is me,” he said warmly.
He also reaffirmed his passion for music, saying, “By God’s grace, enjoyment continues. I am still in music. Music is my life; it is my business, and I will continue to do it.”
This incident highlights the importance of clear communication within families, especially when public figures are involved. While Damilola’s concerns may have come from a place of love, making such serious allegations online without proper confirmation caused unnecessary panic. Thankfully, King Sunny Ade is alive, well, and doing what he loves—entertaining fans with timeless Juju music.
Let this serve as a reminder to verify information before spreading it and to prioritize family dialogue over public drama.
