Legendary Juju musician King Sunny Ade has addressed the rumors surrounding his safety and whereabouts, clarifying on Tuesday that he was neither missing nor kidnapped.
The music legend made this announcement in a live video shared by his wife, Mrs. Bose Olubo-Adegeye, after his daughter, Damilola Adeniyi-Adegeye, sparked a social media frenzy by raising concerns about his well-being.
Damilola had posted on Monday, alleging that her father was missing and accusing her stepbrother, Dayo (whom she referred to as KSA’s manager), of holding the veteran musician hostage and mismanaging his affairs.
In a series of social media posts, Damilola also demanded Dayo’s arrest, accusing him of “stealing” from the musician and restricting access to him.
One of Damilola’s posts read: “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 wrote: “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.”
However, in the video shared on Tuesday, King Sunny Ade reassured his fans that he was in good health and actively performing. He specifically mentioned a recent performance in Lekki, Lagos, over the weekend and confirmed that he was on his way to another live music event.
King Sunny Ade addressed the rumors directly, stating, “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. 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 was at a show last Saturday at Lekki, Lagos. I am on my way to have a show, and I am coming back again to play in Lagos, as well. So, I have nothing to say other than to thank God and to thank you.”
He went on to express his gratitude to Nigerians and fans worldwide, acknowledging that the confusion may have arisen from some of his children not seeing him recently. He reassured his fans, saying, “I know my children are in love with me, and they want to see me. I didn’t go anywhere. This is me. I thank the children, too, for their concern as well.”
He concluded, “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. I thank the whole world for loving me as usual.”#newsafro_
