King Sunny Ade, the legendary Juju musician, has dispelled rumors about his safety and location, stating firmly on Tuesday that he was not missing or kidnapped.
This declaration was made in a live video shared by one of his wives, Mrs. Bose Olubo-Adegeye, in response to the social media frenzy sparked by his daughter, Damilola Adeniyi-Adegeye.
Damilola had raised concerns on Monday about her father’s whereabouts, accusing her stepbrother, Dayo, who she claimed was KSA’s manager, of holding the singer captive and mishandling his affairs. She called for Dayo’s arrest, alleging that he was stealing from King Sunny Ade and preventing others from seeing him.
One of her 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?”
Another stated: “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 on Tuesday, King Sunny Ade assured his fans that he was safe, healthy, and actively performing music at events. He mentioned recent performances in Lekki, Lagos, and expressed his plans to attend another show soon.
“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,” KSA said.
The singer also appreciated Nigerians and fans worldwide for their concern, noting that the confusion might have stemmed 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. I thank the children, too, for their concern as well.
“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,” he added.
