“i Was Never Kidnapped, Was Performing At A Show” — King Sunny Ade Clarifies Viral Speculations

Renowned Juju musician King Sunny Ade, on Tuesday refuted circulating rumors about his safety, making it clear that he has not been abducted or gone missing, contrary to public speculation.

The music legend clarified this in a live video posted by his wife, Mrs. Bose Olubo-Adegeye, after a social media uproar was triggered by his daughter, Damilola Adeniyi-Adegeye.

On Monday, Damilola raised concerns about her father’s whereabouts, alleging that her stepbrother Dayo, whom she referred to as KSA’s manager, was holding the legendary musician hostage and mishandling his affairs.

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In a series of social media posts, Damilola demanded Dayo’s arrest, accusing him of “stealing” from her father and blocking others from reaching 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 reassured his fans that he was in good health and actively performing at live events.

He highlighted that he had recently performed at a show in Lekki, Lagos, over the weekend and was preparing for 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. 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 expressed gratitude to Nigerians and his global fanbase for their concern, suggesting that the misunderstanding may have arisen because some of his children hadn’t seen him in a while.

“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.

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