Veteran juju singer King Sunny Ade has dismissed claims made by his daughter, Damilola Adegeye, that he is missing.
Damilola, who lives abroad, took to social media in a series of posts accusing her stepbrother Dayo of holding their 78-year-old father hostage and mismanaging his career. However, David, one of the Sons of the legend dismissed Damilola’s claims, saying, “As I’m speaking with you, daddy is fine.
He is not working under duress. He just finished an event. I can tell you with proof and evidence that he is fine.”
However, King Sunny Ade himself has come out to put his abduction rumour to rest. He addressed the situation on Instagram with a video post and writing:
“Contrary to the falsehood and fabricated news dated 28th April, 2025, peddled by Damilola Esther Adeniyi-Adegeye and her Associates who declared that I was missing, I hereby state as follows:
“1. That I, Dr. Sunday Adeniyi-Adegeye MFR, also known as King Sunny Ade, am alive and well.
2. The falsehood about my disappearance or being missing by Damilola Esther Adeniyi-Adegeye and her cohorts is completely false.
3. I am alive, well and grateful for the love and support of my Fans. Thanks for your concern.
4. It is very important to address the falsehood and fabricated news by Damilola Esther Adeniyi-Adegeye and her associates and to assure the general Public and loved ones that I am alive and safe.
5. Lastly, I utilise this medium to admonish the Blogger(s) responsible for this mischievous act alongside those that take undue privileges to trample on my hard-earned reputation and image to desist forthwith, otherwise be prepared to face the wrath of the Law.
6. Thank you, and God bless all.”
Born in 1946, King Sunny Ade is a pioneer of juju music with a career spanning over five decades. He was the first Nigerian artist to be nominated for a Grammy Award and is known for blending traditional Yoruba rhythms with contemporary music.
