Dr. Sunday Adeniyi-Adegeye (MFR), the veteran Nigerian musician, who is also known as King Sunny Ade, has debunked claims that he was kidnapped.
“This is to clarify to everybody that I was not kidnapped nor did I kidnap myself but we thank God and I have to thank the whole world with calls from many of my fans wanting to know my well-being and state” were the words of the singer in a video shared yesterday.
This is coming following an alarm raised by the musician’s daughter, Damilola Esther Adeniyi-Adegeye on social media on Monday, April 28.
Damilola had claimed King Sunny Ade’s manager and son, Dayo Adegeye, had shielded her father away from the family and associates.
“They are keeping him in different hotels, away from his family, pumping him with sleeping medications! My dad just lost his daughter and hasn’t even had time to mourn, yet they keep dragging him from show to show. I want my dad free from their bondage,” Damilola lamented.
In furtherance, the decorated singer, who is 78, said he was in good shape and had neither been kidnapped nor in danger.
“Glory be to the Almighty father in heaven. I am grateful to God Almighty, I am grateful to all my fans all over the world. My children, everybody and Nigerians all want to see me but it was during the time I decided to take a break to rest but this is to clarify to everybody that I was not kidnapped neither did I kidnap myself but we thank God. I am on my way to a show.
“I still performed last weekend in Lekki, I wonder why anyone would start such a rumour but I can tell you that I wasn’t kidnapped. I thank God and the entire nation for their show of support and love. I am hale, hearty and in great condition.”
King Sunny Ade’s management gave a statement debunking the claims made by Damilola.
“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 are 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 utilize 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, Dr. Sunday Adeniyi-Adegeye, MFR”
𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐤𝐢𝐝𝐧𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐝, 𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐲 𝐀𝐝𝐞
Legendary Juju musician, King Sunny Ade, has dismissed widespread speculations about his safety and whereabouts, declaring on Tuesday that he was neither missing nor kidnapped.
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— Punch Newspapers (@MobilePunch) April 29, 2025
