Veteran Juju musician, King Sunny Ade, has cleared the air about rumours that he was kidnapped or missing, saying he is safe and doing well.
The music legend made this known in a live video on Tuesday, shared by one of his wives, Mrs. Bose Olubo-Adegeye.
His statement came after his daughter, Damilola Adeniyi-Adegeye, raised alarm on social media on Monday, claiming her father had not been seen or reached in days. She accused her stepbrother, Dayo, who is also King Sunny Ade’s manager, of allegedly holding the musician against his will and mismanaging his affairs.
“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,” she wrote.
In another post, Damilola called for Dayo’s arrest, saying, “I want Dayo 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 his video message, King Sunny Ade assured fans that he is fine and still actively performing.
“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,” he said.
“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.”
He said the confusion might have come 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,” he added.
King Sunny Ade also promised to continue his music career.
“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 said.
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