Unclear Kidnapping: King Sunny Ade Finally Breaks Silence, Says "Enjoyment Continues"
Israel Adeleke
OPEN TELEVISION NAIJA (OTN) News reports that the legendary Juju musician, King Sunny Ade, has finally broken his silence, saying that he was not kidnapped, that he was at a show last Saturday at Lekki, Lagos, and he is on his way to have another show, adding that enjoyment continues.
OTN News further reports that the JuJu singer who made this known in a live video shared by one of his wives, Mrs. Bose Olubo-Adegeye, following a social media storm ignited by his daughter, Damilola Adeniyi-Adegeye, declared that he was neither missing nor kidnapped.
OTN News recalls the iconic daughter, Damilola had on Monday, raised the alarm over her father’s whereabouts, accusing her stepbrother, Dayo, whom she described as KSA’s manager, of allegedly holding the veteran singer hostage and mismanaging his affairs.
OTN News further recalls the Damilola in a flurry of social media posts, called for Dayo’s arrest, claiming he had been “stealing” from the musician and preventing access to him.
According to her earlier claim, “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?”
“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.” she is quoted to have posted.
However, speaking in the video on Tuesday, King Sunny Ade reassured fans that he was hale, hearty, and actively performing live music at events. The legendary singer specifically mentioned performing at a show in Lekki, Lagos, over the weekend and noted that he was on his way to another performance.
He said, “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.
However, OTN News further recalls that Dayo,the adopted son of the juju singer, who also double as the legend manager, had earlier debunked the allegation levels against him by the iconic daughter.
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