‘I’m Safe And Sound’, King Sunny Ade Debunks Rumoured Kidnap

The Juju maestro and veteran musician, Prince Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye, popularly known as King Sunny Ade (KSA), has spoken out to put to rest the rumour about him being kidnapped.

KSA, who spoke exclusively to LEADERSHIP on Tuesday, noted that he felt the love and concern of many as he had received several calls since Monday night.

The septuagenarian, who spoke to our correspondent after his wife and founder of Amazon Nature Clinic, Dr Bose Olubo-Adegeye, had called LEADERSHIP, stated that he was fine and safe and remained unruffled.

“I am loved by many and your prayers over me are being answered. Thank you,” King Sunny Ade said while speaking in Yoruba language.

“I am safe and sound as you can hear my voice. Thanks for all you do and the Amazon Foundation,” KSA added.

Recall that on Monday night, April 28, a veteran journalist and former publicist, Tope Olukole, had posted on social media debunking the earlier rumours that the musician was abducted.

His post read: “Following a disturbing and unfounded rumour about King Sunny Ade’s alleged kidnapping, his son and manager, Dayo Adegeye, has stepped forward to address the situation. In a statement, Adegeye categorically denied the rumour, describing it as a malicious attempt to tarnish the legendary musician’s image.

“We want to assure the public that King Sunny Ade is safe and sound,” Adegeye emphasized. “There is no truth to the kidnapping rumor, and we are taking appropriate steps to address the situation and identify those responsible for spreading this false information.”

“Adegeye reassured fans and well-wishers that the King of World Beats, King Sunny Ade, is not abducted or kidnapped by anyone.”