The family of legendary Juju musician, Sunday Adegeye, popularly known as King Sunny Ade, has responded to false rumors about his disappearance, confirming that he is safe, healthy, and in good spirits.
On Tuesday, Dayo Adegeye, one of his sons and also his manager, released a statement to calm the fears of fans and the general public.
In the statement, he noted that the circulating stories about King Sunny Ade being kidnapped or missing are completely untrue and were deliberately spread to mislead people.
“We want to assure the public that King Sunny Ade is safe and sound,” the statement read. “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.”
Dayo condemned the rumor, calling it a “malicious” act aimed at damaging the reputation of the music icon. He made it clear that the family is not taking the matter lightly and will do everything necessary to protect King Sunny Ade’s name and legacy.
He further stated, “The King of World Beats, King Sunny Ade, is not abducted or kidnapped by anyone.”
According to him, both the family and the musician’s team are already working to trace the source of the false report and to make sure it does not continue to spread.
“The Adegeye family and King Sunny Ade’s team are working diligently to put an end to the rumor and protect his reputation,” Dayo added. “The public can rest assured that King Sunny Ade is in good health and spirits, and his focus remains on his music and legacy.”
