Legendary music icon King Sunny Ade has addressed recent claims about his alleged disappearance.
In a statement posted on his Instagram page, he described the rumour as a falsehood and advised those involved to desist or face the full wrath of the law.
The statement read, “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: That I, Dr. Sunday Adeniyi-Adegeye MFR, also known as King Sunny Ade, am alive and well.
“The falsehood about my disappearance or being missing by Damilola Esther Adeniyi-Adegeye and her cohorts are completely false.
“I am alive, well and grateful for the love and support of my Fans, thanks for your concern.
“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.
“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. Thank you and God bless all. Dr. Sunday Adeniyi-Adegeye, MFR”
Furthermore, in a video on the social media, the singer thanked everyone for their concern while stating that he was not kidnapped rather he went for a rest.
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This statement comes after Damilola, one of King Sunny Ade’s daughters, took to social media to express concern over her father’s whereabouts. She accused her brother Dayo, who manages their father’s affairs, of holding him in an undisclosed location against his will.
