“Nobody kidnapped Me, I Don’t Want To Be Kidnapped” – Sunny Ade

By Akinwale Kasali

Sunday Adegeye, legendary Afrobeat maestro, popular as King Sunny Ade, KSA, has expressed his heartfelt appreciation to his families, friends, colleagues, fans and Nigerians for their show of love, concern and care following his widespread kidnapping rumour spread by his daughter, Damilola.

In a live video shared by one of his wives, Bose Olubo-Adegeye, the Musician said “I am safe, hale and hearty”. He urged Nigerians to dispel the rumour.

Damilola raised alarm over her Father’s whereabouts, and accused her step brother, Dayo, whom she described as KSA’s manager, of allegedly holding the veteran singer hostage, masterminding his kidnap, stole his money and generally mismanaging his affairs.

In a flurry of social media posts, Damilola called for Dayo’s arrest, claiming he had been “stealing” from the musician and preventing access to him.

However, debunking the kidnap rumour in a live video, KSA reassured his fans that he was hale, hearty, and actively performing live music at events.

He specifically mentioned performing at a show in Lekki, Lagos, over the weekend and noted that he was on his way to another performance.

“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.

“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.

Dayo, KSA’s Manager had earlier debunked the Kidnap rumour spread by Damilola before the legendary Musician also came out to dispel the rumour.