King Sunny Ade Missing: Daughter Alleges Kidnapping by Manager and Family Members”

Published by SpringNewsNG Media Limited on April 29, 2025
Legendary Nigerian Juju musician, King Sunny Ade, has been reported missing, sparking widespread concern across the country.
The alarm was raised on Monday by his daughter, Damilola Esther Adeniyi, who took to Instagram to express her deep fears over her father’s sudden disappearance. She suggested that King Sunny Ade may have been kidnapped, accusing individuals close to him of being behind the alleged abduction.
Damilola specifically pointed fingers at her stepbrother and the musician’s manager, identified as Dayo, alongside his mother, brothers (Demola and Kenny), and the singer’s driver, Ade.
In a series of emotional posts, Damilola shared her last interaction with the 77-year-old music icon, claiming he was being forced to work against his will. “King Sunny Ade has been kidnapped. The manager, Dayo, is the culprit along with his mother, brothers (Demola, Kenny), and driver Ade,” she alleged.
She called on Nigerian security agencies, human rights organizations, and relevant authorities to investigate the situation urgently.
As of the time of reporting, no official statement has been released by the police or King Sunny Ade’s representatives. The public remains anxious as the story continues to unfold