Shock as King Sunny Ade Reportedly Goes Missing, Daughter Cries Kidnap
The Nigerian music world has been rocked with growing concern after Damilola Esther Adeniyi, daughter of legendary juju musician King Sunny Ade (KSA), took to social media to raise an alarm about her father's disappearance.
In a series of emotional Instagram posts on Monday, Damilola claimed that her father may have been kidnapped, pointing fingers at people within his inner circle — including her stepbrother, Dayo, who also serves as the music icon’s manager.
“King Sunny Ade has been kidnapped. The manager, Dayo, is the culprit along with his mother, brothers (Demola, Kenny), and his driver Ade,” she alleged.
Damilola, who gave no physical proof but appeared visibly distressed in her posts, said her last conversation with the 77-year-old music legend suggested he was being forced to work under duress, hinting at possible manipulation or control by those managing his career and personal affairs.
Nigerians React in Shock
King Sunny Ade, a two-time Grammy nominee and widely revered as a pioneer of modern juju music, is one of Nigeria’s most iconic and respected cultural figures. The news has left fans, fellow musicians, and industry stakeholders in deep worry and confusion, especially with no official response or clarification from his camp as of yet.
Opinion: Protecting Legends in Their Old Age
If these claims by Damilola are true, it would be a sad reflection of how some aging icons may become vulnerable to exploitation — even by those closest to them. In a country that reveres its musical legends, it is unacceptable for someone of KSA's stature to potentially suffer silently behind the fame he helped build.
Now is the time for relevant authorities — including the Nigerian Police Force, the Ministry of Culture, and human rights organizations — to step in swiftly and investigate these serious allegations.
Our legends deserve dignity, peace, and protection in their old age — not isolation, coercion, or manipulation.
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We hope and pray for the safety and quick clarification of King Sunny Ade’s condition. What are your thoughts on this disturbing situation?
