BREAKING: “I Am Alive, Well, and Grateful” – King Sunny Ade

In response to the recent viral claims circulating on social media platforms, legendary Juju music icon, Dr. Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye, MFR, popularly known as King Sunny Ade, has publicly debunked allegations raised by one Damilola Esther Adeniyi-Adegeye, who purportedly claimed he was missing and being held against his will.

The music icon issued an official statement addressing the situation, which reads:

“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:

1. I, Dr. Sunday Adeniyi-Adegeye MFR, also known as King Sunny Ade, am alive and well.
2. The falsehood about my disappearance or being missing by Damilola Esther Adeniyi-Adegeye and her cohorts is completely untrue.
3. I am alive, well, and grateful for the love and support of my fans. Thank you for your concern.
4. It is very important to address the falsehood and fabricated news to assure the general public and my loved ones that I am safe.
5. Lastly, I admonish the blogger(s) responsible for this mischievous act—alongside those who seek to trample on my hard-earned reputation—to desist, or be prepared to face the full weight of the law.
6. Thank you and God bless all.

The statement comes amid growing public concern and media attention, following Damilola’s social media posts alleging family isolation and mismanagement of the music legend’s affairs.

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While many have acknowledged the situation may stem from internal family disagreements, Dr. Adegeye’s reassurance affirms his well-being and calls for decorum in addressing private matters in the public domain.

Fans, associates, and the general public are urged to disregard unverified claims and continue to support the icon who remains a monumental figure in Nigerian music history.