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  • King Sunny Ade denies disappearance rumours, says he’s alive, hale, hearty

    King Sunny Ade denies disappearance rumours, says he’s alive, hale, hearty

    Legendary Juju musician King Sunny Ade has denied rumours of his disappearance in a press statement on his official Instagram account.

    He attributed the false claims to his daughter, Damilola Esther Adeniyi-Adegeye and her associates.

    The legendary musician assured his fans and the public that he is alive and well, expressing gratitude for their concern and support.

    King Sunny Ade also warned those responsible for spreading the falsehood to stop, threatening legal action if they don’t desist.

    He concluded by thanking his fans and wishing them well.

    The statement 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:

    “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.

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    “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”.

  • King Sunny Ade to get lifetime achievement award at Makinde’s book launch

    King Sunny Ade to get lifetime achievement award at Makinde’s book launch

    King Sunny Ade is set to be honoured with a lifetime achievement award on Sunday, February 16, 2025 in Ibadan, Oyo state.

    In a statement issued by Ambassador Yemi Farounbi-led planning committee, KSA will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award during the launch of the late entertainment journalist, Olu Makinde’s biography authored by Tade, his son.

    In the same vein, the 3-in-1 event will also witness more honours for the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi (III), late Arisekola Alao- Azeez, late Adeseun Ogundoyin, and late Akanni Aluko – all to be conferred with posthumous awards.

    Read Also: King Sunny Ade: Why I neither deny nor confirm dating Onyeka Onwenu

    The book, ‘Olu Makinde: Master of His Game’, which will be launched at Trenchard Hall, University of Ibadan, contains details of how a music competition organised in 1977 completely altered the trajectory of King Sunny Ade’s life.

    Barrister Gbenga Makinde, secretary of the committee, noted that Dr Badmus Olagoke will be the chief launcher of the book, while Engr (Dr) Dotun Sanusi will serve as the Chairman of the Day.

  • King Sunny Ade: Why I neither deny nor confirm dating Onyeka Onwenu

    King Sunny Ade: Why I neither deny nor confirm dating Onyeka Onwenu

    Nigerian music legend King Sunny Ade ( KSA), has explained why he has neither denied nor confirmed the rumours that he was having an affair with the late lady of songs, Onyeka Onwenu (MON).

    In a recent condolence visit to the families of the late singer, KSA paid tributes to Onwenu while sharing his experiences with her.

    Addressing rumours about their relationship, he clarified that the speculation was a strategic move to promote their music.

    “That was a gimmick we did. It was for the music. We wanted to launch ‘Wait for Me.’ Before, people used to think she was my girlfriend. Me and her have never said yes or no,” he explained.

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    King Sunny Ade described Onwenu as an extraordinary woman who provided invaluable advice and support. “She’s someone who will sit down with you. She used to say. “Can I chip in for some advice?” And the advice was always excellent,” he recalled.

    Reflecting on their collaboration on the iconic song ‘Wait for Me,’ KSA noted that Onwenu often took the lead in their joint projects. “Because when it comes to music that the two people have to do together, she used to do more. She would just tell me Sunny, let’s take it this way. And it’s always good,” he said.

    He expressed his intention to continue performing the song in her honour, always crediting her as the true owner. “I will, on her behalf, sing it throughout my life with any artiste that you want me to. I’ve done it several times in different countries. I mentioned her name. I said she’s the owner of the song.”

    He also shared the values he learned from Onwenu, emphasising her dedication to music and her vision for their work to have a global impact. “She’s the first person to say this thing, we must do it. Sunny, let’s do it. This is what we want to do. It’s not only for us. It’s not only for our nation,  but for the whole world,” he stated.

    Onwenu, a celebrated singer and actress, passed away on July 30 leaving a significant void in the Nigerian entertainment industry.

  • King Sunny Ade pays tribute to late friend, Onyeka Onwenu

    King Sunny Ade pays tribute to late friend, Onyeka Onwenu

    Legendary Juju singer, King Sunny Ade, has shared insights into his close relationship with the late singer Onyeka Onwenu, who passed away on July 30.

    In an interview with QEDng, Sunny Ade affectionately recalled Onwenu as more than just a friend, describing her as a cherished partner in his music career.

    He said: “I can’t explain it; you know if they give you the news of the death of a loved one who has to do with your life and also your work.

    “She’s not just an ordinary woman; she was someone who would sit down with you and she used to say, ‘Can I chip in some advice?’ and the advice was always correct.”

    Read Also: Ita-Giwa mourns music legend, Onyeka Onwenu

    He recalled her insightful advice and contributions to his work, saying, “She used to do more than I did; when it comes to music that people do together, she used to do more. She would tap me and say, ‘Sunny, let’s take it this way,’ and it was always good.”

    Sunny Ade cherished their collaborative spirit and acknowledged her significant impact on his life and music.

    The Nation reported that Onwenu’s death occurred after her performance at Stella Okoli’s birthday party, where she reportedly slumped and was rushed to Reddington Hospital, but unfortunately, did not survive.

  • King Sunny Ade gives out daughter’s hand in marriage

    King Sunny Ade, a Nigerian musical icon, has given out his daughter’s hand in marriage.

    The heart-warming event, which took place at “The Podium” Lekki, was anchored by Ilé ?k? yà.

    From the beautiful couples’ parents entrance, to the father and daughter dance-off, they sure had the wedding of their dreams.

  • Three in court for impersonating King Sunny Ade to defraud public

    The police on Wednesday arraigned three persons in an  Ikeja Magistrates’ Court  for allegedly using the name of Afro-Juju icon, Sunday Adegeyi (aka King Sunny Ade KSA) to swindle members of the public to the tune of N3.1million

    Police charged Lawrence Oyedokun, 27; Rebecca Oyebode, 23; female, and Oyewumi Abiodun, 27  with  four counts of conspiracy, impersonation, stealing and obtaining money under false pretences.

    Oyedokun and Oyebode live in Osun State while Abiodun, who resides in Oyo State, however, denied committing the offence.

    The Prosecutor, ASP Clifford Ogu told the court that the defendants committed the offence in March at Ikeja, Lagos.
    Ogu said that the defendants created fake Instagram accounts of King Sunny Ade to dupe people.

    “The defendants opened an Instagram page with Sunny Ade’s name, advertising that KSA would want to assist interested people to travel on music tours to Europe, America and Asia.

    “They also wrote on the Instagram page that those who were interested in the tour should pay from N50,000 to N100,000 depending on the area of interest.

    ”People began to pay money into the accounts the defendants provided and they were withdrawing the money daily and promising to contact the victims as at when due.

    READ ALSO: Three arraigned for impersonating Aisha Buhari

    “The defendants were tracked to Oyo State where they were arrested.

    “N95,000 was recovered from the defendants as they were withdrawing the loot,” the prosecutor said.

    The offencce he said, contravened the provisions of sections 287, 314 and 411 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Section 287 carries three years imprisonment for stealing while section 314 attracts 15 years for obtaining money under false pretence.

    Magistrate J.A Adegun, admitted the defendants to bail in the sum of N300, 000 each with two sureties each in like sum.

    Adegun  ordered that all the sureties should be gainfully employed and show evidence of two years’ tax payment to the Lagos State Government.

    He adjourned the case until May 22 for mention.

  • FUOYE offers teaching appointment to Sunny Ade

    The Department of Theatre and Media Arts, Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has offered juju music legend, King Sunny Ade (KSA), a teaching appointment.

    The Head of Department, Dr. Adeseye Bifatife, disclosed this at a news conference to herald the 30th National Conference of the Society of Nigeria Theatre Artists (SONTA).

    Bifatife disclosed that KSA is one of the entertainment icons invited to the SONTA annual conference to be hosted by FUOYE.

    The general theme for the three-day conference is “Theatre, Counter-Terrorism and the Nigerian Space.” It holds between October 30 and November 3.

    The don revealed that many Nollywood actors have been invited to the SONTA confab to inspire students of the department.

    He said: “This is an academic event, we are expecting King Sunny Ade, he is a national figure who has accepted to take one of our plaques. We are expecting some Nollywood artistes; we are proposing to King Sunny Ade to be coming here and teach a course on performance. The university is asking him to take a honorary chair to teach our students how he managed to make it to the top and to act as a model to them.”

    The actors, according to him will, during the conference, do a film on counter-terrorism.

    According to him, about 300 scholars in theatre and media arts have been invited to present papers on how knowledge in their field can be used to combat terrorism.

    He also disclosed that a roundtable on terrorism that will involve security top brass will also hold during the conference.

  • KSA serenades stakeholders in Lagos, Abuja

    King Sunny Ade serenades stakeholders of the network provider Globacom in Lagos and Abuja Sheraton Hotels.

    Dealers and Enterprise customers in the South West were the first to taste the goodies of the Globacom appreciation party at the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja.

    On hand to welcome the guests were two iconic comedians, the Bishop of Osusu Ministry, Gordons (Godwin Komone) and Seyi Law (Lawrence Oluwaseyitan Aletile) supported by a one-man band, Aka Melody, who put guests in a relaxed mood for the event.

    Globacom’s Chief Retail Officer, Mr. David Maji welcomed them to the event on behalf of Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr., Chairman of Globacom. Unlike some events where musical guests are revealed ahead of the show, the audience was taken by surprise to see the juju music maestro, King Sunny Ade (KSA) making a cameo appearance at the event.  KSA who looked resplendent in his all-white attire quickly mounted the band stand and sang “Call me…0805 is my number dial” as an appetizing performance to the stakeholders who pulled out their phones to record the rare entertainment gift Glo offered them; an exclusive KSA performance just for them!  It was all good food, choice wine and drinks and “ariya unlimited” which sent the guests to the dance floor. As an appreciative token, each guest got a surprise gift of plasma television set, while the evening of fun was rounded off with a raffle draw where some of the stakeholders went home with millions of naira.

    Similarly, King Sunny Ade was at the prestigious Abuja Sheraton Hotel, the venue of the appreciative party for Glo stakeholders in the North. He danced, wriggled and sang to serenade attendees who had a wow time, to say the least. Glo Sales Chief, Mr. David Maji welcomed guests. MC Tagwaye alias “Mr. President”, Gordons and Acapella supplied rib cracking jokes and wisecracks to wash down the sumptuous meal and choice drinks. All the guests were presented with one plasma television set each while lucky dealers who participated in the raffle draw won one million naira, five hundred thousand naira and two hundred and fifty thousand naira cash prizes at the event.“This is another way of saying thank you to our partners who have been giving tremendous support to our business,” Mr. Maji said.

  • KSA, Obey, others for PMAN Governor’s double celebration

    Come next week Saturday, all roads will lead to Sango Ota, Ogun State, as the governor of Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN), Dr. Kareem Olomide Osoba, is set for the launch of his new album and the centenary birthday of his mother

    According to Osoba, the celebration which will hold on Saturday, June 30, at Fatlan Hotel and Suite, Ijako, Sango Ota will attract the creme de la creme in the entertainment industry.

    Among the artistes listed for the event include King Sunny Ade, Ebenezer Obey Fabiyi, Adewale Ayuba, Pasuma, Saheed Osupa, Lola Idije, Adebayo Salami, PMAN members across the country and Islamic singers.

    In the album titled ‘Great Mother’, Osoba revealed the battle fought by his mother to make him great in life.

    “She is a great mother indeed,” he said, adding: “My mother, Adijat Kuburat Oritoke Osoba, is a fantastic woman,the bond between the two of us is very difficult to understand, only God can reward her for what she has done in my life. If given the opportunity again in life, I will still prefer her as my mother.”

  • Baba Sala not dead, says son

    Baba Sala not dead, says son

    Popular actor, Moses Olaiya, popularly known as “ Baba Sala ’’ is alive, his son confirmed on Wednesday.

    Mr Boisala Adejumo, one of Olaiya’s sons debunked the raging rumour that “Baba Sala’’ died on Tuesday – saying that the veteran actor was alive.

    Adejumo said that although his father was frail as could be expected of anyone of his age, “he is hale and hearty.

    Baba Sala is alive so, please save your condolences. My father is over 80 years old and is frail, due to illnesses associated with old age but he is alive.

    “My father is peacefully enjoying his life in Ijesa and he does not have stroke either.”

    Adejumo advised the public to always desist from quickly reacting to information emanating from the social media, noting that information on the social media could be misleading.

    He advised bloggers to always carry thorough investigations and seek clarifications from relevant authorities before posting information on social media.

    “Most bloggers or online reporters are not seasoned journalists. They just post things to attract inflow of traffic to their sites,” Adejumo said.

     Baba Sala  also rumoured to have died some months ago was  born on May 18, 1936. He is hailed from Ijesha, Osun.

    He is an ace actor and a musician, dramatist and a comedian. He could be described as one of the fathers if not even the grand-father of the modern Nigerian comedians.

    He always sings in a spectacular way in all his movies due to his passion for music.

    Baba Sala started his career as a musician of ‘High life’ in  1964 under a brand name of a band known as ‘Federal Rhythm Dandies’.

    The band tutored and guided King of Juju music, Prince Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye, popularly known as King Sunny Ade (KSA) where he used to play the ‘Lead Guitar’ role.

    NAN