Damilola Esther Adeniyi-Adegeye, daughter of Nigeria’s legendary juju musician, King Sunny Ade, has cried out that her father is “missing” while pointing fingers squarely at his manager and stepbrother, Dayo Adegeye.
Taking to her Instagram page on Monday, Damilola accused her stepbrother, Dayo, of allegedly holding their father against his will and mismanaging his affairs.
According to Damilola, the 78-year-old music icon has been unreachable for weeks, with his manager allegedly moving him from one hotel to another while isolating him from his immediate family.
She claimed that Dayo, whom she described as acting like KSA’s manager, had been booking performances for the legendary musician without honouring engagements.
In one of her posts, she wrote: “Dad told my brother that he wants to go home. Where is he? Where are his phones? He has not been online or picking his calls. Where is he?
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“They are keeping him in different hotels, away from his family, pumping him with sleeping medications! My dad just lost his daughter and hasn’t even had time to mourn, yet they keep dragging him from show to show. I want my dad free from their bondage.”
The disturbing claims first surfaced on Monday, April 28, 2025, when media personality @Akanbitheduke raised the alarm on Instagram, citing frantic efforts by close associates to locate the veteran performer.
“The last time Damilola spoke to him, he sounded very distressed. Before he could say much, the phone was snatched from him. Since then, all attempts to reach him have failed,” Akanbi reported.
Screenshots of alleged conversations between Damilola, family members, and the controversial manager, Dayo, have also surfaced online, further fuelling public concern.