A disturbing rumour about King Sunny Ade’s alleged kidnapping spread online — but the music legend says he’s fine, calling the claim “false and unfounded.”
- Rumours circulated that King Sunny Ade was abducted by unidentified gunmen.
- The 77-year-old Juju icon issued a video statement confirming his safety.
- He thanked fans and the public for their concern and urged calm.
- Family and management also dismissed the reports as fake.
- The source of the rumour remains unknown.
For fans of King Sunny Ade — a towering figure in Nigerian music — the kidnap rumour hit hard. In a country where security concerns are all too real, even unverified stories can spark panic. His quick response helped ease fears, but it also raises questions about how misinformation spreads so quickly in today’s digital spaces.
With Sunny Ade safe and well, perhaps the real question is: who’s behind these viral hoaxes — and why do we fall for them so easily?
