Manager to Juju legend King Sunny Ade (KSA), Dayo Adegeye, has dismissed rumors that the music icon was abducted.

In a statement on Tuesday, Adegeye described the claims as “malicious” and aimed at damaging KSA’s reputation.

He said, “We want to assure the public that King Sunny Ade is safe and sound. There is no truth to the kidnapping rumor.”

He added, “The King of World Beats, King Sunny Ade, is not abducted or kidnapped by anyone. The Adegeye family and King Sunny Ade’s team are working diligently to put an end to the rumor and protect his reputation.”

Dayo issued the statement after KSA’s daughter, Damilola Esther, raised alarm on Instagram, accusing him of holding their father captive and mismanaging his bookings.

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?”

Another post read, “I want Dayo (manager) apprehended. I want him to provide all the money they have been stealing from him. He has a UK visa, thinking he can run.”

Damilola also demanded an investigation into her brother’s handling of KSA’s business affairs.

As of the time of filing this report, King Sunny Ade had yet to issue a public statement.

[Guardian]