Ex-Lagos Lawmaker And Wife Of Singer, Sunny Ade Dies Hours To His Birthday


Risikat Ajoke Adegeye, wife of Juju maestro, King Sunny Ade, is dead.

She died after a brief illness in the early hours of Tuesday, a day to the singer’s 75th birthday.

In a statement, Folarin, son of the former Member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, said her remains have been deposited at the TOS funeral homes in Lagos.

“We wish to formally inform, friends, well-wishers, political associates, and the general public that Hon Risikat Ajoke Adegeye passed on after a brief illness during the early hours of Tuesday, 21st September 2021.”


“Hon Risikat Ajoke Adegeye was a Honourable Member in the 6th Assembly of the Lagos State House of Assembly.

“She will be greatly missed not only by her immediate family but also by her political associates and followers. Further information in respect to her burial ceremony will be announced later after extensive consultations with the family.

“Thank you as we pray that she continues to rest peacefully and eternally with the Almighty God.”

She is survived by her husband, King Sunny Ade and six male children.





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