Music legend King Sunny Ade loses wife hours to 75th birthday

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Juju legend King Sunday ‘Sunny Ade’ Adegeye might not be celebrating his 75th birthday tomorrow following the death of one of his wives, Hon Risikat Adegeye.

The late Risikat Adegeye, an ex-member of the Lagos House of Assembly, died in the early hours of Tuesday.

Adegeye, a devoted and loyal party member of the APC, died after a brief sickness.

Mr George Folarin Olawande, confirmed the death on behalf of the family in a statement on Tuesday.

“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.”