‘Why I neither deny nor confirm dating Onyeka Onwenu’ — King Sunny Ade

Nigerian music legend King Sunny Ade (KSA), has explained why he has neither denied nor confirmed he was having an affair with the late Onyeka Onwenu (MON).

Addressing rumours about their relationship, KSA clarified that the speculation was a strategic move to promote their music.

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“That was a gimmick we did. It was for the music. We wanted to launch ‘Wait for Me.’ Before, people used to think she was my girlfriend. Me and her have never said yes or no,” he explained.

King Sunny Ade described Onwenu as an extraordinary woman who provided invaluable advice and support.

“She’s someone who will sit down with you. She used to say. “Can I chip in for some advice?” And the advice was always excellent,” he recalled.

Reflecting on their collaboration on the iconic song ‘Wait for Me,’ KSA noted that Onwenu often took the lead in their joint projects. “Because when it comes to music that the two people have to do together, she used to do more. She would just tell me Sunny, let’s take it this way. And it’s always good,” he said.

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He expressed his intention to continue performing the song in her honour, always crediting her as the true owner. “I will, on her behalf, sing it throughout my life with any artiste that you want me to. I’ve done it several times in different countries. I mentioned her name. I said she’s the owner of the song.”

Onwenu, a celebrated singer and actress, passed away on July 30.