High Society Mourns with Merrymaker, King Sunny Ade over His Wife’s Death
These are not the best of times for the household and friends of legendary Juju musician, King Sunny Ade (KSA). Even Nigerian high society, with its many shades of sentiment, has been shaken by the death of the wife of the illustrious performer, Hon. Risikat Ajoke Adegeye. Even now, a deluge of condolence messages is running over KSA’s household from all over the world.
A purposeful life is a life well-lived. In the face of disease and death, there is only so much that the human spirit can do. This is the overwhelming sentiment over the sad episode of the death of Adegeye. Before her death in the early hours of Tuesday, September 21, 2021, she was not only the wife of KSA but also a revered former Honourable Member in the 6th Assembly of the Lagos State House of Assembly. Alas, death is a blind harvester of human life.
According to reports, the death of the former representative of Amuwo-Odofin came on the heels of illness. While some reports hold that she had a long battle with cancer, others vow that she passed away after a brief illness. However, the official press release from the family agrees to the latter report. Nevertheless, a big fraction of Nigerian high society has released official and private messages of commiseration. Even the President, Muhammadu Buhari, has sent words of condolence.
Adegeye’s passing has been felt by so many because she was a woman of influence, passion and compassion. Although it would seem as if the deceased is leaving behind only her husband and son, George Folarin, there is a long line of people who have benefitted from her big heart and philanthropic gestures over the years. Moreover, she contested for many positions to assist in the empowerment of women all over Nigeria.