Risikat Adegeye Biography: age, politics, demise, everything to understand about King Sunny Ade’s spouse
The recent news has disclosed that one of the spouses of Nigerian juju music icon, King Sunny Ade (KSA), Honourable (Mrs) Risikat Adegeye, has departed.
It was revealed that Mrs Risikat Adegeye, a former member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. She had also served as a two-term member of the Lagos State Assembly Service Commission.
A report by Leadership indicated that the former lawmaker passed after a short illness.
For those unaware, Risikat Adegeye was the third of seven spouses of King Sunny Ade; the reports stated that even though their union spanned over thirty years, they cherished each other immensely and treated one another as youthful partners.
Her passing occurred just hours before her husband’s 75th birthday, which is celebrated on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.
In the wake of her demise, numerous Nigerians have expressed a desire to learn more about the late spouse of the Juju icon.
This article aims to provide all essential information regarding Mrs Risikat Adegeye, continue for further details.
Profile Summary
| Name | Risikat Adegeye |
| Gender | Female |
| Age | Presumably in her late 50s |
| Place of birth | Mushin, Lagos state |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Spouse | King Sunny Ade |
| Profession | Politician |
Risikat Adegeye’s Biography
Hon. Risikat Adegeye was born in the Mushin area of Lagos state; while her exact birthdate is lacking, she is believed to be in her late 50s. Her mother was a politician who influenced her choice to enter politics, while her father served as a police officer.
No information exists regarding possible siblings; she is Nigerian by birth.
Education
Mrs Risikat Adegeye attended LA Primary School in Agege, and she completed her secondary education at St. Francis College in Onike, Iwaya in Lagos. She later attended the Women Training College Idi-Aba in Abeokuta, Ogun state.
Career
Prior to her political career, when she became an honourable member in 2007, she had worked with Good Intention Services Nigeria Limited for seven and a half years. After leaving that position, she entered the House of Assembly and completed one term over four years.
In 2017, she was appointed as a Commissioner in the House of Assembly Service Commission, where she stood out as the sole female member when it was newly formed.
She indicated that her interest in politics was kindled by her mother, who was a politician and often took her to political meetings. Until her passing, she was a member of the All Progressive Congress APC.
How she met King Sunny Ade
Mrs Risikat shared that she was introduced to the Juju icon by a mutual older friend. She mentioned that she had admired King Sunny Ade even before their introduction.
She disclosed that while her mother approved of their relationship, her father was initially opposed due to being a Christian, and she a Muslim. Eventually, her father accepted, and she became the singer’s third wife; their marriage was blessed with children.
Death
Risikat Adegeye passed away on Tuesday, the 21st of September, 2021.
