Funmi Adelakun, the 37-year-old daughter of renowned gospel singer Evangelist Joseph Adebayo Adelakun, popularly known as Baba Ayewa, has again taken to social media to demand her freedom from what she describes as her father's oppressive control. In a video shared by blogger Temilola Sobola on Instagram on Thursday, July 16, 2026, Funmi alleged that her father had deployed security operatives to track her down and bring her back against her will.
Funmi's Plea for Freedom
Funmi, speaking directly to her father in the video, said: “Tell this person who called himself my father to give me my freedom. He has sent out security men to look for me and pick me up. I am not a kid at my age. Stop making my life to be around your house or your so-called church. Let me have my own life.” She also issued a warning to the public, urging Nigerians to hold her father accountable for her safety. “Nothing must happen to me,” she stated firmly.
Funmi also addressed those defending her father's character, saying: “To those saying he is a saint and his hands are clean, tell him to stop looking for me.” This is not the first time Funmi has spoken out; Legit.ng previously reported that she raised similar concerns about her lack of personal freedom in a live session on July 9, 2026, footage of which was shared by influencer Opeyemi Makinwa.
Public Reactions
The video sparked widespread reactions on social media. User periwinkle22_03 commented: “Let’s keep her in our prayers and ask God to grant her complete healing. She truly needs our prayers and support during this time.” Palace_of_lace reacted: “Why do they want to cage a 37yr old lady??? This story no clear oooo.” _haryorborlar said: “This one na family problem, olorun a bayin yanju e.” Originator01 added: “There must be something happening, u can’t want to keep a 37 years old girl in your house by force something is not adding up.”
Background and Context
Funmi's earlier appeal on July 9, 2026, described years of suffocating control by her father. She went public asking Nigerians to intervene. The latest video reinforces her determination to live independently. Legit.ng also reported that actress Destiny Etiko recently appealed for support for actor Ikechukwu Nweke battling colon cancer, with over N15 million already spent and an additional N17 million needed.
