Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold, 38, has spoken candidly about his lifelong struggle with sickle cell disease, shedding light on the physical and emotional toll it has taken. In a recent interview, he said:
“I still have crises once in a while but not as bad as when I was a child.” — Gistreel GistReel
He recalled being diagnosed at a young age and enduring severe pain in his joints, legs, and stomach. One of his earliest memories involves his mother carrying him on her back to the hospital during a crisis:
“My mum carried me on her back and we walked miles to the hospital.” — PM News Nigeria P.M. News
Adekunle Gold emphasized that both his parents were carriers of the sickle cell trait, which led to his diagnosis. He has been on lifelong medication since childhood and credits those early experiences with shaping his resilience and outlook on life.
“Unfortunately for me, my parents are sickle cell and they brought me to the world.” — Vanguard Vanguard
He also urged Nigerians to know their genotype before marriage to prevent the condition in future generations.
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