Popular Nigerian singer Adekunle Kosoko, professionally called Adekunle Gold has recently revealed his lifelong struggle with sickle cell disease.
The singer disclosed that he was diagnosed with sickle cell shortly after birth, shedding light on a personal aspect of his life previously kept private.
During his latest stage appearance, Adekunle Gold took a moment to honor fellow survivors of sickle cell, acknowledging their resilience and strength in the face of adversity.
In a viral video circulating online, he expressed heartfelt gratitude to the divine for blessing him with a flourishing career and global acclaim despite the challenges posed by his health condition. He shared words of encouragement for individuals confronting similar health battles, urging them to persevere in their pursuit of life’s ambitions.
Adekunle Gold sends heartwarming message to sickle cell survivors stating that he’s also a survivor pic.twitter.com/0fubRQ11xk
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Adekunle Gold dedicated his performance of the track “5 Star” to those bravely fighting against sickle cell, underscoring his solidarity with the community of survivors.