Nigerian Afrobeats Star Adekunle Gold shared a deep personal account of his battle with sickle cell disease. In a recent interview with media personality Angela Yee, the singer disclosed that he prayed for death at the age of 20 during one of the worst crises he ever experienced.
The 39 year old singer described the episode as extremely painful and overwhelming. The intense discomfort pushed him to a breaking point where he asked God to take his life. His mother, who normally discouraged such dark thoughts, remained silent that night as she witnessed his suffering.
“At 20, I had the craziest crisis of my life. I told God to take my life. And my mom couldn’t even rebuke me.
Normally, she would but that night, it got to a point where it felt like the only thing that makes sense should just happen,” He recalled.
The father of two, who is currently married to Simisola Kosoko popularly known as Simi, expressed gratitude for surviving the ordeal. He continues to manage the condition while pursuing his successful music career.
Sickle cell disease, a genetic blood disorder common in parts of Africa, causes episodes of severe pain known as crises.
These attacks often require urgent medical care and can be life-threatening.
Gold’s candid revelation highlights the daily struggles faced by many sickle cell patients.
His story brings attention to the physical and emotional toll of the disease. Fans and health advocates praised the singer for raising awareness about living with chronic illness in the public eye.
The musician’s openness serves as an inspiration to others who battle similar health challenges. Despite the difficulties, Gold remains focused on his craft and maintains a positive outlook on life.
His experience underscores the importance of support systems and medical advances in managing sickle cell disease.
