Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has revealed that he would not have married his wife and fellow musician, Simi, if she had the SS blood genotype.
Gold made the disclosure while speaking on the One 54 podcast, where he discussed his experience with sickle cell disease and the importance of genotype testing before committing to a relationship.
The singer said he and Simi underwent genotype testing when they first met to establish whether they were medically compatible. According to him, the test showed that Simi has the AA genotype.
Gold also called for increased awareness about genotype compatibility, particularly among people planning to enter relationships or have children.
“There is so much awareness to be done. People need to understand that if you have sickle cell, forget about love; you can’t be with someone with sickle cell too. It makes no sense to bring a child into the world who will be sickly,” he said.
“There’s no way I would have married my wife Simi if she was sickle cell. The first thing we did when we met was a genotype test to know if we matched. If we didn’t, I wouldn’t have married her. She is AA.”
Prompt News reports Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder that affects red blood cells, causing them to become rigid and take on a sickle shape. The condition can lead to a range of health complications.
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Gold, who publicly shared his experience living with sickle cell in 2022, has continued to use his platform to promote awareness about the condition. He also addressed the subject in his song, ‘5 Star’.
In July 2024, the singer reiterated his commitment to supporting people living with sickle cell disease, saying his mission was to help them “feel safe and supported”.
The following year, Gold launched a free health insurance initiative aimed at providing support to 1,000 people living with sickle cell disease.
