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Adekunle Gold Opens Up About Living with Sickle Cell Disease and Facing Backlash

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Nigerian artist Adekunle Gold recently shared his personal journey of living with sickle cell disease in a heartfelt interview.

Gold recounted the intense backlash and ridicule he faced upon initially revealing his condition. Despite these challenges, he emphasized the significance of raising awareness and the resilience required to manage the disease daily.

Gold’s candid discussion aims to inspire others with similar health issues and spark more conversations about sickle cell disease.

His story underscores the need for empathy and understanding, breaking down stigmas and fostering a supportive environment for those living with chronic illnesses.

He said, “I want people living with sickle cell to feel safe, to feel like they have help and support.

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“They call you a sickler… Recently, when I talked about it [my struggle with sickle cell] on the song [‘5-star’], I saw a lot of tweets from people attacking and abusing me.

“I’m speaking about sickle cell disease now because I just got the courage to come out and speak up openly about it. A lot of people can’t share their stories like I can.”


 

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Blessing CEO Faces Legal Battle Over Alleged Cancer Fundraising Scheme

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It can be recalled that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed charges against Blessing CEO over an alleged ₦13 million fraud case.

The case is reportedly linked to claims that the influencer obtained ₦13 million through an alleged cancer-related fundraising scheme.

It can also be recalled that Blessing CEO previously claimed she was battling Stage 4 breast cancer, a revelation that drew sympathy from many people and reportedly led to financial support from members of the public.

While investigations are still ongoing, the influencer remains innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.


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Veekee James Celebrates 31st Birthday With Heartfelt Motherhood Message

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Nigerian fashion designer Veekee James celebrated her 31st birthday and shared pictures on social media with her daughter.

The influencer spoke about how her life has changed and described motherhood as the greatest gift she has received.

“A year older, but the greatest gift isn’t the age… It’s the title I earned this year: MOTHER! This birthday hits differently because my heart now beats outside my body.”

“Before this year, birthdays were about me. Now, they’re a reminder of the little soul who made me a mom and changed my life forever.”


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Bovi Explains Why He Doesn’t See Every Divorce as a Failure

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Nigerian actor Bovi has spoken about marriage and divorce, sharing his thoughts on the subject.

The actor revealed during a recent interview that not all divorces should be seen as failures.

He explained that sometimes a marriage gets to a point where one or both partners can no longer breathe comfortably in the relationship, which could eventually lead to divorce.

“I celebrate when people get divorced because I feel it means one or both people were not breathing well in the marriage.”


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