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If I Can Do It, You Can Too – Adekunle Gold Tells Sickle Cell Survivors by InfoGuru118: 12:59pm On Feb 26
Popular Nigerian singer, Adekunle Kosoko also known as Adekunle Gold has recounted his battle with sickle cell anemia.

During his recent show, the singer stated that he was diagnosed with sickle cell at birth.

Adekunle Gold revealed that he has lived with the condition throughout his life.

Despite the challenges it presents, he expressed gratitude for his ability to manage the illness, allowing him to pursue his passion for music and perform on stages worldwide without succumbing to its effects.

He encouraged those with similar health challenges to remain resilient and determined in pursuing their life goals.

Adekunle Gold said, “I want to say you can do it. If I can do it, you can do it too. I grew up with sickle cell. I was born with sickle cell. All my life, I fought with it. But I am thankful I was able to manage it. I’m everywhere, doing shows, I don’t fall sick. I am thankful. So this is reaching out to everybody going through, having to deal with the crisis, you can do it. It should never stop you. Look at me, I am a superstar right now.”

The singer, however, dedicated his performance of the song “5 Star” to sickle cell survivors.

https://platinumtimes.ng/adekunle-gold-encourages-sickle-cell-survivors-if-i-can-do-it-you-can-too/

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Re: If I Can Do It, You Can Too – Adekunle Gold Tells Sickle Cell Survivors by brain54(m): 1:42pm On Feb 26
Coincidentally I had a friend...

Who also had sickle cell and his name was also kunle.


He hardly fell sick and and I was surprised the day I knew he was Ss. Infact I had to ask he to confirm.

He was in Plateau State Polytechnic at the time and last time we communicated he told me he was working at a bank in Abuja.

Another person I met who was a sickle was a jejelola who was my course mate in university and happened to be the school mother of my younger brother in high school.

Although she left at 200l to continue her studies in the USA. She too looked so chubby and strong... And I never saw her fall ill.

She lives in the US now married with kids and works as a general practioner(GP)

The impression I had growing up was that people who had sickle cell were always weak,sluggish and somewhat fragile.

And that they never lived beyond a certain age... Maybe 25.

Meeting these people and seeing some of them from afar like A. Gold changed my orientation. I even heard at a point that Atiku was a sickler... although I really do not know how accurate or truthful this is.

That being said let to-be-couples do proper blood tests to ascertain their compatibility medically so as to stop the birthing of Ss children.

It's really a painful ordeal for those who experience it!

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Re: If I Can Do It, You Can Too – Adekunle Gold Tells Sickle Cell Survivors by Ebukamatth(m): 3:19pm On Feb 26
.I hate condoms.
Am only using it to shield myself from any weapon fashioned against me

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Re: If I Can Do It, You Can Too – Adekunle Gold Tells Sickle Cell Survivors by Parydelegate: 3:19pm On Feb 26
Sickle cell and Diabetes kills the poor.

If you no get money to get good medication and healthy food e fit kill the person.

Thank God for him...I'm happy he was able to fight it.

May God see others sickle cell patients through and give them the strength to fight.

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Re: If I Can Do It, You Can Too – Adekunle Gold Tells Sickle Cell Survivors by Promismike(m): 3:19pm On Feb 26
Wow
Re: If I Can Do It, You Can Too – Adekunle Gold Tells Sickle Cell Survivors by Ejehhhh: 3:19pm On Feb 26
This is really helpful to me

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Re: If I Can Do It, You Can Too – Adekunle Gold Tells Sickle Cell Survivors by DARLINGTON869(m): 3:20pm On Feb 26
Worst thing dat can happen to a sickle cell patient is if he or she was born into a poor family.

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Re: If I Can Do It, You Can Too – Adekunle Gold Tells Sickle Cell Survivors by HeadNigga: 3:20pm On Feb 26
Re: If I Can Do It, You Can Too – Adekunle Gold Tells Sickle Cell Survivors by ACRI: 3:20pm On Feb 26
God merciful on you bro

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Re: If I Can Do It, You Can Too – Adekunle Gold Tells Sickle Cell Survivors by FeliciaOja(f): 3:21pm On Feb 26
Ok
Re: If I Can Do It, You Can Too – Adekunle Gold Tells Sickle Cell Survivors by tuoyoojo(m): 3:21pm On Feb 26
He doesn't have the looks of a sickle cell anaemia patient

I am so happy he was able to overcome the challenges that his health posed to achieve what he did so far

God strengthen him more and give him more years in health on earth

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Re: If I Can Do It, You Can Too – Adekunle Gold Tells Sickle Cell Survivors by CountinBlessins(m): 3:21pm On Feb 26
I wish all those with this condition the strength to understand that you will become whatever you set your mind to. Dont let anyone make you feel like a terminal case!!!!!
Life is yours to enjoy

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Re: If I Can Do It, You Can Too – Adekunle Gold Tells Sickle Cell Survivors by Sirseedorf(m): 3:22pm On Feb 26
Nothing's impossible, work and be optimistic.
Re: If I Can Do It, You Can Too – Adekunle Gold Tells Sickle Cell Survivors by tollyboy5(m): 3:22pm On Feb 26
Ejehhhh:
This is really helpful to me
You gallant bro wink

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Re: If I Can Do It, You Can Too – Adekunle Gold Tells Sickle Cell Survivors by kayswag100(m): 3:22pm On Feb 26
Truly inspiring

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Re: If I Can Do It, You Can Too – Adekunle Gold Tells Sickle Cell Survivors by Jennyclay(f): 3:23pm On Feb 26
I love you so much Adekunle Gold kiss

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Re: If I Can Do It, You Can Too – Adekunle Gold Tells Sickle Cell Survivors by FreeStuffsNG: 3:23pm On Feb 26
InfoGuru118:


https://platinumtimes.ng/adekunle-gold-encourages-sickle-cell-survivors-if-i-can-do-it-you-can-too/
He should thank God and his parents.

It's dishonest and ungrateful when you solely claim credit for this kind of disability.

It's very expensive and harrowing for parents of children with SS and it's unwise to grow up and start giving yourself the credit only. I applaud his parents immensely, it must have been hellish then and must have severally distressed his parents during his crises, so much that it would take a lot of faith for them not to have abandoned him. Today they're proud of their sacrifice. His Dad retired as a Permanent Secretary in the Civil Service of Lagos State and Lagos is very proud of his son, Adekunle Gold, as an illustrious Lagos indigene.

It's worthy of note that he is giving hope to the people, now that he is a parent, he should not ignore the agonies and sacrifices parents go through to cater to and raising a special need child to adulthood , it's a feat that makes the heroes and heroines for life. Never again should he forget to give his parents a generous dose of gratitude.

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Re: If I Can Do It, You Can Too – Adekunle Gold Tells Sickle Cell Survivors by IMASTEX: 3:24pm On Feb 26
Nice one
Re: If I Can Do It, You Can Too – Adekunle Gold Tells Sickle Cell Survivors by harmargedon: 3:24pm On Feb 26
InfoGuru118:


https://platinumtimes.ng/adekunle-gold-encourages-sickle-cell-survivors-if-i-can-do-it-you-Lcan-too/
sometimes these guys talk like wasted sperm. You have money for meds and good doctors, poor people don't.

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Re: If I Can Do It, You Can Too – Adekunle Gold Tells Sickle Cell Survivors by Bigboytinz: 3:24pm On Feb 26
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Re: If I Can Do It, You Can Too – Adekunle Gold Tells Sickle Cell Survivors by EreluRoz: 3:25pm On Feb 26
Some people are still in relationship without knowing their genotype. Sad

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Re: If I Can Do It, You Can Too – Adekunle Gold Tells Sickle Cell Survivors by SSpeter(m): 3:25pm On Feb 26
DARLINGTON869:
Worst thing dat can happen to a sickle cell patient is if he or she was born into a poor family.
that is the best, the person will quietly quit and rest. But if there's money, you go for bone marrow transplant, this transplant that transplant needles here and there...so what is the joy of life?

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Re: If I Can Do It, You Can Too – Adekunle Gold Tells Sickle Cell Survivors by kkins25(m): 3:26pm On Feb 26
Motivation no dey work for this kind situation..

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Re: If I Can Do It, You Can Too – Adekunle Gold Tells Sickle Cell Survivors by JaySmart4422: 3:26pm On Feb 26
My best friend lost her life to this demonic illness after battling for 38 years.

I watched her helpless
That shit reduced her to nothing
Loneliness set in and finally she left

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Re: If I Can Do It, You Can Too – Adekunle Gold Tells Sickle Cell Survivors by Seagodess(f): 3:26pm On Feb 26
He's among the few lucky ones,ss is one crazy thing I won't wish for my enemy... God saved him.. he should stop singing about nyach.. and boobs

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Re: If I Can Do It, You Can Too – Adekunle Gold Tells Sickle Cell Survivors by Britishpea: 3:27pm On Feb 26
Na God get our lives. And living depends solely on him.

As terminal or life threatening some diseases are there are people who will escape it.

Some people escape fatal accidents unhurt. While some people die upon sudden entering into a pot hole of by a car.

Whatever it is won’t change the fact that sickle cell disease is terrible and so obnoxious.
For every escapee in Adekunle Gold and Laycon, there thousands who suffered till death.

I know someone who wanted to wed in 2022 but died just 6 days to the wedding from the complications of the disease. She just said she was tired and was taken to the hospital. She died same night.

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Re: If I Can Do It, You Can Too – Adekunle Gold Tells Sickle Cell Survivors by dkidd: 3:27pm On Feb 26
Ejehhhh:
This is really helpful to me
God is ur strength bro. U will overcome 💪

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Re: If I Can Do It, You Can Too – Adekunle Gold Tells Sickle Cell Survivors by bet9ja(m): 3:27pm On Feb 26
The problem now is that Tinubu will kill a lot of sickle cell patient because their medications are not affordable anymore. I know someone facing the SS issue that was living fine before this regime. Now she can not afford medication anymore and her health situation has worsen. Its so painful that we have a government that will inflate pains on her citizen without blinking.

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Re: If I Can Do It, You Can Too – Adekunle Gold Tells Sickle Cell Survivors by DARLINGTON869(m): 3:28pm On Feb 26
SSpeter:
that is the best, the person will quietly quit and rest. But if there's money, you go for bone marrow transplant, this transplant that transplant needles here and there...so what is the joy of life?

Bro, to quit no easy like dat na. Most end living through hell and pain
Re: If I Can Do It, You Can Too – Adekunle Gold Tells Sickle Cell Survivors by Bijust: 3:29pm On Feb 26
Wish they could provide us a better opportunity to reach some goals

Sickle cell will always limit you..

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