Award-winning Nigerian musician Adekunle Gold has opened up about his ongoing struggle with sickle cell disease, revealing that he still experiences health crises despite years of managing the condition.

In a heartfelt interview shared on social media, the 38-year-old artist spoke about the lifelong pain and challenges associated with the illness, which he has lived with since childhood.

“I still have crises,” Adekunle said. “The first time I knew about sickle cell was when I used to fall sick often. My joints and legs would hurt terribly. Sometimes, it’s my stomach. The pain is really crazy.”

The “Pick Up” crooner recalled his early years battling the condition and how his mother carried him on her back to the hospital one night when he fell seriously ill.

“I was about five or seven years old when the doctor told me I had sickle cell and would have to take folic acid and B complex for the rest of my life,” he said.

Adekunle Gold also used the opportunity to advocate for genotype awareness, stressing that many people in Nigeria are still unaware of the importance of testing before marriage.

“My vision is to make more noise about it because a lot of people don’t know about it. Knowing your genotype is important because when two people with sickle cell traits have children, they can pass it on,” he warned.

Despite occasional crises, the singer said his condition has improved with better self-care and access to medical support.

“I still have crises once in a while but not as bad as when I was a child. I’ve learned to take care of myself better and I’m grateful to God for the resources to do that,” he added.

Adekunle Gold’s openness has drawn widespread praise from fans and health advocates, who commend him for using his platform to raise awareness about sickle cell disease and genotype compatibility in relationships.