Tag: SICKLE CELL
How I’ve been battling with sickle cell all my life –...
Singer Adekunle Gold has finally opened up about his battle with sickle cell.
The 37-year-old stated that he was diagnosed with sickle cell at birth...
Patrick Doyle pays tribute to first wife who died of sickle...
Actor and broadcaster Patrick Doyle has paid tribute to his first wife Rosamond Doyle who died of sickle cell anaemia in 1999.
The 62-year-old praised...
I was born with sickle cell, begged God to take my...
Singer Adekunle Gold has revealed that he begged God to take his life when he was 20 years old due to his battle with...
Filmmaker Wale Fanu dies at 72
Film and television producer Wale Fanu has died at the age of 72.
Mr. Fanu’s death was confirmed by fellow filmmaker Jimi Odumosu in a...
Jackie Appiah refurbishes paediatric ward for children with sickle cell anaemia
Ghanaian actress Jackie Appiah has refurbished a paediatric ward at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra, Ghana for children with sickle cell anaemia.
The...
My 10-year-old brother died of sickle cell in Nigeria – Mike...
Big Brother Naija star Mike Edwards has recounted how his older brother Matthew Edwards died in Nigeria of sickle cell anaemia at age 10.
The...
#BBNaija: I have sickle cell anaemia, Laycon reveals
Big Brother Naija season 5 housemate Laycon has revealed he has a mild form of the sickle cell anaemia.
The singer disclosed this in a...
Peter Obi calls for more awareness on sickle cell
Former vice-presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has celebrated the 2020 World Sickle Cell Day with the Association of People Living with Sickle Cell Disorder (APLSCD)...
Sickle cell: Association presents Bill to Kebbi House of Assembly
The Kebbi State Sickle Cell Association (KESCA) has presented a draft bill on sickle cell aimed at curbing sickle cell disorder circle in...
My wife and I committed adultery, have illegitimate children – Pastor...
Senior pastor of Champions Royal Assembly, Joshua Iginla, has confessed that he and his wife had extramarital affairs which produced "illegitimate" children.
The Abuja-based cleric...