Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold faced online backlash for revealing his sickle cell struggle, but now aims to create awareness and support.

Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has spoken about the online backlash he faced when he first revealed his struggle with sickle cell disease, being attacked and abused on social media. In a recent interview with CNN, the 'Orente' crooner said he decided to create awareness about the condition after finding the courage to speak up, aiming to make people living with sickle cell feel safe and supported.

June 17, 2024
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