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The singer stated that he was diagnosed with sickle cell at birth.<\/p>\n
He paid tribute to sickle cell survivors during his latest stage performance.<\/p>\n
In a now trending video on the internet, he expressed gratitude to God for a successful career and global recognition without significant health setbacks. He encouraged those with similar health challenges to remain resilient and determined in pursuing their life goals.<\/p>\n
The singer, however, dedicated his performance of the song \u201c5 Star\u201d to sickle cell survivors.<\/p>\n
Video<\/p>\n
\nAdekunle Gold sends heartwarming message to sickle cell survivors stating that he\u2019s also a survivor pic.twitter.com\/0fubRQ11xk<\/p>\n
\u2014 Dami\u2019 Adenuga (@DAMIADENUGA) February 25, 2024<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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