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| Nigerian Singers, Adekunle Gold and Simi |
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Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has revealed that he would not have married his wife, Simi, if she had the SS genotype.
Speaking on the One 54 Podcast, the singer stressed the importance of knowing one’s genotype before entering a relationship or having children.
Gold disclosed that he and Simi took genotype tests when they first met and confirmed that she is AA.
Nigerian singer, Adekunle Gold, has revealed that he would not have married his wife, Simi, if she had the SS genotype.
Naija Brain reports that genotype compatibility is an important consideration for couples planning to have children, particularly because two partners with sickle cell trait or disease can face a higher risk of having a child affected by sickle cell disease.
Speaking on the One 54 Podcast, Adekunle Gold emphasised the need for greater awareness about genotype compatibility, urging people to know their genotype before committing to relationships or starting a family.
The singer said people living with sickle cell disease should be cautious about partnering with someone who also has the condition, stressing the potential health implications for their children.
According to him, he and Simi took genotype tests when they first met to determine whether they were compatible.
Gold explained that he would not have proceeded with the marriage if the singer had been SS, noting that Simi is AA.
He said: “There’s no way I would have married my wife Simi if she was sickle cell. The first thing we did when we met was a genotype test to know if we matched. If we didn’t, I wouldn’t have married her. She is AA.”