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Adekunle Gold Reveals Frustrating Times, Says ‘I Begged God To Take My Life At 20’

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3 years ago

July 15, 2022

Popular Nigerian artiste and songwriter, Adekunle Gold, has revealed that he begged God to take his life when he was 20 years old.

Adekunle Gold said this in a letter to his fans, on Friday, July 15, disclosing that he was born with sickle cell disease, and it was frustrating and painful at some point in his life.

The 35-year-old singer said: “I was born with sickle cell disease. It was life and death, it was physical, mental, financial, you name it, and I went through it all.

“It was tough, painful and frustrating for me. The pains and shivers were unbearable. They (crisis) always came in the night, when my family had no means to transport me to a hospital.”

Adekunle Gold stated that at some point his family couldn’t afford the hospital bills so he had to endure the pain.

“The most intense crisis I had was at the age of 20, I remember laying in my bed in the middle of the night asking for an end to it all. I begged God to take my life because I could not understand what I did to deserve the pain my body and mind was under.

“As usual with sickle crisis after some days, the pain subsided, and God asked me; “That end you begged me for, do you still want it?” Of course I said no and that’s when everything changed for me. That was when I realised that I had been given another opportunity to live my dreams and show those that mocked me that sickle cell anemia was never going to end me, that it would never hold me back from my dreams and aspirations,” DAILY POST quoted him

He added that although some symptoms resurface once in a while, the disease gave him hope and taught him to be resilient.

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BBNaija 10: Mercy Eke Reveals Housemate Who’s 10/10

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11 hours ago

July 30, 2025

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Former Big Brother Naija reality star, Mercy Eke, has revealed the housemate whom she considers a “10/10” in the ongoing season 10.

Eke, who won the 4th edition of the reality show in 2019, declared that Dede is 10/10, signaling to her fans that she’s supporting the 23-year-old Delta-born entrepreneur.

“Dede a 10/10 ,” she wrote on her X handle, eliciting excitement from her fans and fans of Dede.

Earlier, her colleagues, Erica and Tacha argued over which housemate will win the 10th edition of the reality show.

Erica backed Sabrina while Tacha tipped Isabella to win the show.

Another former Big Brother Naija star, Adekunle Olapade had since declared his support for Sultana.

The winner of Big Brother Naija Season 10 is expected to win a total of ₦150 million grand prize, which includes cash and prizes from sponsors.

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‘I Have Nothing Left,’ Actor Don Richard Solicits Financial Help Amid Battle With Kidney Disease [VIDEO]

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11 hours ago

July 30, 2025

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Famous Nollywood actor Don Richard has solicited financial help from the general public.

The actor made the plea on Tuesday evening in a video shared on Instagram by his colleague and Talk to B show host, Biola Bayo.

Speaking in the video, Richard disclosed that he has been battling kidney disease.

“When my wife was told about my health, she started crying. And I told her that ‘another man is a lucky man.’ I begged her to take good care of my children (twins).

“Immediately she left the hospital, she went to dispose of our house and car for my treatment. I have nothing left anymore,” the actor said.

Sharing his account details, Biola Bayo wrote “Don Richard has been down with a kidney in a while.”

Watch video below:

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BBNaija 10: We Were Close To Having Sex – Isabella Breaks Down In Tears Over Love Interest, Kayikunmi

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12 hours ago

July 30, 2025

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Big Brother Naija 10/10 housemate, Isabella, broke down in tears on Wednesday night as she complained bitterly about her love interest on the show, Kayikunmi.

In a candid chat with fellow housemate, Thelma Lawson, a heartbroken Isabella divulged how her relationship with Kayikunmi stalled after he revealed to her that he is also attracted to someone else in Biggie’s house.

She lamented that they were already close to having sex before Kayikunmi’s heartbreaking revelation.

She said, “We almost like had sex then he [Kayikunmi] was telling me he is attracted to me and somebody else and he wants to keep having conversations with the person. And I told him you can’t be here and there.

“Do you know what’s annoying me? We were so close to having sex. I just haven’t let him finger me, he almost want to finger me. They [the male housemates] came on Sunday, so Day 3, he wants to already finger me.”