In a recent podcast clip, Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold explained he tested genotypes with wife Simi before their 2019 wedding, stating he wouldn’t marry someone SS or AS to avoid passing on sickle cell disease. Living with the condition himself, Gold has long advocated for pre-marriage testing in Nigeria, where the trait is common. Reactions split between praise for his responsible stance and questions on whether love should override genetic risks, with many sharing stories of their own family planning choices.
Adekunle Gold Reveals He Would Avoid Marriage If Genotype Risked Having Sickly Children
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