Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has spoken openly about the decisive role genotype testing played in his decision to marry fellow artiste Simi, stressing that he would not have proceeded with the marriage if her genotype had been SS or AS.
In a recent conversation on the One54 Africa platform, the “High” crooner explained: “I wouldn’t have married my wife Simi if she were SS or AS. She’s AA.”
He added that the couple underwent genotype testing before their 2019 wedding and that his stance was driven by a desire to spare any future children the painful challenges of sickle cell disease.
“I don’t think it makes sense to bring a child into this world and make them go through all that,” he said.
Adekunle Gold, who lives with sickle cell disease (SS genotype) himself, has long been an advocate for greater awareness of the condition.
He has previously shared details of his childhood crises, ongoing management of the illness, and his commitment to supporting others through his foundation and public messages.
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Simi and Adekunle Gold, who began dating years before their private wedding in January 2019, have built a family together and continue to be regarded as one of Nigerian music’s most enduring power couples.
With his latest revelation, Adekunle Gold has once again educate not only his fans but the general public on the importance of genotype testing as a practical step toward healthier outcomes for future children therefore preventing the transmission of sickle cell disease to the next generation.
