DJ Jimmy Jatt Shares Ordeal Battling Chronic Kidney Disease: “I Have Never Smoked in my Life”
- DJ Jimmy Jatt has shared his experience while battling with kidney failure, which was caused by diabetes
- In an interview with Rubbin Minds, he stated how it started and how he had been fairing since them
- Fans were excited to see the disc jockey as they reacted to the interview in the comment section of the post
Renowned disc jockey Jimmy Jatt Amu, popularly known as DJ Jimmy Jatt, has expressed gratitude for being alive as he recounted his harrowing battle with kidney failure.
The music entrepreneur was a guest on Rubbin Minds with Ebuka Obi -Uchendu, where he spoke about his absence from the music industry.
Source: Instagram
According to the man, who had a show last year, he made a decision to travel abroad in 2019 because he has lived all his life in Nigeria.
However, in 2020, he began experiencing health challenges and lost his sight. The entertainer said although he underwent surgery to restore it, while in the United States, he was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease and had to undergo dialysis.
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The disc jockey came back to Nigeria to have a kidney transplant, which was successful. He later went back abroad for recovery purposes.
Jimmy Jatt speaks about smoking
When Ebuka asked Jimmy Jatt about the cause of his kidney failure, he revealed that he neither smokes nor drinks. He admitted to only engaging in social drinking on rare occasions.
Speaking further, Jimmy Jatt explained that his kidney failure was caused by diabetes, a condition he had been battling since he was 30 years old. He added that the diabetes eventually led to high blood pressure, which then progressed to kidney failure.
Jimmy Jatt shared an update on his health with his fans, assuring them that he was now in much better condition and in a very good state of health.
Recall that music video director TG Omori also battled kidney failure and had to undergo a transplant last year.
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How fans reacted to Jimmy Jatt's interview
Legit.ng compiled the reactions of fans to the interview granted by the disc jockey. Here are some of the comments below:
@drdetectiive:
"Jimmy Jatt... Pioneer DJ..respect."
@michelle_thetwin:
"Silent battles are the hardest to fight. Glad he’s doing ok."
@obaksolo:
"Omo. Big Thanks to God. This life make sure you also have money because if not. What would we be saying?"
@seth_wave:
"This guy brought alot of OGs to lime light."
@d_flowergirlje:
"Omo every Aboki with him Kettle. May God heal him permanently in Jesus name."
@ozi_oma_16:
"You see this adult hood ehnnn. May God help us fight every battles people are fighting silent battle."
@oladipupo_27:
"Omo people they see shege oo God I’m grateful abeg."
@fameyuie:
"Omo, showbuiz is crazy, you just going to be saying where is he , he has fallen off but nobody knows the individual struggles and challenges these people go through. It’s well."
@mz__yemmy:
"Na cloth dey cover a lot of things some people are going through a lot ."
@mcttechnigeria_ltd:
"Thank God he had money to sort all of that!"
TG Omori's transplant fails
Previously, Legit.ng reported that video director TG Omori panicked as he called on his fans to pray for him after his kidney transplant failed.
Omori had shared how his brother donated a kidney to him for a transplant.
The video music director was worried about his life and prayed not to die as fans tried to encourage him in the comment section of his post.
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