he also disclosed that he was later diagnosed with chronic kidney disease after undergoing surgery to restore his vision.
The veteran DJ recounted that his health challenges began after he decided to explore the world, having spent most of his life in Nigeria.
He said, “Maybe I caused it myself because, in 2019, I decided to spend more time outside Nigeria. I had lived all my life in Lagos and wanted to explore other parts of the world—Europe, America, everywhere.
“But in 2020, I started experiencing health issues. Due to the travel restrictions at the time, I remained in Nigeria. I lost my sight and had to undergo surgery to regain it. After recovering, I felt the need to stick to my plan of living elsewhere for a while, so I relocated to the U.S. While there, I was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease.
“I stayed in the U.S. for a while and was on dialysis. Eventually, I returned to Nigeria and underwent a kidney transplant. After the procedure, I chose to take time off to fully recover. Once I was discharged, I left Nigeria again.
Even while abroad, I continued DJing across America and Europe. However, I decided it was time to return home, so I came back to Nigeria in December.
Speaking on the causes of kidney disease, DJ Jimmy Jatt emphasized that lifestyle choices are not always responsible.
“I’ve never smoked and had long stopped drinking alcohol,” he said.
He attributed his condition to diabetes, highlighting the importance of health awareness and management.
He shared his health challenges during a recent episode of Channels TV’s Rubbin’ Minds, hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu.
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Thank God for your life. God abeg ooo I no like anything eye sickness infection or whatever they call it let it no near me abeg.
ReplyDeleteTrue. Alcohol causes liver failure not kidney. Kidney failure in Nigeria is commonly caused by hypertension and diabetes
ReplyDeleteTrue. And even some might be hereditary and not discovered on time. He’s lucky that he was abroad when the ckd was discovered, and that he had the funds for dialysis and transplant
DeleteUncontrolled hypertension and diabetes *** for those that don’t take medicines
ReplyDeleteIt is well with him.
ReplyDeleteWorld best famous cool DJ Jimmy Jatt
ReplyDeleteVery cool DJ I tell you. But why did he leave the US while on dialysis only to have the transplant in Nigeria?
DeleteIt's good to know he is better now
Transplant abroad would have been too expensive especially if he didn’t have insurance. Better to do the transplant with well trained hands in a good hospital in Nigeria then do post-operative/continued care in the US.
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DeleteI remember him.
ReplyDeleteQuick recovery to you.
ReplyDeleteOh ! No. What people pass through behind closed doors.. it's well
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Nitori DJ Jimmyjatt oluwa gbope wa oluwa gbayin wa Amin🙏
ReplyDeleteThank God for your life 🙏🏿
ReplyDeleteThank God o
ReplyDeleteMay your recovery be permanent
That was how that other DJ (I have forgotten his name) died five years after receiving kidney transplant.
Thank God for your life
ReplyDeleteBeen wondering about him, may God perfect your healing.
ReplyDeleteThe one and only cool Dj Jimmy Jatt💪🏽
Thank God for you DJ jimmy Jatt.
ReplyDeleteOur own World famous Award winning DJ Jimmy Jatt, very humble & down to earth. I thank God for your healing.
ReplyDeleteWell, I couldn’t help but note some key things with his disclosure. He had eye surgery in Nigeria that allowed his vision to return, he also had a kidney transplant in Nigeria that was successful. Good things are happening in Nigeria. Kudos to the doctors and medical personnel who contributed to these successful outcomes that gave him a second chance at life.
ReplyDeleteNigeria is good na if you’re rich. Na emergency services , follow up care and basic health services for the poor man be the wahala
DeleteWe’ve always had very good hands in Nigeria, especially if you have the money. The problem is usually with follow up care, and emergency care.
DeleteI believe you anons 16:08 and 16:53, but the way some ppl talk you would think Nigeria is the pit of hell with nothing good ever happening. Stories like Jimmy’s need to be told.
DeleteUnfortunately, all throughout the world, access to high quality medical care is dependent on one’s financial resources.
Thank God for him 🙏
ReplyDeleteOne of the hot DJS then. It's good to check on people. You don't know or can tell what many are going through.
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ReplyDeleteOh! Jimmy may God heal you permanent in Jesus name Amen!
ReplyDeleteBless God Almighty For Your Life Jimmy...
ReplyDeleteHello iya Boys
Thank God for His healing and i pray affliction shall not arise again.
ReplyDeleteWao! Thank God for his health o.
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