Sickle Cell Warrior

Living with Sickle Cell (SS) is not a walk in the park, but it has shaped my story, sharpened my strength, and carved resilience into my DNA. As someone living with this condition and still striving daily to make meaningful impact — as a father, a husband, a professional at Interswitch, a music director, and a community advocate — I’ve come to embrace certain principles and practices that keep me stable physically, mentally, and spiritually. 💧 1. Staying Hydrated and Nourished Water is not just a health tip for me — it’s medicine. I make hydration a priority every single day to keep my blood flow smooth and reduce crises. I also avoid junk and processed foods as much as possible and stick to a balanced diet that includes fruits, vegetables, and iron-rich meals. 🛌 2. Listening to My Body Over the years, I’ve learned to listen to my body without guilt. When my body says “rest,” I obey — even when the world expects me to push. I pace myself and avoid unnecessary stress, knowing that res...

WE ARE STRONGER THAN YOU THINK: A NOTE FROM A SICKLE CELL WARRIOR I recently stumbled on a post on X (formerly Twitter) where someone asked, “Why is it that most sickle cell carriers are above average in intelligence?” Another replied with a story of brilliance cut short; a friend who aced WAEC, became a doctor, practiced for ten years, and then died, childless. They concluded with a myth: “They also find it difficult to father a child.” That response broke me. I’m here to say this loud and clear -  we are not your pity stories . We are not defined by the pain we endure. We are defined by the strength we wield through it. I am a Sickle Cell Warrior . I’m a father  to two amazing children (a boy and a girl). Not by struggle. By choice. I stopped at two because I wanted to, not because my health limited me. I’m also a husband, a professional thriving in the tech space, and an advocate determined to bridge data with health communication  because the world needs the tr...