Oluwaforijimi Amu, better known as DJ Jimmy Jatt, has stated that he lost his sight in 2020.
DJ Jimmy Jatt also said that he was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease after having surgery to recover his vision.
He discussed his health issues on a recent edition of Channels TV’s Rubbin’ Minds, presented by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu.
The legendary DJ explained that his health issues began after he decided to travel the world after spending the 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 linked his situation to diabetes, emphasizing the significance of health education and treatment.
