He made this revelation on a recent edition of Rubbin’ Minds on Channels TV, which was hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu.
The Disc Jockey reported that following surgery to restore his vision, he was later diagnosed with severe kidney disease.
He clarified that after spending the majority of his life in Nigeria, his health began to decline when he made the decision to travel.
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 ascribed his ailment to diabetes, emphasizing the significance of health control and awareness.
