I Lost My Sight, Battled Kidney Disease – DJ Jimmy Jatt

Renowned Nigerian disc jockey, Oluwaforijimi Amu, widely known as DJ Jimmy Jatt, has shared his battle with chronic kidney disease and how he overcame the challenges of losing his sight.

Speaking during an interview on Channels TV's Rubbin' Minds with Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, the veteran DJ revealed that his health issues began shortly after deciding to explore life beyond Lagos, having spent most of his life in the city.

"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," he said.

"Losing My Sight and Early Health Challenges"

In 2020, DJ Jimmy Jatt began experiencing health complications that led to the loss of his sight. "Due to the travel restrictions at the time, I remained in Nigeria. I lost my sight and had to undergo surgery to regain it," he recounted.

After recovering from the surgery, he proceeded with his plans to explore life abroad and relocated to the United States, where he 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," he explained.

Despite the health challenges, DJ Jimmy Jatt continued to pursue his passion, performing as a DJ across America and Europe. "Even while abroad, I continued DJing. However, I decided it was time to return home, so I came back to Nigeria in December," he said.

DJ Jimmy Jatt also addressed misconceptions about kidney disease, emphasizing that lifestyle choices are not always the cause. "I’ve never smoked and had long stopped drinking alcohol," he clarified, adding that his condition was a result of diabetes.

The veteran DJ stressed the importance of early health awareness and proper management to prevent severe complications. "People need to take their health seriously and get regular checkups," he advised.