Adekunle Gold Pushes for Genotype Awareness, Cites His Marriage to Simi

Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has called for greater awareness about genotype compatibility before marriage, using his own relationship with fellow singer Simi as an example.

The singer reportedly revealed that genotype was an important consideration when he was deciding whether to marry Simi. According to reports, he said testing showed that Simi is AA while he is AS, a combination he described as compatible.

Adekunle Gold: “Know Your Genotype”

Adekunle Gold’s comments have renewed conversations about the importance of couples knowing their genotype before making long-term relationship and family decisions.

He encouraged people, particularly those planning marriage, to get tested and understand their genotype rather than making assumptions about compatibility.

His personal experience with Simi was central to the message, as he explained that knowing their genotypes was part of the information available to them before marriage.

Adekunle Gold and Simi’s Marriage

Adekunle Gold and Simi got married in January 2019 after dating for several years. They later welcomed their daughter in 2020.

The couple have remained one of Nigeria’s most popular celebrity couples, with both artists continuing successful music careers.

Adekunle Gold has also been outspoken about health issues. In 2022, he publicly revealed that he has lived with sickle cell disease, saying the experience inspired his song “5 Star.”

Why Genotype Awareness Matters

Genotype testing can help couples understand their risk of having children affected by sickle cell disease, particularly when one or both partners carry the sickle-cell trait.