Laycon, a housemate in the ongoing Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality show, has revealed that he suffers a mild form of sickle cell anaemia which has sparked diverse conversations on social media.
The reality star brought this revelation to light during a conversation with Vee, his colleague.
“My genotype is SC (Sickle Cell), I don’t like to tell people my genotype because I feel they’d think I’m sick,” the singer, who is a graduate of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), told Vee.
Sickle cell anemia is a genetic disease of the red blood cells (RBCs) in which there aren’t enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout the body of those who suffer the condition.
If not properly managed, the condition could have devastating consequences for those afflicted with it’s early signs including swelling of the hands and feet; anaemia symptoms; fatigue, and jaundice.
This is how Nigerians reacted to the revelation:
Summary of today's gists so far; A thread!— Alhaji Beardless Smallie👳🏽♀️💦🌍 (@SMiTHiE___) September 23, 2020
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Erica was dragged by Icons(laycon fans) when they found out that she used Laycons insecurities of having "SC genotype"against him.
"Be there smiling, you think smiling will keep you from dying" she said. pic.twitter.com/hBYtyH26el
Man reveals the chat he had with Laycon way back in 2017 where he disclosed his genotype pic.twitter.com/nex4anZfuC— Naija (@Naija_PR) September 23, 2020
Laycon : My genotype is SC— BBNAIJA VEE | NEO| LAYCON |LOVNN (@shenkeses) September 22, 2020
Dora: Guess that's why you're slim
Laycon: I don't tell people my genotype because I feel they'd think I'm sick
Vee : But have I ever asked you if you're sick?
Laycon: No, because you get sense.
My siblingship😍😍😍😍 #BBNaija pic.twitter.com/Bm3UmFSEMC
Finding out Laycon was of the genotype SC, hurt me in ways that I could never have guessed. To think he could have played that card all this time. To think he was constantly body shamed. Explains why the organizers kept sending messages to him to eat. #BBNaija— Santos Akhilele 🇳🇬 (@SantosTHEBOSS) September 23, 2020
Erica : 1 week has passed you’ve not taken your drugs Ode, you think by smiling you can get away with it.— V. I. C. T. O. R. Y. (@VictoryAlex4) September 23, 2020
Fact : Erica knew that Laycon is Sc, she knew about his Genotype and used it against him.
Be careful who you share your secrets with#BBNaija pic.twitter.com/0CgByz4fl8
Obviously laycon told that cursed swine called Erica about his genotype that's why she kept saying he will die, its now clear, Erica if u can hear me God go Punish u, everything u wish laycon will return to u and ur generation unborn 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 wicked gal #BBNaija— Team Zendaya A. 👑👑👑👑👑👑 (@Oeeezspecial) September 22, 2020
With this revelation that shows Laycon is SC, and how Erica knew & used it to shades him, it shows Laycon has what it takes to gather pity votes but never used it.— Zaddy Ajala (@UNCLE_AJALA) September 23, 2020
He didn't use his genotype to gather fans & votes, he didn't use poverty, yet some fools says he is seeking pity.
That night is now fresh again in my memory!! It hurts more knowing his genotype is SC. My boy was call a drumstick! A chicken! He didn't say anything! He didn't even cry! 😭 His life was threatened! 😭— VOTE Laycon to 32052 #Laycon only 💡 (@OsejiAda) September 22, 2020
Oh Laycon I wish I could have protected you from those hurtful words!#BBNaija pic.twitter.com/ZHcKzIfkc5
But how would someone act real to be a good friend and I'll tell you a secret that means bad to me and when a fight comes up,you fucking used it against me! And I still never let it hold me down and smile and you still say it out that "smile won't save me! Because of my genotype pic.twitter.com/7ctFjn0K1g— ICONS Of LAYCON 💡💥 (@SCOTTYL43157728) September 23, 2020