Kenyan comedian Mannerson Oduor Ochieng alias Akuku Danger has shared the tragic news of his younger sister’s death.
Through his official Instagram page on Sunday, July 30, the comedian revealed that, just like him, his sister was born with Sickle Cell disease. She succumbed to the deadly disease on Saturday night.
“Woke up to the saddest news😭😭 my small siz went to be with the Lord last night.
Like me, she was born with sickle cell disease and she succumbed to it. Rest well warrior, Nind gi kwe Merwa🕊️😭,” he wrote.
Akuku Danger has in the recent past been in and out of the hospital as he battles sickle cell disease.
In a previous interview, he candidly shared about being born with sickle cell anaemia, which affected some of his body organs.
In 2022, the comedian endured a difficult period when he had to be hospitalized due to a deteriorating condition.
Troubled by breathing difficulties, he sought medical attention at Nairobi West Hospital, where it was discovered that he had collapsed lungs and pneumonia.
“I know my body and since I have had sickle cell anaemia since birth, I know when something is wrong. When I took myself to hospital I had breathing difficulties,” he said in an interview.
“I was admitted immediately and later I was transferred to Nairobi West Hospital ICU where I was unconscious for four days,” he said.
The comedian’s situation touched the hearts of his friends, fans, and family, who rallied together to organize fundraising efforts to help clear the substantial medical expenses incurred during his hospitalization
Sickle cell anaemia belongs to a group of conditions collectively known as sickle cell disease. This genetic disorder affects red blood cells, leading to a shortage of healthy ones that can efficiently transport oxygen throughout the body.
