DJ Jimmy Jatt
By Akeem Atoyebi
Renowned Nigerian disc jockey Oluwaforijimi Amu, widely known as DJ Jimmy Jatt, has opened up on his battle with chronic kidney disease and the life-altering experience of undergoing a kidney transplant.
Speaking on Channels TV’s Rubbin’ Minds with Ebuka, the popular DJ stated that his health challenges started in 2020 after losing his sight, which led to a surgery to restore it.
He said that his health issues started when he decided to explore life beyond Nigeria.
“Maybe I caused it for myself because in 2019, I said that I wanted to spend more time out of the country. I’ve lived all my life in Nigeria, especially Lagos. So, I wanted to explore the world—Europe, America, everywhere,” he shared.
However, in 2020, his plans were disrupted by health complications and travel restrictions.
“I lost my sight. I had surgery and regained my sight. After that, I felt I needed to take a break and comply with my plan of living elsewhere for a while. Then I relocated to the U.S. While I was in the U.S, I was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. I was on dialysis there for a while. Eventually, I came back to Nigeria and had a kidney transplant,” he recounted.
Following the successful transplant in 2022, Jimmy Jatt said he kept a low profile to focus on recovery.
“After the transplant, I decided to be quiet for a while to recover properly. So, immediately I was discharged, I left Nigeria again. While I was away, I was still DJing in America and Europe, but I decided that it was time to return to Nigeria. So, I came back in December,” he added.
Addressing misconceptions about kidney ailments, DJ Jimmy Jatt stressed that lifestyle choices aren’t always the cause.
“Lifestyle is not always the cause of kidney ailments. I’ve never smoked, and I stopped drinking alcohol a long time ago. In my case, it was caused by diabetes,” he revealed.
Jimmy Jatt’s resilience and openness about his health journey continue to inspire fans and raise awareness about kidney disease.
