Renowned disc jockey Oluwaforijimi Amu, better known as DJ Jimmy Jatt, recently opened up about his health struggles, including losing his sight in 2020 and being diagnosed with chronic kidney disease.
In an appearance on Channels TV's Rubbin' Minds, hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, DJ Jimmy Jatt shared how his health challenges began after he decided to explore life outside Nigeria. In 2020, he experienced a series of setbacks that led to his vision loss and subsequent surgery to restore his sight. Afterward, he moved to the United States, where he was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease.
While in the U.S., he underwent dialysis before returning to Nigeria to receive a kidney transplant. Despite these health battles, DJ Jimmy Jatt continued his passion for DJing, performing across America and Europe, before eventually returning to Nigeria in December.
Reflecting on the journey, he said, “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. But in 2020, I started experiencing health issues. Due to the travel restrictions at the time, I stayed in Nigeria. I lost my sight and had to undergo surgery to regain it. After recovering, I felt the need to stick to my plan of living elsewhere, so I relocated to the U.S. While there, I was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease."
He continued, “I stayed in the U.S. for a while and was on dialysis. Eventually, I returned to Nigeria for a kidney transplant. After the procedure, I chose to take time off to fully recover. Once I was discharged, I left Nigeria again. Even while abroad, I continued DJing across America and Europe. However, I decided it was time to return home, so I came back to Nigeria in December.”
DJ Jimmy Jatt also shared that kidney disease is not always linked to lifestyle choices. He explained, “I’ve never smoked and had long stopped drinking alcohol. My kidney disease stemmed from diabetes.”
His resilience and determination to keep DJing despite his health setbacks serve as an inspiration to many.
