Comedian Akuku Danger Says He Will Not Have Children Over Sickle Cell Risk
Popular comedian Akuku Danger, whose real name is Mannerson Ochieng, has sparked public discussion after revealing he will not father children because of his battle with sickle cell disease.
His choice comes from concern about passing the condition to the next generation.
He shared his position on social media, attracting attention across entertainment platforms.
Despite his desire for companionship, he said he will avoid the possibility of his children inheriting sickle cell traits.
Akuku Danger has been open about living with the genetic blood disorder.
He has described sickle cell as unpredictable and dangerous, and revealed that he has faced multiple hospitalisations due to complications.
His decision is personal and shaped by loss. He lost his younger sister to sickle cell disease, and both siblings were born with the condition. This tragedy played a major role in his choice to remain childfree.
Medical advice to his parents warned that future children could inherit the condition, a reality he takes seriously.
His choice is driven by a wish to prevent future suffering rather than shame or stigma.
The announcement has sparked debate. Some praise his honesty and view it as responsible, while others point to advances in genetic screening and medical care as ways for families affected by sickle cell to have children safely.
