{"id":80785,"date":"2023-07-03T16:24:59","date_gmt":"2023-07-03T16:24:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/07\/03\/ksm-opens-up-on-how-sickle-cell-disease-impacted-his-education-video\/"},"modified":"2023-07-03T16:24:59","modified_gmt":"2023-07-03T16:24:59","slug":"ksm-opens-up-on-how-sickle-cell-disease-impacted-his-education-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/07\/03\/ksm-opens-up-on-how-sickle-cell-disease-impacted-his-education-video\/","title":{"rendered":"KSM opens up on how Sickle Cell Disease impacted his education [Video]"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Legendary Ghanaian stand-up comedian, Kwaku Sintim-Misa, better known as KSM, has opened up about how being a sickle cell patient prevented him from attending Mfantsipim School.<\/p>\n

Sickle cell anaemia is a genetic blood disorder that causes red blood cells to become misshapen. This can lead to a number of health problems, including pain, fatigue, and organ damage.<\/p>\n

There is no cure for sickle cell anaemia, but there are treatments that can help to manage the symptoms.<\/p>\n

Speaking on Citi TV\u2019s Upside Down<\/strong> show hosted by Frema Adunyame and Nana Tuffour, KSM said that he was diagnosed with sickle cell anaemia when he was about to go to secondary school.<\/p>\n

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As a result, he was not able to attend Mfantsipim, which is one of the most prestigious boarding schools in Ghana.<\/p>\n

He attended Achimota School for his primary education before going on to Prempeh College for his secondary education.<\/p>\n

He was the entertainment prefect at Prempeh College.<\/p>\n

After graduating from Prempeh College, the legendary stand-up comedian attended the National Film and Television Institute (NAFTI) in Accra. He spent only one year at NAFTI before being offered a scholarship to study at New York University in the United States.<\/p>\n

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KSM is one of many Ghanaians who have been affected by sickle cell anaemia. The disease is estimated to affect about 1 in 12 Ghanaians.<\/p>\n

Despite the challenges he has faced, he has gone on to achieve great success in his career. He is a successful comedian, actor and a broadcaster.<\/p>\n

According to him, he refused to let his sickle cell disease define him. He decided to focus on his education and to make the most of his opportunities.<\/p>\n

He is an inspiration to many people who are living with sickle cell anaemia.<\/p>\n

Watch the full interview below:<\/p>\n