Asantewaa Opens Up on Why She Left Jeff Obiri, Citing Sickle Cell Concerns

Asantewaa has reportedly explained that concerns about sickle cell disease played a major role in her decision to leave her marriage to Jeff Obiri. According to her account, she was worried about having children with sickle cell disease because of the condition’s history in the family.

She claimed that her ex-husband had lost three siblings to sickle cell disease, a tragedy that shaped her thinking about the risks of having children who might inherit the condition. For her, the decision was not made lightly but was rooted in a desire to avoid repeating a painful family experience.

Asantewaa also revealed that they had been separated for about three years before the situation became public. She added that Jeff Obiri allegedly told her he could not break the news to his family, suggesting that the separation was kept quiet for some time.

The revelation adds a deeply personal dimension to a story that has attracted public attention. Sickle cell disease remains a significant health concern in Ghana and across Africa, and conversations about genetic compatibility, family planning, and inherited conditions are often sensitive and emotionally charged.

Asantewaa’s account will likely spark discussion about how couples navigate such difficult decisions, and about the importance of genetic counselling and awareness. For now, she has offered her side of the story, framing her decision as one driven by concern for the health of children she might have had.

Speedyz feedback-opera-news-app@opera.com