Key Takeaways
- Nivea diagnosed with leukemia earlier this year.
- She expresses gratitude for life and ongoing treatment.
- Returning to music and pursuing audio engineering studies.
- Shares support from family during her journey.
Nivea’s Health Update
Singer Nivea, known for her hit song “Don’t Mess With My Man,” revealed she was diagnosed with leukemia earlier this year. During an episode of “Cadillac Chronicles,” the 44-year-old artist shared her diagnosis when asked about her gratitude.
“I was diagnosed with leukemia earlier this year, and I’m so grateful to God,” Nivea stated. “I’ve been going through treatment, and everything is going great so far. I expect it to continue. Amen, amen, amen.” Despite her health challenges, she emphasized her appreciation for life.
Life Perspective
Nivea discussed how her diagnosis has shifted her perspective. “It’s so clichĂ© to say you don’t know the time nor the hour, but it’s true. It helped me put a lot of things in perspective, and I live in gratitude, like, religiously, and I’m just grateful for everything,” she explained.
Leukemia affects the body’s blood-forming tissues, including the bone marrow and lymphatic system. While Nivea did not specify the type of leukemia she has, she remains focused on her passions.
Returning to Music
“I’m doing things I wanna do,” Nivea said, adding that she is back into her music and pursuing studies in audio engineering. “I’ve always wanted to learn how to engineer, particularly mixing engineering.” She also highlighted the importance of spending time with her children.
Support from Family
Nivea, who shares children with ex-husband Terius “The-Dream” Nash and rapper Lil Wayne, expressed gratitude for the support from her family. She mentioned that both her exes have been encouraging during her journey. “They were just very supportive,” she noted.
Fans have rallied around Nivea, expressing their admiration and support in response to her news. Many took to social media to share their love for her and her music.