Gospel Singer Janet Otieno Discloses How She Discovered She Had Vitiligo Minutes Before A Show
Janet Otieno discovered she has Vitiligo minutes to her performance. Photo: Janet Otieno/Instagram.
Revered Kenyan musician Janet Otieno has shared with the world one of the most disappointing moments in her life.
The Napokea Kwako crooner recently narrated how she discovered she was suffering from Vitiligo barely minutes before hitting the stage for a performance.
The songstress disclosed that she noticed a spot on her skin while getting herself some touch-ups in front of a mirror backstage as she prepared herself to hit the stage.
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Otieno, who made the revelation during a phone interview with Radio 47’s presenters Billy Miya and Mbaruk Mwalimu on the Hii Si Ya Kusahau segment on their show Maskani 47, noted that the discovery scared her.
According to the star, she proceeded with her performance but made a follow-up later and confirmed her worst fear.
“There is an ailment called Vitiligo. One day, I had gone to an event and I was in front of the mirror getting touch-up on my makeup backstage. While there, I noticed a white patch on my face. I tried to rub it but it could not disappear. I looked for a private place and observed critically, I noticed it was coming from inside. But I had to perform and kill the show but the next day, things got worse. Things got worse in the morning and I cannot forget that day.” Otieno revealed.
Janet Otieno added that the discovery sunk her into depression as it came as a surprise to her and she did not know how to deal with it.
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The musician stated that she had to look for medical attention outside the country to deal with her Vitiligo and she was lucky she got healed.
She added that it took her about three to five years to completely get rid of Vitiligo.
“I have never forgotten about that moment because it was the beginning of a lot of stress. I was even depressed because, in just two weeks, it had spread all over my body. From the face to the chest, to my hands. I sought medical attention and they advised me well and I got healed after three years. I did not release new music and never even posted my photos. If anyone was keen, they should have noticed.” She said.
This came quite as a surprise to many people since the artist had never, rather shared less about the challenge with her fans and the world.
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