'Don't Mess With My Man' singer Nivea reveals cancer diagnosis at 44
R&B singer Nivea has publicly revealed that she was diagnosed with leukemia earlier this year. She stated that she is currently undergoing treatment and remains focused on her music and education.
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Add Page Six on Google “Don’t Mess With My Man” singer Nivea revealed she was diagnosed with leukemia earlier this year.
On Tuesday’s episode of “Cadillac Chronicles,” the recording artist, 44, shared the news after being asked what she was thankful for.
“Well, first of all, I was diagnosed with leukemia earlier this year, and I’m so grateful to God,” Nivea (born Nivea B. Hamilton) said. “I’ve been going through treatment, and everything is going great so far. And I expect it to continue. Amen, amen, amen.”
Despite battling cancer, the “Danger (Been So Long)” crooner told host Mr. Brian Freeman she is “very grateful for life.”
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