Nigerian rapper Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike, popularly known as Phyno, has debunked claims made by one of his fans that he is a sickle cell patient.

A fan of his had taken to Twitter to express her love for him. According to the fan, her love grew for the rapper when she ”found out he had sickle cell”.

”Since I heard Phyno has sickle cell the love tripled, I pray God grants him the strength to keep fighting.”the fan wrote

Responding, Phyno dismissed the claim but offered his heartfelt prayers to those battling the ailment.

”Lol . No I’m not sickle cell. Love to everyone fighting it tho”