Sierra Leonean dancehall artist Musa Conteh, also known as Muzay Man, recently shared a deeply personal story about his battle with an unexplained illness after returning to his hometown in Sierra Leone in 2023.

The artist, who is best known for his popular song dedicated to the Leone Stars national football team, revealed that his health had taken a sudden and severe downturn after traveling abroad.

In a candid interview, Musa explained that he had been living overseas for many years before deciding to visit Sierra Leone to reconnect with his family and show love to his community. However, his return was met with a strange and troubling set of health symptoms.

“I started to feel very sick after I came back from Sierra Leone. I went to the hospital and had numerous tests done HIV tests, cancer screenings, liver, kidney, and lung tests. But all the results came back negative. There was nothing physically wrong with me,” Musa said.

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Despite the clean bills of health from doctors, Musa faced alarming symptoms that included frequent blood in his urine, a swollen stomach, and issues with swallowing food. “When I eat, the food doesn’t go down. It just stops at my throat. My tongue was also peeling. I even tried traditional methods in Sierra Leone, and it worked for a while. But as soon as I flew back overseas, the sickness would return the very next day,” he explained.

Musa recounted that his ordeal lasted for over a year and included multiple trips to Sierra Leone seeking answers. During his visits, he was told that the place where he had been staying in Sierra Leone might have been the source of his affliction, possibly due to a spiritual attack.

“I was told by people close to me that someone had caused my sickness. I spent over 400 million Leones on medical tests and travel costs, but I was still no closer to understanding what was happening to me,” Musa said. “I brought in a traditional healer to investigate, as I believe my illness has a spiritual cause.”

The artist added that his health had never been an issue when he was overseas, other than occasional headaches that would disappear with medication. He even shared a conversation he had with a doctor who suggested his symptoms might be psychological if no illness was found after further tests.

“They said if I went for one last test and nothing showed up, it could mean I had mental issues. My mother warned me not to go for that test because I might be labeled mentally ill, and I would lose my job,” Musa revealed.

Despite facing these struggles, Musa remains committed to giving back to his community. He has donated wheelchairs for disabled people in Sierra Leone, hosted annual Christmas parties for children, and paid rent for elderly people in his home village. However, he believes his good deeds have been taken advantage of by others, causing his misfortune.

“I try to do good, but sometimes it feels like my kindness is being used against me. That’s why I’m speaking out now. I want people to understand that spiritual things are real, and sometimes when doctors abroad can’t find anything, it’s time to seek traditional methods,” Musa said.

In closing, he sent a message to those living abroad: “When you go back home, be careful about where you eat, where you stay, and who you interact with. Sometimes your health can be affected by things you don’t even understand.”

Musa’s story serves as a reminder to be careful when traveling especially about where you stay, what you eat, and who you interact with, as these factors can sometimes affect your health in unexpected ways.