R&B singer Nivea, widely recognized for her early 2000s hits including “Don’t Mess With My Man,” has publicly disclosed that she was diagnosed with leukemia earlier this year. The 44-year-old artist shared the health update during an appearance on the Cadillac Chronicles, an online interview and live performance series.
Speaking to host Brian Freeman, Nivea expressed optimism regarding her medical journey. “I’m so grateful to God. I’ve been going through treatment, and everything is going great so far,” she stated. While the singer did not disclose specific details regarding the type of leukemia or her treatment protocol, she noted that the experience has fundamentally altered her perspective on life and her career trajectory.
Beyond her recovery, Nivea is maintaining an active professional and personal schedule. During the program, she performed a selection of her classic hits and discussed her ongoing efforts to balance motherhood with new creative and academic pursuits. She revealed that she has returned to her music career and is currently enrolled in studies for audio engineering, with a specific focus on mixing techniques.
“I’m doing things I wanna do,” Nivea said, emphasizing her commitment to her craft and her family. “I’ve always wanted to learn how to engineer… just doing all the things – loving on my children and just being grateful and taking every opportunity that comes my way.”