Janet Jackson surprises Dame Elizabeth Anionwu

Dame Elizabeth Anionwu was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award for her dedication to nursing and the care of people living with sickle cell.
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[@ramelep]

Watched to see Janet … But it turned into so much more 😢. What a powerful woman

[@sxm76]

Exactly

[@dgmck6032]

Right?!🙂

[@Juanbizz]

Likewise

[@mwaisegula9505]

Same 👋

[@Joyparc]

Kudos to this pioneer Black Nurse that took it upon herself to take on this challenge that has given black folks a chance to live 👏🏾

[@andiidoode]

absolutely!!

[@user-bt7zd4ur6m]

This is so important..❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@linedanzer4302]

Amen!

[@Greenz1100]

If it was not for this show I would not have known about Dame Elizabeth at all. WOW. Thank you Dame and thank you Queen Janet. What an achievement, WOW.

[@nicoletrudell2065]

If everyone in medicine was like Dame Elizabeth Anionwu, the world would benefit tremendously. What a hero!

[@serpentserpent9308]

This should be the only type of award shows

[@joanrobinson9193]

“Love in action. Not as a soft sentiment, but as a strategy.” I love that!

[@lukejack9551]

Came for JANET and finished up learning a lot

[@JamesC-jj8ob]

And she's STILL being strong. You can tell she wanted to cry at the end.

[@barbarabutterfield2679]

Dame Elizabeth Anionwu is truly a fierce warrior Queen!

[@trishabygrave2691]

As a daughter of a sickle Cell warrior, this was beautiful to watch

[@RodneyCSK]

What a beautiful tribute to an extraordinary woman. And a really nice touch that Janet presented the trophy.

[@vanessarobinson3437]

Janet you are a true America sweetheart and activist in my book

[@ruthoabraham]

God bless you Dame Anionwu 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

[@junioralford583]

Lost 4 from my family . My aunt lost 3 of her children. This is a brutal disease. THANKS ..for shedding light on it.

[@jacquelinejackson1358]

I am so , so sorry for your loss.

[@Loveismyteacher]

I have sickle cell disease and even though it was more well known in the US, care has only recently begun to become more humane and patient centered. I’m so grateful for people like her who are making the lives of others better ❤

[@reginasimmons5082]

Black women continue with civil rights, empowerment, and Black excellence. 👊🏽💐 ❤

[@MsTemptation]

That's actually sad because where are the black kangs and their help when it comes to civil rights, empowerment and black excellence or are black women expected to carry everyone on their shoulders (as usual) within their community.

[@donna6887]

As a carrier of SC Disease, I thank you Dame Elizabeth Anionwu for your dedication and service to our people and bringing this disease to the attention of the world. 💐💐💐💐 I also thank you, Miss Jackson, for making yourself available to present this award to Dame Anionwu. May God continue to bless you both!

[@KristineMaitland]

My mother, a Guyanese, moved to Canada in 1968, When I was a very young child in the 70s my mother, a registered nurse (and daughter and sister of registered nurses), she demanded that I be tested for sickle cell anemia. Apparently it was something that was not done in Toronto and it may be that I was the first to be tested for it. Luckily I did not have it. Thank you Dame Elizabeth for all your hard work. It is my hope that your efforts are spread throughout the African Diaspora.

[@ericabelcher8760]

Wow! My family is Guyanese as well! I rarely get to see more of us on here in the comments! Praying for you and your family love! ❤️🙏🏾

[@msde625]

My parents' 1st child died of sickle cell anemia 2 weeks before his 2nd birthday. Thank you Elizabeth, Janet Jackson and everyone involved in the research for the cure of sickle cell anemia.

[@NoChaseR4U]

Now that's STAR POWER BABY!!... miss Janet Jackson!❤

[@Dennhunt1]

I lost my close friend Kwame to sickle cell when he was just 17 years old. It was the 80s and back then there was such a stigma about it here in Ghana that none of us knew he was suffering. He was a shining ray of light, full of goodness, always happy and hopeful. It broke my heart. It broke all of our hearts. I pray that a cure will be found so that no one ever has to suffer from this disease. Thank you Dame Elizabeth for all you do.

[@venissiajohnson8227]

Thank you Mrs. Anionwu for your Dedication ,Determination and Hard work for the research and for Sickle Cell Anemia . Congratulations and very well deserved. We love you and God Bless You!🙏🏽🕊

[@MsWildberry1]

Thank you Dame Anionwu . May you continue to be blessed. I celebrate your life ❤

[@slayaw99]

Sending thanks to Professor Dame Elizabeth Anionwu for you work and dedication to sickle cell research in memory of my Aunt Euricka and cousin Kevin 💐

[@beneg417]

Oh wow. She was pleasently stunned

[@elainescott2695]

Congratulations Elizabeth I am a black woman who lives in Canada was Trai I g in England in the 60s was working in Atkinson Morley in Wimbledon one night and saw my first person in a pickle cell crisis 8t was frightening experience as I was so young Thank you very much and want to say I'm so proud and you and your family should be Lv from Canada

[@simshill295]

Congratulations Dame Elizabeth Anionwu for your lifetime of service. Your compassion,determination and dedication is inspiring to all.

[@LaPerledesAntilles1804]

Wow, that's impressive! What a woman! What a force! Congratulations Dame Elizabeth Anionwu, and thank you for all the lives you have saved! 🙏🙏✝✝💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@egonetta007]

I am a Guyanese, I do not have the sickle cell virus but I have relatives who have the traits. Thanks to Elizabeth it is not a death sentence. Thank you, Thank you and Thank you for your tenacity.

[@sheilagreen7676]

She was sent from GOD😊😊😊😊 to help people around the world❤❤❤

[@odehyahgough-israel4911]

Wow! That brought tears to my eyes. What an incredible woman! Congratulations Dame Elizabeth Anionwu. Thank you for your dedication and service to others. You rock. And thanks Janet for attending and presenting her the award.

[@cuteynurse305]

Thank you… One Queen to another.. Thank you 2 BEAUTIFUL women, Ms. Elizabeth and Ms. Jackson.. WE NURSES ROCK!!!!!!

[@ComfortCommunity]

Thank you for your service and for not letting anyone stop you from saving precious lives.

[@terryallen7853]

My lady my queen JANET

[@shatober9272]

Bless her heart. What an amazing woman. She deserves all of the accolades and praise she gets and it’s long over due.

[@lisadokes2655]

The phenomenal strength, activism and perseverance of this AMAZING Black nurse who saw Black people (who were suffering and UNDERSERVED) is FOREVER POWERFUL!!! She is truly inspiring!!!

[@stevennichols4682]

Beautiful spirited woman is truly an angel. God bless you for a job well done 👏 Dr. Thank you, Janet Jackson, for that touching tribute and support of this queen. You two are extraordinary, and God sent

[@thekcumeh]

Thank YOU Dame Elizabeth Anionwu, I'm surprised you haven't been getting any recognition when they do Igbo Awards or Nigerian in Diaspora awards, you're truly a queen and I'm super proud to be your Igbo brother. You should be a highly titled lady here.

[@11fumiko]

Thanks Janet! 🥰

[@MsDee409]

Yes!! Give this Queen her flowers while she can smell them!! Congratulations and Thank You Professor Fame Elizabeth Anionwu!!👑👏🏾💐

[@Troubleclef02]

So grateful for Ms.Anionwu. “Certain” people, always ask the question... “Why is it always about race.” Short answer ... because that’s what IT IS. It never had to be that way... but something simple as a made up social construct.. continues to tear up and down the human experience. This is why Ms. Anionwu’s contribution is so significant.

[@susango123]

There was a movie called, "A Warm December" (1971) and the main character has sickle cell anemia. The movie was directed and starred Sidney Poitier.

[@aishasadiq2210]

I watched that movie as a child , along with uptown Saturday night and a pice of the action. I have never forgotten it!. I am now a medical doctor and still remain "her crises and pain" from the movie . It was beautifully done and documented the struggle of so many.

[@jarvisbutler4739]

A true queen

[@sxm76]

When one life can make a difference. This is so inspiring. God bless her!

[@boobootintinetmilou5462]

So much grace and strength Prof Dame Elizabeth Anionwu has.❤️‍🔥 Black excellence at its finest 👌🏿🤍

[@thelionandthebee1933]

More than 25,000 people...she gave hope to generations!

[@akyawilk11]

Awesome women. My siblings suffer from sickle cell and thalassemia. It great to know the medical industry is doing something right for black people and these diseases.

[@hittrennathompson8286]

Dame is an living legend icon trail blazer inspiration...i say, thank you too...for this women, black history momeny. Prayers up. Continue to help and knowledge the world

[@MsBunnyT]

My mother passed away from it. Nov 24th 2023.... She was in her 70s. Spread awareness. But thanks Elizabeth and thank you Janet. Long time fan.

[@user-qe6xt4yg2f]

I'm in tears Janet Jackson presenting the life time achievement award 💓💓

[@TinyLuxuryCo]

That was truly wonderful. I hope one day more scientists, teachers, doctors and others who contribute to improving our world 🌍 are honored and supported like this... I don't think this exists in America 🇺🇸 😢

[@dawnravenel2473]

Thank you, Dame Elizabeth Anionwu for all you have and continue to do to bring more awareness to this disease, and I love the surprise when they announced Janet to give her the award.

[@dontchawannaknow1080]

Brilliance. Thank you, Mrs. Anionwu. THANK YOU! 🥹

[@randys8590]

Outstanding 🎉🎉🎉

[@kimmiet.8962]

I pray to be like her in nursing. God Bless her. Well deserved.

[@linedanzer4302]

*Congratulations Dame Elizabeth Anionwu!* I applaud your efforts, strength and fortitude. Thank you for heightening awareness. Nice to see Janet Jackson who is - and always has been - my favorite solo artist. She is always graceful, dignified and kind. *I lost a very good friend (named Olevia} to Sickle Cell Anemia. We'd known each other since we were in our late teens, early twenties. I was by her bedside when she took her last breath. Her parents were told she would not live to be 10. She lived to be 57!*

[@RachelLondon]

Wow, what a national treasure 👏🏾🫶🏾💕

[@anthonydibie2832]

an extraordinaire and a great woman of the Igbo heritage of Nigeria.

[@emmanueladebowale598]

She dressed as an Igbo woman. She is courage personified indeed! 🎉❤🎉

[@pollyw4771]

Thank you for all that you do🦋😘

[@ZoeMaven]

Another lesson teaching us that life is beyond one's self and you only truly live when you touch others with your gift..... Congratulation's Dame Elizabeth,.....👏👏👏👏

[@bintuola9371]

I am so proud of what she has done. Also she is wearing traditional Nigerian clothing

[@bello7077]

WOW !! Ms Dame Elizabeth Anionwu, you are a hero...Blessings and love🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@blakek36]

This was beautiful, empowering & uplifting.

[@thelionandthebee1933]

Her legacy: LOVE IN ACTION🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤ GOD BLESS HER FOREVER!

[@SweettoothMarie77]

Aww Dame Elizabeth! Well done👏❤️👏

[@nannygoat3380]

This is a REAL INFLUENCER!!

[@natouly22]

Thank you Professor Elizabeth for all the hard work 🌹

[@vk88864]

Proud of Dame Elizabeth Anionwu 🫶🏽

[@JamaicanemeraldQueen]

Well done, Dame Elizabeth ...well 👍🏽

[@vanw1504]

What a great opportunity to honor this woman by having Janet and others lift her!

[@anchmcle]

Love her expression to Janet's intro... 💐

[@MsDisneylandlover]

Beautiful story ❤ love Janet Jackson ❤ I would been pn the ground ❤

[@DAR25427]

Thank you for you work, Dame Elizabeth ❤

[@kelleygardner8822]

Love u Janet. Shes so sweet.

[@clarkclarke]

Absolutely amazing . *CONGRATULATIONS* Dame Elizabeth 💕🥰

[@latricecornelius7746]

Thissss!!! What an amazing story and achievement. Sadly, I have never heard of this beautiful Queen before. I don’t recall learning about her in school. Smh…

[@ameya-s5z]

Beautiful janet

[@stopaskig]

This is an amazing woman, to have in medicine, Who really cares 🎉🎉🎉🎉🙏😇

[@MsDisneylandlover]

Never heard of this lady ❤

[@jackiedavis4298]

God Bless you Elizabeth 😢🤗❤

[@Shashasing]

We love Janet

[@andiidoode]

I really needed to see this today!! What an amazing inspiration of a woman!!!

[@ramblingrahema2125]

🥺😲😭What a powerful story💫Happy the algorithm put this on my feed.💛

[@SibusisoMoyo]

All I can say is WOW… Thank you so much 🙏🏾

[@maddyeuson189]

Thank you Dame Elizabeth🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@ItsAllLove4Real]

Thank you for this, I wouldn't have known otherwise💜

[@ninabircher2929]

Thank you Dame💯👏👏🙏🏿🙏🏿😊🌹!!!

[@Lu-ml3qf]

Absolutely deserved 👏🏿 🙌🏿 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@danceforeverkid]

My first crush died from sickle cell. David. Rest in paradise.

[@yolandabradshaw2834]

Amazing ❤️🙌🏾Thank You Elizabeth

[@001tgc]

A truly phenomenal woman!!

[@likitakay]

What a beautiful soul. Extraordinary. God bless her.

[@chuksbruno5268]

And she adorn her Nigeria style clothing for the award…good to aee

[@moodahs]

Wow!

[@waverlyfields7357]

Awesome!

[@HelenBeeYoga]

What a remarkable lady 💜

[@tacklesickle]

Beautiful to watch. Well done

[@angelaridley6782]

Wonderful!!!!

[@myrnafernandez1835]

❤ #1 video bless you ❤