Award-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter Adekunle Gold has launched a free healthcare insurance scheme called ‘5 Star Care,’ aimed at supporting individuals living with sickle cell disease. The initiative was announced by the artist in recognition of World Sickle Cell Day on his Instagram page on Thursday.
According to Adekunle Gold, the initiative will begin by providing free health insurance coverage to 1,000 sickle cell warriors, with the goal of alleviating the financial burden of managing the condition.
In his post, Adekunle Gold stated, “Today is World Sickle Cell Day, and I’m proud to announce something that’s deeply personal to me. We’re starting small by providing free health insurance to 1,000 people living with sickle cell in Lagos State. But this is only the beginning.”
He added, “‘5 Star Care’ isn’t just an initiative; it’s a promise—a promise to ensure that sickle cell warriors are seen, heard, and cared for.”
In a video accompanying the announcement, the singer, who has openly shared his own journey with sickle cell, explained that the initiative is being launched through the Adekunle Gold Foundation in partnership with the Lagos State Ministry of Health, the Lagos State Health Management Agency, and the Sickle Cell Management Initiatives.
“We believe that every life deserves 5-star care, no matter where you’re from, what you earn, or what you’re going through,” he said. “Our goal is simple: to ease the financial burden of managing sickle cell and help more people receive the quality care they deserve without stress. As someone who has walked this path, I know how powerful it is to have the right support.”
The artist emphasized that this is just the beginning and encouraged eligible individuals to register through the foundation’s website.