Award-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter Adekunle Gold has launched a free healthcare insurance initiative, 5 Star Care, aimed at supporting individuals living with sickle cell disorder.
The artist announced the initiative on Thursday via his Instagram page in honor of World Sickle Cell Day, describing it as a deeply personal project rooted in his own experiences.
“We’re starting small by providing free health insurance to 1,000 people living with sickle cell in Lagos State,” he wrote. “But this is only the beginning. 5 Star Care isn’t just an initiative, it’s a promise. A promise to make sure sickle cell warriors are seen, heard, and cared for.”
In a video accompanying the post, Adekunle Gold explained that the initiative is being launched through the Adekunle Gold Foundation in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Health, the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), and the Sickle Cell Management Initiatives.
“We believe that every life deserves 5-star care, regardless of where you’re from, what you earn, or what you’re going through,” he said. “Our goal is to ease the financial burden of managing sickle cell and ensure more people get the quality care they deserve, without stress.”
Having personally lived with sickle cell, the singer shared how important proper support is for people on that journey. He emphasized that this is only the beginning of a broader mission and encouraged eligible individuals to register through the foundation’s website.
