Award-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter Adekunle Gold has launched a new health initiative called “5 Star Care,” aimed at supporting individuals living with sickle cell disorder.
The artist made the announcement on Thursday through his Instagram page in commemoration of World Sickle Cell Day. Through the initiative, Adekunle Gold will provide free health insurance coverage to 1,000 people living with sickle cell in Lagos State, helping to ease the financial burden associated with managing the condition.
“This is something deeply personal to me,” he said. “We’re starting small by offering health insurance to 1,000 people living with sickle cell in Lagos. But this is just the beginning. 5 Star Care isn’t just an initiative—it’s a promise. A promise to ensure that sickle cell warriors are seen, heard, and properly cared for.”
The programme is being carried out through the Adekunle Gold Foundation, in partnership with the Lagos State Ministry of Health, the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), and the Sickle Cell Management Initiative.
In a video message, Adekunle Gold, who has openly shared his experience living with sickle cell, highlighted the importance of the initiative.
“We believe every life deserves 5-star care, no matter your background, income, or what you’re going through,” he said. “Our goal is to reduce the financial stress of treatment and give more people access to the quality healthcare they deserve. As someone who has walked this path, I understand the power of support.”
He encouraged eligible individuals to register through the foundation’s official website, adding that this first phase is only the beginning of broader efforts to support the sickle cell community.
