Nigerian singer and songwriter, Adekunle Gold, has introduced a free healthcare insurance programme called ‘5 Star Care’ to assist individuals living with sickle cell.
He made the announcement on Thursday via Instagram in honour of World Sickle Cell Day.
According to him, the initiative is “starting small” by offering free health insurance to 1,000 sickle cell warriors, aiming to ease the cost of managing the condition.
In his post, Adekunle Gold stated, “Today is World Sickle Cell Day. And today, 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.
“5 Star Care isn’t just an initiative, it’s a promise. A promise to make sure that sickle cell warriors are seen, heard, and cared for.”
In a video shared alongside the post, the artist — who has previously spoken about living with sickle cell — explained that the programme is being launched through the Adekunle Gold Foundation, in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Health, the Lagos State Health Management Agency, and the Sickle Cell Management Initiatives.
He said, “We believe that every life deserves a 5-star care, no matter where you’re from, what you earn, or what you’re going through.”
He added, “Our goal is simple: to ease the financial burden of managing sickle cell and help more people get the quality care they deserve without stress. And as somebody who’s walked this path, I know how powerful it is to have the right support.”
Adekunle Gold also encouraged eligible individuals to register through the foundation’s website, noting that the effort is only just beginning.
