By Ghazali Ibrahim
Award-winning Afrobeats Singer Adekunle Gold has launched a new health-focused initiative, “5 Star Care,” to mark World Sickle Cell Day.
According to his message on Instagram, the project is launched to fulfilled a deeply personal promise to support individuals living with sickle cell disease.
In partnership with the Lagos State Ministry of Health and the Sickle Cell Management Initiative, the programme aims to provide free health insurance for 1,000 people affected by the condition across Lagos State.
The initiative is a continuation of Adekunle Gold’s advocacy for sickle cell awareness and support.
In the past, the artist has organized a medical outreach that reached over 300 individuals and established a scholarship programme to empower people living with sickle cell to study music business.
Being a victim of sickle cell anaemia since birth, Adekunle Gold has openly shared his personal journey from enduring severe pain crises to facing emotional isolation and societal stigma.
His openness has resonated with many, shedding light on the often-silenced experiences of those living with the condition.
Speaking on the new initiative, Adekunle Gold said:
“5 Star Care isn’t just an initiative, it’s a promise to ensure that sickle cell warriors are seen, heard, and cared for. 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.”
By leveraging his platform, the Afropop star hopes to create lasting change, raise awareness, and provide tangible support to sickle cell warriors navigating life with the inherited blood disorder.
Fans, health advocates, and government officials have praised the move as a bold and compassionate step toward improving healthcare access for vulnerables in Nigeria.
