Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has introduced 5 Star Care to provide health insurance for 1,000 sickle cell warriors in Lagos, NaijNaira can report.
BellaNaija confirmed that the project was launched on World Sickle Cell Day, June 19, through the Adekunle Gold Foundation.
In a heartfelt video, Adekunle Gold shared, “Today is World Sickle Cell Day, and today, I’m proud to announce something that’s deeply personal to me.”
The 5 Star Care initiative is built to offer real support to people living with sickle cell disease in Lagos.
Adekunle Gold has personally lived with sickle cell anemia and has openly talked about his journey and the challenges he has faced since 2022.
His story became the inspiration behind his popular song “5 Star,” which connects with many living with similar health battles.
Through 5 Star Care, Adekunle Gold is focused on making sickle cell warriors feel seen, supported, and cared for.
The free health insurance plan is the first step toward easing the high cost of managing sickle cell disease.
Sickle cell disease is a hereditary illness where red blood cells become crescent-shaped, which can block blood flow and cause serious pain.
Adekunle Gold’s mission is centered on improving the daily lives of those affected by this condition with practical healthcare solutions.
He plans to extend this impact to more people over time through the Adekunle Gold Foundation.
This initiative brings vital healthcare access and new hope to sickle cell warriors in Nigeria.
Article updated 3 weeks ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
