Adekunle Gold, popularly known as AG Baby, announced a free health insurance plan for 1000 people living with sickle cell anemia in Lagos, Nigeria. The event took place on June 19th, 2025, to reverence World Sickle Cell Day.
The Adekunle Gold Foundation launched the health insurance called 5 Star Care and implemented in partnership with the Lagos State Health Scheme Management (LASHMA), Sickle Cell Management Initiatives (SAMI), and the Lagos State Ministry of Health.
The Purpose Behind Adekunle Gold’s Free Sickle Cell Insurance
The goal of the program is to ease the financial burden involved in managing sickle cell. It will help more people access quality care without having to experience stress. The initiative includes access to routine care, emergency treatment, and long-term support.
However, he included that as someone who has walked through the same path before, he is aware of how important it is to have the right support.
To register for the free health insurance scheme visit www.adekunlegoldfoundation.com/5starcare
Adekunle Gold’s Struggle With Sickle Cell
Adekunle Gold openly revealed his struggle with sickle cell in his song 5 Star, released on July 15th, 2022. The first part of the song says it all, you can stream here.
During an interview with Larry Madowo of CNN, after the song “5 Star” was released, he was asked why he decided to speak up. He said he finally found the courage to share his story. He acknowledged that not everyone has the platform or strength to do so.
While writing 5 Star, he was reflecting on his life, journey, and how much of a miracle he truly is. That moment made him realize that it was time to use his voice. He spoke up because people are suffering, dying and many can’t even afford the basics needed to stay alive. Since the international organizations won’t act, he believes it’s time to push them to.
He went further to state that he started the foundation, so you know it’s real. He is constantly learning his voice, doing outreach and fighting for it. With that, he wants the international community to pay attention, just like they do to other diseases. Sickle cell is a big one, it affects his people the most, and he wants the world to do something about it.
Reactions to the Free Health Insurance Scheme
Just after he announced the free health insurance scheme on Twitter and other social media platforms, fans flooded the comment section, sharing their thoughts and excitement about the new project.
Dr.Titilope This is a very good initiative. This is what I have been preaching. Many more people should join this movement. Don’t just do giveaway in cash form. Gift them something as impactful as access to quality healthcare. Kudos to you @adekunleGOLD 👏🏼
Oluwamayowa @adekunleGOLD thank you so much for creating this foundation 💜 God bless you abundantly ! I’m a sickle cell patient and I will be glad to be among the 1000 people to benefit from this 🙏🏽 God bless you once again sir.. 💜
Adekunle Gold’s Accomplishments Despite Sickle Cell
It’s inspiring to see how Adekunle Gold, despite his battle with sickle cell, refused to let the condition define him. He kept pushing, growing, and evolving. Choosing greatness over limits. Today, he stands tall as one of Nigeria’s biggest Afrobeats artists and songwriters.
Since launching his music career in 2010, he has released 32 singles and 6 albums. This is a true testament to resilience and consistency. He is also married to fellow music star, Simi, a renowned Nigerian singer and songwriter.
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God bless him for this
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