British singer-songwriter Michael Kiwanuka has opened up about a serious health scare, revealing he suffered a stroke earlier this year and is currently working through what he describes as a long and difficult recovery.
The 39-year-old Mercury Prize winner shared the news publicly, explaining that the stroke was triggered by a bleed in the brain brought on by high blood pressure.
What did Kiwanuka say about his recovery?
“A few months ago I suffered a stroke brought on by a bleed in my brain brought on by high blood pressure,” he said.
The musician, who is best known for soulful albums that have earned him widespread critical acclaim, was candid about how serious the injury turned out to be.
“The brain injury I suffered was quite severe, so there’s a lot of rehab to be done,” he said, adding that the road ahead remains challenging.
His absence from recent performances in the United States is now explained by the health crisis.
“It’s a long journey recovering from a stroke, which is why I missed some gigs recently out in the US, but I look forward to seeing you all soon,” Kiwanuka said.
Despite the gravity of the situation, the singer struck a cautiously optimistic tone when speaking about his progress.
“It has been a difficult few months I must say but it feels like I’m on my way there now,” he said.
He also acknowledged that the path to full recovery would not be quick or easy:
“It’s a long, tough journey ahead but I’m fighting to get better.”
Kiwanuka took time to thank the NHS staff and medical professionals involved in his care, crediting their support as central to his recovery so far.
In what will come as welcome news for fans, Kiwanuka also announced a fifth studio album titled Fudge, which he had already recorded before falling ill.
The announcement signals that, despite everything, his creative output has not been halted by the health scare.
Reflecting on the broader experience, Kiwanuka described it as “one of the toughest challenges I’ve faced,” while expressing hope for what lies ahead once he comes out the other side. See the post below:
