Singer Michael Kiwanuka reveals he is recovering from a stroke
The award-winning musician says he faces a "tough journey ahead" after a "quite severe" brain injury.
London-based singer Michael Kiwanuka has announced he is recovering from a stroke that occurred several months ago. The 39-year-old, who won the Mercury Prize in 2020 and has been nominated for five Brit Awards, disclosed the news on Instagram. The stroke was caused by a bleed in his brain, resulting from high blood pressure. Kiwanuka acknowledged that the brain injury was severe, implying a lengthy and challenging rehabilitation process ahead.
Despite the setback, he expressed his excitement about the imminent release of his fifth album, Fudge, which he recorded prior to the stroke. Kiwanuka thanked the NHS staff, medical professionals, friends, and family for their support throughout his recovery journey.
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