{
  "id": 19683755,
  "title": "‘It was such a terrible time’ – KiDi recounts emotional toll of stroke rumours",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/it-was-such-a-terrible-time-kidi-recounts-emotional-toll-of-stroke",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T17:56:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/it-was-such-a-terrible-time-kidi-recounts-emotional-toll-of-stroke-rumours/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Musician KiDi has shared his emotional struggle amidst rumours that he had suffered a stroke, describing it as one of the most challenging periods in his career. The speculations surfaced after he announced health concerns that led to postponing his North American tour. KiDi had been traveling for performances, including a trip to Belize, when he fell ill due to the cold weather. He released a statement to his fans, assuring them that he was dealing with his health issues and that new tour dates would be announced soon. However, the news was misconstrued as him suffering a stroke, leaving him puzzled about its origin. KiDi revealed that he hasn't been able to identify who started the rumor and opted not to investigate further, though he believes his team knew the source. The false reports deeply affected him, particularly considering his dedication to building his career at that time. \"It was such a terrible time,\" he recalled, stressing the panic the rumors caused among Ghanaians both at home and abroad. Despite publicly clearing the air, KiDi noticed the rumour had left a lasting impression on some people, who continued to view him as if something had happened to him, even after his first performance post-controversy. This experience highlighted the rapid spread of unverified claims and their personal repercussions, even when publicly debunked.",
  "summary": "Musician KiDi has opened up about the emotional toll of rumours that he had suffered a stroke, describing the period as one of the most difficult experiences of his career. In an interview on Joy Prime, the singer said the rumours caused widespread panic among Ghanaians at home and abroad, despite there being no truth […]",
  "key_points": [
    "KiDi shares emotional struggle over stroke rumors",
    "Rumors surfaced after health concerns postponed tour",
    "False reports deeply affected KiDi and his career"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}