Michael Kiwanuka announces new album ‘FUDGE’ after suffering stroke: “I’ve been battling some health problems which would heavily hinder me making music”
2 sources·Updated September 23, 2026

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- Guardian UK·13h agoMichael Kiwanuka says he faces ‘long, tough journey’ to recovery from stroke
Mercury prize-winner reveals ‘quite severe’ bleed was why he’d missed support slots with Mumford & Sons this year The British singer-songwriter Michael Kiwanuka has said he has suffered a stroke and faces a “long tough journey” on the road to recovery. The 39-year-old singer…
Read at Guardian UK → - NME·15h agoMichael Kiwanuka announces new album ‘FUDGE’ after suffering stroke: “I’ve been battling some health problems which would heavily hinder me making music”
The singer says he suffered a “quite severe” brain injury and faces “a long, tough journey” through rehabilitation
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