Michael Kiwanuka has suffered a stroke and faces ‘long, tough journey’ to recovery
British singer-songwriter Michael Kiwanuka has revealed that he suffered a severe stroke caused by high blood pressure, which has resulted in a significant brain injury. The Mercury Prize winner explained that this health crisis is the reason he missed recent support slots for Mumford & Sons and faces a long, difficult rehabilitation process. Despite the challenges, Kiwanuka announced his new album, Fudge, and expressed gratitude for the care provided by NHS staff while promising to continue fighting for his recovery.
- ▪Michael Kiwanuka stated that his stroke was caused by a bleed in his brain resulting from high blood pressure.
- ▪The 39-year-old artist missed several US tour dates supporting Mumford & Sons due to the severity of his brain injury.
- ▪Kiwanuka announced his new album, Fudge, which was recorded prior to his health incident.
- ▪Public figures including Lauren Laverne, Olivia Dean, and Ed O'Brien have publicly expressed support for the singer's recovery.
- ▪Kiwanuka credited NHS staff with providing incredible care during his difficult months of rehabilitation.
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Kiwanuka, pictured here at London’s Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith on 10 March 2025, said the stroke was ‘brought on by a bleed in my brain brought on by high blood pressure’. Photograph: Joseph Okpako/WireImageView image in fullscreenKiwanuka, pictured here at London’s Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith on 10 March 2025, said the stroke was ‘brought on by a bleed in my brain brought on by high blood pressure’. Photograph: Joseph Okpako/WireImageMusicMichael Kiwanuka says he faces ‘long, tough journey’ to recovery from strokeThe Mercury prize-winner said ‘quite severe’ bleed was why he’d missed support slots with Mumford & Sons this yearHarry CockburnWed 23 Sep 2026 16.21 EDTLast modified on Wed 23 Sep 2026 16.27 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe British singer-songwriter Michael…
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