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Michael Kiwanuka Reveals Stroke, Announces New Album 'Fudge' Amidst Recovery
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Firstpost•24-09-2026, 15:59
Michael Kiwanuka Reveals Stroke, Announces New Album 'Fudge' Amidst Recovery
- •Michael Kiwanuka announced his new album 'Fudge' and revealed he suffered a severe stroke a few months ago due to a brain bleed caused by high blood pressure.
- •The 39-year-old singer-songwriter is undergoing extensive rehabilitation and cannot confirm when he will return to touring, having missed recent US gigs.
- •Kiwanuka expressed gratitude to NHS staff, medical professionals, friends, family, and his team for their support during what he described as one of his toughest challenges.
- •'Fudge', his fifth album, was recorded before the stroke and is set for release on October 23, with vinyl and CD editions already listed by retailers.
- •The album, previously postponed, was described in an early review as intimate and brooding, with Neil Young's 'On The Beach' cited as an influence.
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Michael Kiwanuka revealed that he suffered a stroke a few months ago following a brain bleed caused by high blood pressure, describing the brain injury as quite severe and noting that he has a lot of rehabilitation ahead.
His fifth album, Fudge, is due to be released on 23 October, with retailers already listing CD and vinyl editions including an indie-exclusive mint green double LP.
He had to cancel recent US gigs and multiple festival appearances due to his medical situation and subsequent stroke recovery.
