
The musician reported health problems and a stroke that occurred as a result of a ruptured blood vessel.
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Michael Kiwanuka is a Mercury Prize winner who is preparing to release his fifth studio album.
At the same time, he announced the premiere of his fifth studio album "Fudge". The album was recorded before the stroke.
"I am very happy to announce to you my new album 'Fudge'. I am especially happy because for the last few months I have been struggling with health problems that will make it very difficult and impossible for me to create music in the near future," the artist said in the post.
Kiwanuka said the stroke occurred after a blood vessel ruptured. The cause was very high blood pressure. The Mercury Prize winner noted that the brain injury turned out to be serious and would require long rehabilitation.
“I have a long and difficult journey ahead of me, but I am fighting to improve,” said the artist. He added that the past months had been extremely difficult for him, but he was already noticing progress in his recovery. The musician looks forward to the coming months with hope, but cannot yet say when he will be able to perform live again.
He also thanked the doctors, family and friends for their help and support.

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