nuSep 23, 2026, 15:32

Singer Michael Kiwanuka forced to cancel summer shows due to brain hemorrhage

Singer Michael Kiwanuka cancelled his summer tour dates in the United States and Europe after suffering a serious brain hemorrhage. He is currently undergoing a long rehabilitation process and remains uncertain about when he will be able to perform live again.

Singer Michael Kiwanuka has revealed that he was forced to cancel his summer concert appearances, including scheduled performances at festivals like Pukkelpop in Belgium and Sziget in Hungary, due to a serious brain hemorrhage. The 39-year-old artist shared on social media that the injury was severe and requires an extensive rehabilitation process. While he is working hard toward recovery, he admitted that the health crisis has been one of the most difficult challenges he has ever faced, leaving him uncertain about when he might be able to return to touring. Despite these personal struggles, Kiwanuka has announced his upcoming fifth studio album, titled FUDGE. The musician expressed a deep sense of pride and gratitude for the new record, noting that his current physical limitations make it difficult for him to create new music for the time being. He remains optimistic about returning to the stage eventually, telling fans that he looks forward to reuniting with them in the future.

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