Theguardian iconTheguardianSep 23, 2026

Michael 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.

Michael Kiwanuka says he faces ‘long, tough journey’ to recovery from stroke

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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.

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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.

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