Singer Michael Kiwanuka reveals he is recovering from a stroke

Image caption, Kiwanuka said it has been "a difficult few months I must say but it feels like I'm on my way there now"

Award-winning singer-songwriter Michael Kiwanuka has revealed he has suffered a stroke and faces a "long, tough journey ahead" to recover.

The 39-year-old from London, who won the Mercury Prize in 2020 and has been nominated for five Brit Awards, said in an Instagram post that the stroke occurred "a few months ago" and was caused "by a bleed in my brain brought on by high blood pressure".

He added that "the brain injury I suffered was quite severe so there's a lot of rehab to be done", but told fans he will "look forward to seeing you all soon".

Kiwanuka simultaneously announced the release of his fifth album, titled Fudge, which was recorded before the stroke.