Michael Kiwanuka has been forced to cancel all his upcoming gigs, including major festivals, due to ‘continued illness’.
In a statement released on his Instagram story, his team apologised for the cancellations but didn’t share any further details on his health.
The news comes only weeks after he took to the stage in Spain for Bilbao BBK Live as well as performing at Primavera Sound last month.
He was scheduled to perform at the likes of Victorious and We Out Here festivals in the UK, as well as Budapest’s Sziget Festival next month.
Later this year, Michael, 37, was also set to be the support act for Mumford & Sons on their North America tour, with the UK leg set for December.
The statement read: ‘We are so sorry to announce that due to continued illness, and on the advice of doctors, Michael will sadly be unable to perform at the rest of his scheduled festival performances throughout the rest of the summer and the shows in North America in October (including the support tour with Mumford & Sons.
‘We know this is disappointing news to hear, and nobody is more disappointed and saddened than Michael to no longer be taking to the stage as planned.
‘Love and thanks to everyone for their understanding.’
The Cold Little Heart singer shot to popularity in 2012 with his debut album Home Again and cemented his rising star status by winning the BBC’s Sound Of… Award that year.
He followed up with Love & Hate four years later, again gaining critical acclaim and securing a number one spot on the UK album charts.
Michael has been nominated for numerous awards over the past decade, including Brits, MTV Europe Music Awards and Grammy Awards.
He won the coveted Mercury Prize in 2020 with self-titled Kiwanuka, after being nominated for both his previous albums.
Last year saw the release of his fourth album, with Michael embarking on a UK tour earlier this year.
He recently collaborated with Little Simz, featuring on her latest album Lotus as a guest artist on the title track.
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