Ghanaian musician KiDi has spoken about how false reports that he had suffered a stroke affected him emotionally, describing the experience as a painful period in his music career.

Speaking in an interview on Joy Prime, the singer said the rumours created fear and confusion among Ghanaians both in the country and abroad, even though the reports were completely false.

He explained that the speculation started after he announced that health problems had forced him to postpone his first North American tour.

KiDi said he had been travelling for musical performances, including a trip to Belize, but began experiencing health difficulties after struggling with the cold weather during his travels.

He subsequently released a statement to inform his fans that he was dealing with some health issues and needed time to recover. He also assured them that fresh dates for the postponed tour would be announced.

However, rather than receiving understanding from the public, the announcement sparked rumours that he had suffered a stroke.

The singer said he was surprised by the claims and could not understand how anyone came up with such a story.

“There was none,” he said when asked if he had suffered a stroke.

Although KiDi said he had no idea who started the false reports, he believed his management team knew where they came from. He added that he had decided not to investigate the matter further.

Reflecting on how the situation affected him, the musician said it was particularly painful because he was putting in a lot of effort to establish himself in the music industry at the time.

“It was such a terrible time,” he recalled.

KiDi further explained that the rumours spread quickly beyond Ghana, reaching members of the Ghanaian community in different countries and causing unnecessary fear.

He noted that even after he came out to deny the reports, some people continued to treat him as though he had actually suffered a stroke.

The singer said he noticed this attitude during his first performance after the controversy, when the audience appeared to look at him differently, suggesting that the false reports had shaped their perception of him.

@KiDiMusic opens up about the painful impact the stroke rumour had on him and how deeply it affected him. 💔
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— Joy Prime (@JoyPrimeTV) November 11, 2026