Category: Entertainment | Ghana Music
Date: November 14, 2026
Award-winning Ghanaian musician Dennis Nana Dwamena, popularly known as KiDi, has opened up about the emotional distress he experienced when false reports circulated claiming he had suffered a stroke.
Speaking in a recent interview on Joy Prime, the singer described the period as a terrible experience, explaining how the rumours created unnecessary fear among his fans, family and Ghanaians living abroad.
The controversy began in 2023 after KiDi announced the postponement of his planned North American tour because of health challenges.
How the Stroke Rumours Started
According to KiDi, he had been travelling for musical performances, including shows in Belize, when he began experiencing health difficulties.
He explained that he was struggling with cold weather during his travels and eventually decided to postpone his upcoming North American tour dates to prioritise his health.
The musician subsequently released a public statement informing fans that he was unwell and needed time to recover.
He also assured supporters that new tour dates would be announced.
However, instead of simply receiving messages of support, KiDi found himself at the centre of widespread speculation about his health.
Some social media reports falsely claimed that he had suffered a stroke.
KiDi Denies Ever Suffering a Stroke
During the Joy Prime interview, KiDi firmly rejected the claims.
When asked whether there was any truth to the reports, he responded:
“There was none.”
He explained that he had never announced suffering a stroke and was surprised by how quickly the false story spread.
KiDi also revealed that he still does not know who originally started the rumour.
Although he believes members of his management team may know where the claims originated, he decided not to pursue the matter further.
“It Was Such a Terrible Time”
Reflecting on the experience, the singer admitted that the controversy affected him emotionally.
“It was such a terrible time,” he recalled.
According to KiDi, the reports spread beyond Ghana and reached Ghanaian communities in different parts of the world.
The widespread speculation caused unnecessary concern, particularly because the musician was already dealing with genuine health challenges.
He explained that the situation was especially painful because it occurred during an important stage of his music career.
Fans Continued Treating Him Differently
KiDi revealed that even after publicly denying the stroke rumours, some people continued to behave as though the reports were true.
He recalled noticing this during his first performance after the controversy.
According to the musician, members of the audience appeared to watch him differently, seemingly influenced by the earlier claims about his health.
The experience made him realise that false information can continue shaping public perceptions even after it has been corrected.
KiDi Previously Addressed the Claims in 2023
In April 2023, KiDi publicly dismissed the stroke reports after taking a break from music and social media to focus on his recovery.
His management, including Lynx Entertainment executive Richie Mensah, had also denied the rumours.
The singer later returned to performing and releasing music.
In a separate interview in July 2023, KiDi revealed that he had considered legal action against individuals who spread the false claims but ultimately decided against it.
A Reminder About Unverified Information
KiDi's latest comments have renewed attention on the personal consequences of spreading unverified information about public figures.
His experience demonstrates how speculation about someone's health can generate fear, damage public perception and affect individuals long after the original claims have been disproved.
The musician's account also highlights the importance of verifying sensitive information before sharing it online.
