16 Facts About Michael Kiwanuka

Michael Samuel Kiwanuka was born on 3 May 1988 and is a British singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer.

Michael Kiwanuka has been nominated for numerous honours, including Brit Awards, MTV Europe Music Awards, BBC Music Awards, and Grammy Awards.

Michael Kiwanuka's parents were Ugandan immigrants who had escaped Idi Amin's regime.

Michael Kiwanuka graduated from Fortismere School in 2005, then studied at the University of Westminster's School of Media, Arts, and Design.

Michael Kiwanuka came to the attention of Communion Records, which released his first two EPs, including his debut, Tell Me A Tale, on 13 June 2011.

Michael Kiwanuka supported Adele on her Adele Live 2011 tour, as well as at her iTunes Festival 2011 gig, and played at the 2011 Hard Rock Calling.

Michael Kiwanuka was included in the BBC's Sound of 2012 poll and was named as the winner on 6 January 2012.

Michael Kiwanuka released his debut studio album, Home Again, in 2012 to positive reviews from critics.

Michael Kiwanuka recorded a track called "On My Knees" with UNKLE for the 2018 soundtrack to the film Roma.

Michael Kiwanuka said that the choice of album name reflected his increasing confidence in being himself.

In 2024, Michael Kiwanuka announced a co-headlining tour with American rock singer-songwriter Brittany Howard.

In June 2024, Michael Kiwanuka played a set on the Pyramid stage at the Glastonbury Festival.

In July 2024, Michael Kiwanuka released the single "Floating Parade", his first new music in three years.

Michael Kiwanuka has played with James Gadson, who drummed for Bill Withers.

Michael Kiwanuka has openly discussed his struggles with anxiety and other mental health issues.

Michael Kiwanuka is a practising Christian and a lifelong fan of Tottenham Hotspur FC.