# Michael Kiwanuka Explores the Playful Spirit That Inspired His Album ‘Fudge’ in New Short Film

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/michael-kiwanuka-explores-the-playful-spirit-that-inspired-his-album-fudge-in-new-short-film/
- Published: 2026-10-28T13:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-28T13:43:10+00:00
- Original publisher: Rolling Stone
- Original article: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/michael-kiwanuka-fudge-album-short-film-1235648562/
- Topics: Entertainment, Film, Music

## Key points

- A new film follows the creation of Michael Kiwanuka’s *Fudge*.
- The album grew from a playful idea inspired by casual doodles.
- Kiwanuka is recovering from a stroke and has limited press activity.

## Summary

Michael Kiwanuka’s new short film offers a look at the ideas behind his fifth album, *Fudge*, showing how he aimed to combine carefully shaped music with the carefree feel of spontaneous doodles. The film is a rare glimpse into the album’s creation as Kiwanuka recovers from a stroke and has kept a low public profile.

Filmed in spring and summer 2023 at a small studio near his home in Southampton, the documentary follows Kiwanuka and friends working and spending time together. *Fudge* was released on 23 October, about a year later than originally planned; the article says the reason for the delay was not explained, and notes that Kiwanuka had earlier cancelled a festival appearance due to illness.

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