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

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.