I have really suffered, I could not speak, could not move my hand, couldn’t walk, and my mouth twisted, In the 4th year, I was really scared, thought I might die – Kunta Kinte recounts stroke days

One-half of the celebrated Ghanaian music duo Bradez, Kunta Kinte has opened up about his long and painful battle with stroke, a health crisis that dramatically altered the course of his life and music career.

Speaking in an emotional interview on Kessben TV with host Mr. Bonez, Kunta Kinte recounted the darkest moments of his journey, describing how he was suddenly hit by the illness while in his final year at university.

“I was really scared during my 4th year that I might die,” he said. “I have really suffered; I could not speak, could not move my hand, and my mouth twisted.”

Kunta Kinte, born Michael Kwadwo Tuffour, was in the prime of his youth, riding high on the success of Bradez’s chart-topping songs like “Simple” and “One Gallon” when his health took a drastic turn. In the interview, he revealed that the stroke struck without warning, leaving him partially paralyzed and speech-impaired.

For many years, fans wondered why Kunta Kinte suddenly disappeared from the music scene. Rumors swirled, but few knew the real story. According to Kunta, he was battling not just physical limitations but emotional and mental trauma.

Despite the immense difficulty, Kunta credits his slow recovery to a combination of strong family support, faith in God, and sheer determination. His elder brother and Bradez partner, Flowking Stone, stood by him, managing both the music and the emotional weight of seeing his sibling suffer.

Medical professionals initially doubted he would ever speak again, let alone walk. But over time, with therapy and prayer, Kunta began regaining movement in his limbs and the ability to communicate.

Now speaking more fluently and regaining much of his mobility, Kunta Kinte is using his platform to inspire others facing health battles. He encourages young people to pay attention to their health and urges Ghanaians to take stroke and neurological conditions seriously, especially in a society where these illnesses are often misunderstood or stigmatized.

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