Rwandan musician Kevin Kade will miss the upcoming MTN Iwacu Muzika Pageant after being hospitalized in the US for a well being situation, his administration mentioned Monday.
In a press release shared on his Instagram web page, YEEBAA Music Inc. mentioned the singer stays below medical care at a hospital in Arizona, the place docs have suggested him to droop performances.
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“With heavy hearts, we want to inform you that Kevin Kade is at the moment going through a well being problem and is below medical care,” the assertion mentioned. “Following medical recommendation, he will likely be unable to take part within the upcoming MTN Iwacu Muzika Pageant organised by EAP.”
Kevin Kade’s government producer, Serge Muhizi, mentioned the artiste travelled to the US three weeks in the past for work when the sickness returned. He mentioned the staff determined to maintain him there so he might obtain correct medical care earlier than returning dwelling.
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“He had gone to the US for work and whereas he was there, the sickness got here again,” Muhizi mentioned. “We needed to make the choice for him to remain there and obtain correct medical consideration earlier than he can return.”
The well being issues first surfaced in April after the singer travelled to Kampala, Uganda, for a efficiency, in response to the administration. On returning to Rwanda, he went to Rwanda Navy Hospital, Muhabura wing, after feeling unwell.
“We stored on persisting, however we’ve got now determined to name off the closest exhibits to permit him correct time to get better,” he mentioned. “His well being has to come back first.”
Kevin Kade’s administration mentioned he’s affected by a lung situation that causes fluid to gather within the lungs.
The information comes days earlier than the MTN Iwacu Muzika Pageant is ready to start on Saturday, June 20, leaving organisers to proceed the tour with out one of many anticipated performers.
The singer additionally has a Canada tour scheduled for September and October.
His staff requested followers to maintain him of their ideas as he focuses on restoration.
