Ghanaian musician KiDi has opened up about the distressing experience he faced when false news about him suffering from a stroke began circulating.
In a recent interview on Daybreak Hitz at Hitz FM, the singer admitted that he was tempted to take legal action against bloggers who spread the fake news, as it not only caused discomfort for him but also for his family, friends, and the brands he collaborates with.
KiDi revealed that upon learning about the rumor, he turned to social media only to discover that it had already spread widely. The situation quickly spiraled, leading to an overwhelming number of concerned calls, including one from his worried mother, whom he had spoken to earlier and had to reassure about his well-being, along with others who were deeply concerned about him. The incident shed light on the negative impact of spreading misinformation in the digital age and its consequences on individuals and their personal lives.
“When it happed I called Richie 9CEO of Lynx Entertainment) and asked ‘how many times or for how long will these things happen and we will say it’s nothing? How long will we have to keep doing this? People are taking advantage obviously as you can see’. There needs to be some course of action,” KiDi said.
KiDi took to his social media to inform his fans about the cancellation of his tour, attributing the decision to unavoidable health issues, without delving into specifics. Unfortunately, this lack of information sparked speculations among the public, with some individuals propagating unfounded rumors that he was battling a stroke.
Lynx Entertainment’s CEO, Richie Mensah, swiftly dismissed these rumors, labeling them as clickbait and reaffirming that KiDi’s health concerns were being handled responsibly and appropriately.
Following the incident, KiDi made his return to social media in April, releasing a new single titled ‘I Lied’ shortly after. He also marked his first public appearance at the 2023 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA), which served as an indication that he was on the path to recovery and ready to continue his musical journey.