Solange Knowles is typically a private person, but since her current health situation is the reason she won’t be performing on New Year’s Eve, she’s decided to be more open with fans. In a detailed Instagram post, Solange revealed she’s been diagnosed with an autonomic disorder. The “Cranes In the Sky” singer, who was diagnosed with the disorder five months ago, confirmed she’s pulled out of her Afro-Punk New Year’s Eve performance.

A Complicated Diagnosis:

In her Instagram post shared earlier today, Solange admitted she battled with openly discussing her personal life but ultimately decided to share her truth. The singer announced she wouldn’t be performing at Afro-Punk on New Year’s Eve because doctors will not clear her for the extended flight. “Wrote, deleted and rewrote this like 5 times…Still not sure what exactly or how much I want to share… However, it’s so important to me for the people in South Africa, a place that has tremendous meaning to me and that has given me SO SO MUCH, to know why I won’t be performing at Afro-Punk this NYE. The past five months I have been quietly treating, and working through an Autonomic Disorder. It’s been a journey that hasn’t been easy on me… Sometimes I feel cool, and other times not so cool at all. It’s a complicated diagnosis, and I’m still learning so much myself, but right now, my doctors are not clearing me for such an extended lengthy flight, and doing a rigorous show right after.”

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A Disheartening Decision:

Despite the health challenges she’s faced over the past few months, Solange admitted she still wanted to perform but to no avail. I can’t put into words how saddened and sorry I am that I am unable to perform for you guys this NYE, there is simply no other place I wanted to be than there with my family to bring in 2018 with you…….but I give you my ABSOLUTE WORD I will come back with AfroPunk and deliver this performance…..as it is so extremely important to me to connect with the people who have so closely inspired me in so many ways.”

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Moving Forward:

Solange also thanked everyone who has supported her during this difficult time. Going forward, Solange plans to focus on her health in the new year. “I can’t thank Afro Punk enough for their support, and to all of the other festivals this past summer/fall who have known about my health, kept it confidential, and gone out of their way to make me feel supported while doing these shows.
As a part of the self care that I’ve tried to encourage this past year, it needs to start with myself, and I’m looking forward to doing a better job of this 2018.”

She continued, “This past year has been one of the most fulfilling of my life… Performing this record and experiencing the energy exchange with you guys has been astounding, and I’m so excited about continuing to do the work I feel so absolutely humbled and appreciative to be doing next year. It gives me life.”

Best of luck to Solange!