Legendary musician Stevie Wonder didn’t shy away from rumours at his recent Cardiff show on the Love, Light & SongUK tour—addressing claims that he isn’t actually blind.
The 75‑year‑old paused mid‑performance with a warm chuckle, saying: “Truth is, shortly after my birth I became blind… and it’s been a blessing,” sharing that his blindness lets him “see people in the spirit… not what colour their skin is.” The crowd loved it.
Stevie’s cheeky humour isn’t new—he’s joked before about blindness on stage, even teasing Jamie Foxx at the 2025 BET Awards, quipping about their on‑screen duo. Recently, Justin Bieber tagged him in a playful FaceTime joke, which Stevie took in his stride.
He’s also been open about his journey. On his 2024 Wonder of Stevie podcast, he recalled how his mum wept after learning he was blind. But Stevie’s response? “Mama, you shouldn’t cry… maybe God has something for me that’s bigger.” His life since has proved exactly that.
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