Oliver Mtukudzi news

Oliver Mtukudzi honored in memorial celebration at Jo’burg

Posted on February 6, 2019 by Purity Lisa

It was an emotional moment for Oliver Mtukudzi’s daughters during his memorial celebration. This happened at Joburg Theatre in Braamfontein.

The likes of Ringo Madlingozi, Berita, Judith Sephuma, Siphokazi, Phinda Mtya andVusi Mahlasela paid tribute to the late legend, performing the songs that they collaborated on with their 66-year old fallen colleague.

Oliver’s manager Walter Wanyanya said: “This is difficult for a lot of us. It is difficult because we did not see it coming. We prayed that he get better. But it was not to be.

We wanted him to continue entertaining and teaching people through music. We need to continue celebrating Dr Mtukudzi. Let this be a celebration. Thank you South Africa for houring him.”

T-Musicman boss Peter Tladi said:”I met the tall giant through his musical genius and I brought him to South Africa to perform in the early 1990s. Since that introduction we never parted ways.We have lost one of the greatest musicians who graced and entertained masses at festivals. Oliver contributed to South Africa because wherever he performed people came in numbers.”

Oliver died on the 23rd of January after battling diabetes.

Tuku is smiling in heaven! Sauti Sol drops a touching cover of Oliver Mtukudzi’s hit song ‘Neria’

Posted on January 25, 2019 by Martin Oduor

Kenyan boys band Sauti Sol has decided to celebrate the life of fallen Zimbabwean music maestro Oliver Mtukudzi by continuing his legacy.

The legendary singer died on Wednesday 23rd January 2019 at Avenues Clinic in Harare aged 66. He was said to be battling diabetes for the past one month.

His death has send shock waves across the world, several international celebrities have been pouring in their condolences and tributes.

Cover

Sauti Sol has dropped a touching cover of Oliver Mtukudzi’s hit song ‘Neria’ which was first released in early 1990s. ‘Neria’ is the title track of the official soundtrack of the eponymous movie ‘Neria’ released in 1993.

Tuku recorded the track after he was approached by directors of a movie called ‘Winds of Change’. After he was given the script of the movie, he recorded the song overnight. The directors liked the song so much that they decided to change the name of the movie from ‘Winds of Change’ to ‘Neria’. [sic]

Watch Sauti Sol’s cover of ‘Neria’ below:

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Suzanna Owiyo: Oliver Mtukudzi checked on me during Dusit terror attack, am shocked he is now dead

Posted on January 24, 2019 by Martin Oduor

Legendary Afro-fusion singer Suzanna Owiyo is traumatized by the sudden death of celebrated Zimbabwean singer Oliver Mtukudzi.

Mtukudzi, popularly known as Tuku, died on Wednesday 23rd January 2019 at Avenues Clinic in Harare aged 66. He was said to be battling diabetes for the past one month.

His death has send shock waves across the world, several international celebrities have been pouring in their condolences and tributes.

Last communication

Kenyan singer Suzanna Owiyo took to social media to share her last WhatApp conversation with Tuku. The fallen singer contacted Suzanna on January 15th to check on her following the deadly Al Shabaab terror attack at DusitD2 hotel in Nairobi.

“Tuku my dear brother, tell me it’s not true. Just the other day you checked on me..trying to find out if i was safe after #DusitHotel terror attack. I celebrate you. Africa has lost a true gem, an Icon, a Legend. Shine on my brother. It is well Oliver Mtukudzi #RIPTuku,” wrote Suzanna Owiyo.

Rayvanny forced to release song he featured Oliver Mtukudzi following his sudden death

Posted on January 24, 2019 by Martin Oduor

Legendary Afro-jazz singer Oliver Mtukudzi died on Wednesday 23rd January 2019. Tuku’s sudden death has shocked many people including Rayvanny who recently worked with him on a new project.

The veteran Zimbabwean singer died on Wednesday at Avenues Clinic in Harare aged 66. He was said to be battling diabetes for the past one month.

Tuku came to prominence in the 1970s as one of voices of the revolution fighting colonial rule in Zimbabwe. He released 67 albums during his career.

New project

Tanzanian singer Rayvanny worked with Tuku for a project that had not yet been released at the time of his passing. The Bongo singer was forced to release part of the song he recorded with Tuku and Jah Prayzah following the sudden death of the legendary singer.

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Tanzia: Msanii Oliver Mtukudzi Afariki Dunia

Posted on January 24, 2019 by Diana

Mwanamuziki nguli kutoka nchini Zimbabwe Oliver Mtukudzi amefariki dunia. Amefariki hii leo katika hospitali ya Avenues mjini Harare. Mtukudzi amekuwa akiugua kwa muda sasa.

Kwa mujibu wa BBC,Alilazimika kukatiza miadi kadhaa katika fani hiyo ya muziki katika mataifa mbali mbali duniani kutokana na kuugua kwake.

Alipata umaarufu nchini Zimbabwe kabla ya nchi hiyo kupata uhuru mnamo 1980 alipojiunga katika jeshi na muimbaji mwenza wa Zimbabwe anayeishi Marekani, Thomas Mapfumo kutoa sauti ya mapinduzi katika wakati ambapo nchi hiyo ilikuwa inakabiliana na serikali ya Ian Smith.

Nyota huyo wa muziki kutoka Zimbabwe alikuwa anapewa heshima ya muziki wa Afrika kama ilivyo kwa wasanii kama Hugh Masekela, Steve Dyer, Miriam Makeba, Yousssou N dour, Angelique Kidjo, Yvonne Chaka Chaka na Lady Smith Black Mambazo.