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Zimbabwe: Rousing Send-Off for Tuku
The Herald, 28 January 2019
Artistes, music lovers and the country's leadership took time off their busy schedules to bid farewell to the first musician to be accorded national hero status, Oliver Mtukudzi. Read more »
Huge Send-Off for Zimbabwean Music Icon Oliver Mtukudzi
The popular musician has been laid to rest at his rural home in Madziwa, Shamva North, Mashonaland Central. Thousands of Zimbabweans travelled from across the country to bid farewell to Tuku.
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Zimbabwe: Obituary - Tuku the Versatile, All Weather and All Style Musician
This is Africa, 28 January 2019
Go well Samanyanga! Fambai zvakanaka! You have left us with troubled hearts and souls. We will remember you day and night as we mourn and simultaneously celebrate a great life you… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Good in Mtukudzi's Goodbyes
The Herald, 28 January 2019
It was a rare scenario in local music and in the history of national heroism. Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Police Tried to Bar Me From Tuku's Funeral - Chamisa
New Zimbabwe, 28 January 2019
Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa stole the show at the burial of national hero and music legend Oliver Mtukudzi on Sunday, defying apparent attempts by the security services to bar… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Tuku Leaves Void At SA Jazz Festival
The Herald, 26 January 2019
The late international music icon, Oliver Mtukudzi was set to headline Cape Town International Jazz Festival, a two-day concert where international, regional and local jazz… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Let's Emulate Tuku - President
The Herald, 28 January 2019
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has called on Zimbabweans to take a leaf from the late national hero, Oliver Mtukudzi, who never despised or sought to harm the nation despite his… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Fare Thee Well Tuku, the Poet
The Herald, 28 January 2019
It was the late Dr Vimbai Gukwe Chivaura, who defined poetry, once upon a lecture, as the overflow of emotion captured in moments of tranquillity. I was still a young undergrad… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Tuku Burial - NewZimbabwe.com CEO Detained By Soldiers
New Zimbabwe, 27 January 2019
Soldiers detained NewZimbabwe.com CEO Jeff Madzingo as he attended the burial of national hero and legendary singer Oliver Mtukudzi on Sunday. Read more »
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27 January 2019
Icon Oliver Mtukudzi Laid to Rest with a Befitting Farewell
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Zimbabwean national hero, Oliver Mtukudzi was buried at his rural home of Madziva on Sunday. Thousand gathered to bid farewell to the man they ... see more »
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Zimbabwe: Fare Thee Well, Dr Oliver Mtukudzi
Zimbabwe Standard, 27 January 2019
So rare is their type! So few and far between. They have that, that special thingi... which, while you can't quite put your finger on, yet you can never mistake it, in the way they… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Farewell Samanyanga - Tribute From Thomas Mukanya Mapfumo
Zimbabwe Independent, 25 January 2019
Fellow Zimbabweans, please join us mourn the departure of one of the best musicians we ever had in Zimbabwe. This was a man of many talents. Music that lasts is not easy to… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Tuku Legacy Under Spotlight
Zimbabwe Standard, 27 January 2019
The late music superstar Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi will be laid to rest at his rural home in Madziwa, Shamva district in Mashonaland Central province today, amid revelations that it… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Killer T, Jah Prayzah Stage Memorial Tuku Perfomances
New Zimbabwe, 27 January 2019
ZIMBABWEAN dancehall artist, Killer T and Jah Prayzah on Saturday gave fans a memorable show with the former belting out his latest track "Mumureverere" at the late icon, Oliver… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Chamisa, Winky D Barred From Tuku Funeral
Zimbabwe Standard, 27 January 2019
State security yesterday blocked MDC leader Nelson Chamisa from entering the National Sports Stadium where he intended to attend Oliver Mtukudzi's funeral. Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Dzoka Uyamwe - Mukanya's Favourite Song
Zimbabwe Standard, 27 January 2019
Renowned Chimurenga music maestro Thomas Mapfumo, says the song Dzoka Uyamwe is his favourite track by the late Oliver Mtukudzi. Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Tuku's Music Journey Reflects Life Well-Lived
Zimbabwe Standard, 27 January 2019
The late music superstar music superstar Oliver Mtukudzi's music has, in the past few days following his sudden death, been a constant feature in vehicles, homes, shops and… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Who Is a Hero in Zim?
Zimbabwe Standard, 27 January 2019
On Thursday President Emmerson Mnangagwa declared the late music superstar, Oliver Mtukudzi, a national hero, making him the first artiste to receive such an honour. Read more »
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allAfrica's Melody Chironda has pulled together some of her favourite Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi's songs from Youtube. Have a listen, and let us know what your favo Read more »
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Musician Oliver Mtukudzi - known as Tuku - died on January 23, the same day his close friend and South African jazz legend Hugh Masekela died last year. News of his death has left ... Read more »
