Is Zimbabwe Erecting a Statue in Memory of Music Icon Tuku?
According to reports, the government has said that it will hold a memorial show and erect a statue in honour of music icon Oliver Mtukudzi, popularly known as Tuku, who died in Harare after a long battle with diabetes.
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Zimbabwe:
Statue for Oliver Mtukudzi?
Nyasa Times, 29 January 2019
Government in Zimbabwe has confirmed that they will hold a big memorial show and also erect a statue in memorial of the fallen Zimbabwean music icon Oliver Mtukudzi who died at the… Read more »
Oliver Mtukudzi
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Zimbabwe:
What They Said About Nzou Samanyanga
Zimbabwe Standard, 28 January 2019
I have heard with great sadness of the passing of our global jazz legend Oliver Mtukudzi. He was a guest at my wedding and was also my father's friend and inspiration. We had the… Read more »
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Zimbabwe:
Music Promoters Hit Hard By Tuku Death
Zimbabwe Standard, 28 January 2019
Prominent music promoter Josh Hozheri last week said the late music icon Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi helped him understand music promotion and had it not been for the artiste, he would… Read more »
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Zimbabwe:
Tuku - Personal Recollections
The Herald, 29 January 2019
I have veered off the beaten path and chosen a more personal angle on Oliver Mtukudzi. Although I had been listening to Mtukudzi for years, seen him dance on six-inch platform… Read more »
InFocus
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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 ... 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 »