Chamisa thanks Mtukudzi's family

MDC Leader Nelson Chamisa has paid tribute to the family of the late Mtukudzi for allowing Zimbabweans to mourn the super star.

Tuku was laid to rest  in his rural home Madziwa on Sunday.

"I would like to thank the Oliver Mtukudzi family and the Madziwa community for allowing us the opportunity to give our icon and hero, Baba Oliver Mtukudzi, a befitting send-off." Chamisa said.

"Kudos to all artistes  and ordinary citizens who showed unity and a sense of purpose befitting the occasion."

Chamisa urged Zimbabweans to learn from the legacy of Tuku whose music united the nation and taught tolerance.

"Samanyanga left us a great legacy of leadership underpinned by the core values that define our Africanness: love, peace, humility, forgiveness and tolerance. He was a great mentor who, despite his great success, remained humble and faithful to his roots and always praised the Lord.

"We must never forget the profound lessons he imparted through his work. He spoke for human dignity, equality, fairness, peace and  tolerance. Tuku music reminds us to be the best we can be for each other because that's what makes the world a better place. May his soul rest in peace."

Chamisa was barred from entering the National Sports Stadium on Saturday where there was a funeral service and concert held in honour of Tuku.

He further was involved in a scuffle with security details in Madziwa where they tried to bar him from entering the homestead. MDC supporters allegedly broke pulled down the gate for him to enter.