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Oliver Mtukudzi releases latest album 'Abiangi'
My Better Half, the latest duet from the late music icon Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi's features a fellow Zimbabwe Afro-fusion musician, Mbeu.The song, released by Gallo Record Company and Tuku Musi...Published: 08 Feb 2022 at 07:59hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Dog fight as Tuku daughter divorces
A DOG is reputed to be man or woman's best friend and this certainly seems to be the case for Samantha Mtukudzi, the daughter of the late great Tuku, who demanded that Alvin Jazz, a maltese breed that...Published: 03 Oct 2021 at 08:13hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Kirsty Coventry throws massive bash in honour of Oliver Mtukudzi
The Minister Youth, Arts, Sports and Recreation Kirsty Coventry has announced that hey Ministry in partnership with the National Arts Council will be hosting a Tuku Peace Memorial Concert ...Published: 17 Jul 2019 at 14:05hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Knives out for Selmor Mtukudzi
Even with the spirit of Easter in the air, it seems there is no let-up in the acrimony within the late music superstar and national hero Dr Oliver Mtukudzi's family.Selmor Mtukudzi, daughter t...Published: 21 Apr 2019 at 08:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Selmor 'anointed' by Mtukudzi'
SELMOR Mtukudzi's mother, Melody Murape, last week said she was confident that her daughter will be able to keep her late father's music legacy alive following a superb performance alongside her siste...Published: 08 Apr 2019 at 13:56hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mtukudzi's daughter silences 'step mother'
The late music icon and national hero Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi might have left a big void in the music industry, but through her daughters, Selmor and Sandra, Tuku's fans might have something to smile a...Published: 31 Mar 2019 at 10:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Mtukudzi left huge void'
SONGBIRD Selmor Mutukudzi yesterday said her late father, Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi, left a big void in the music industry that she was unable to fill, given the music superstar's iconic status, adding s...Published: 28 Mar 2019 at 07:19hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mtukudzi's daughter ready to prove her mettle
All roads lead to Andy Miller Hall tomorrow where Selmor Mtukudzi will test her capacity in a mission to fill the gap that her late father Oliver Mtukudzi left. Many people have been talking a...Published: 27 Mar 2019 at 23:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mtukudzi's daughter plays down Daisy rift
CRACKS in the late superstar Oliver Mtukudzi's family appear to be widening over his music legacy, with his daughter Selmor seemingly on the receiving end of planned attacks.Although she refus...Published: 24 Mar 2019 at 13:59hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mtukudzi's video exposes family cracks
A VIDEO of the late music superstar and national hero Oliver Mtukudzi promoting the Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF) scheduled for March 29 has appeared online, stirring people's emotions...Published: 21 Mar 2019 at 19:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mtukudzi legacy war, plot to ruin Selmor's gig?
THERE were reports last night of a plot to sabotage Selmor Mtukudzi's gig scheduled for Andy Miller hall on March 29 in what sources believe is a bitter war over the late national hero, Oliver "Tuku" ...Published: 15 Mar 2019 at 16:29hrs | 11 | by Sytaff reporter
Mtukudzi family dilemma
How do you fill in a legend's shoes? How do you keep the legend's memory alive? Do you continue doing what the legend used to do? Or perhaps you allow and make use of those with similar talent to carr...Published: 05 Mar 2019 at 07:51hrs | 2 | by Staf reporter
Mtukudzi family feud escalates as Daisy moves to block Selmor
ON Monday February 18 at 6.23pm, a statement appeared on the Tuku Music Official Facebook page, part of it read; "We would like to distance ourselves from any events or gatherings that are being held ...Published: 24 Feb 2019 at 06:33hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mtukudzi family mired in controversy
The late superstar Oliver Mtukudzi's family has trashed all memorial events and gigs that were held in his honour saying the first official event will be the Cape Town Jazz Festival, with Tuku's band ...Published: 21 Feb 2019 at 17:01hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Mtukudzi widow's actions raise questions
What could be going on in Daisy Mtukudzi's mind? When she distances herself from gigs that have been organised in honour of her late husband Oliver Mtukudzi, is she implying there are sinister motives...Published: 20 Feb 2019 at 22:47hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Who will inherit Mtukudzi's vast empire?
A wife, four daughters with three different mothers, an unrecognised son with a birth certificate, and a rebutted daughter who made headlines seeking to be recognised.That sums up people with ...Published: 03 Feb 2019 at 11:38hrs | 3 | by Mtandazo Dube
Mtukudzi's ugly family split
Clashes over funeral arrangements for the revered musician have exposed long-standing rifts and a reconciliation.It was on a hot Wednesday afternoon that a beleaguered Zimbabwe began to come t...Published: 28 Jan 2019 at 19:34hrs | 1 | by City Press
Tuku gets befitting send-off
The late music icon and national hero Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi received a befitting farewell from over 40 000 people who thronged the National Sports Stadium in Harare on Saturday to celebrate his life ...Published: 28 Jan 2019 at 11:05hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Former manager speaks about Oliver Mtukudzi
Tributes continue to pour in for the national hero, Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi who died on Wednesday aged 66. Many have described the late music icon who contributed immensely to the growth of the music i...Published: 26 Jan 2019 at 12:48hrs | 83 | by Staff Reporter
Tuku reunites with daughter he kicked out
YEARS after he kicked her out of his home for eloping with soccer star Tinashe Nengomasha, Oliver Mtukudzi has reunited with his daughter Samantha Mtukudzi, who is now part of the Black Spirits, the m...Published: 24 Jun 2018 at 16:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tuku endorses young talent
LEGENDARY Jazzman Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi, billed for a gig at the Opera House in Cape Town, South Africa tonight, has endorsed young Zimbabwean talent set to open the stage for him.The artiste...Published: 15 Jun 2018 at 07:03hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
What went wrong with Oliver Mtukudzi?
Two authors who worked under renowned musician Oliver Mtukudzi in different capacities in separate eras have written about the musician's work and character.Former Mtukudzi lead guitarist Mono...Published: 29 Mar 2018 at 06:34hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Tuku's dark side exposed
When Oliver Mtukudzi's former publicist Shepherd Mutamba revealed the dark side of his former employer in his book "Tuku Backstage", many critics treated it as a case of sour grapes.Among othe...Published: 14 Dec 2017 at 05:06hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Oliver Mtukudzi to perfom in Gwanda
LOCAL music superstar and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for Southern Africa - Dr. Oliver Mtukudzi who celebrates his 65th birthday in September - will this year headline the annual Gwanda Gospel Festival...Published: 07 Aug 2017 at 12:44hrs | | by Maxwell Teedzai - The Norton Post
Oliver Mtukudzi reveals his political views
When music superstar Oliver Mtukudzi performed at the One Million Man March organised by Zanu-PF last year, a section of music followers were rattled to witness what they viewed as a "sell-out" move b...Published: 04 Jun 2017 at 20:35hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Prostitution, drugs, violence in Zimbabwe music
A lot has been said about the vices of the local music industry yet, to those that are not directly involved in this entertainment circle, black spots that litter the underworld of musicians remain a ...Published: 01 Jun 2017 at 06:38hrs | 1 | by Godwin Muzari
Tuku pays tribute to wife at His Dinner in London
Dr Oliver Mtukudzi paid tribute to his wife Daisy for standing by him for the last four decades of his music career, at a dinner held in his honour at the Waltham Abbey Marriott Hotel in London on Sat...Published: 29 Apr 2017 at 20:27hrs | 2 | by Tidi Kwidini
Red Rose to crown Njama awards winners
ZUJ-NJAMA nominees for this year's awards and members of the secretariat will have their hair attended to by Red Rose Salon in Harare for free.ZUJ secretary general Foster Dongozi said nominee...Published: 12 Oct 2016 at 18:11hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
All set for Tuku album release gig
All roads will on Friday lead to the Borrowdale Country Manor for the mother of all shows —The Oliver Mtukudzi 65th Album Release Concert.Tuku, who turned 64 on Thursday, officially laun...Published: 25 Sep 2016 at 10:23hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Takesure drops a double scorcher
AWARD-WINNING gospel musician Takesure Zamar Ncube has joined the list of hotshots who have dropped scintillating albums in 2016. But he has gone one better. He has dropped two: "Worship Volume 5"...Published: 11 Sep 2016 at 12:53hrs | 1 | by Takudzwa Chihambakwe
Daisy finds her voice
SHE is known to lurk somewhere in the background — be it at her husband's live shows or his music business in general. Her husband takes every opportunity to parade her and to shower her with all ki...Published: 03 Jul 2016 at 15:55hrs | | by Mtandazo Dube
Mtukudzi loses his lustre
The country's harsh economic situation has forced the legendary music icon Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi to settle for cheap, less-prominent gigs alongside lowly ranked musicians, it has emerged.Tuku...Published: 29 May 2016 at 10:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mtukudzi's long walk to music
He narrates the story at some of his shows. It is a sad tale that Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi jovially recounts about the beginning of his career. Although he spices it up with jokes, it is evident the nar...Published: 20 May 2016 at 06:24hrs | | by Godwin Muzari
Tuku, friends light up carnival
Star musician Oliver Mtukudzi and his musician friends on Friday showcased delightful melodies at a packed Harare International Carnival music concert held at the Glamis Stadium in Harare....Published: 11 Oct 2015 at 16:33hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Oliver Mtukudzi takes fans for granted?
Top musician Oliver Mtukudzi and his Black Spirits band have been accused of taking their legion of fans for granted after turning up for a show over two hours late.The incident happened this ...Published: 12 May 2015 at 12:59hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Fireworks expected on the Easter Weekend in UK
Zimbabwe's legendary super star Oliver Mtukudzi & his Black Spirits band will join South African's adorable songbird Zahara and her 10 piece band for 2 UK shows scheduled for London and Bir...Published: 03 Mar 2015 at 17:43hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Tuku Recalls Picky for Greatest Hits Concert
The fans have spoken and it's all systems go for Oliver Mtukudzi's greatest hits concert where a playlist of songs chosen over the radio and online by fans will make up the music icon's set on Friday ...Published: 22 Apr 2014 at 14:49hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Tuku Greatest Hits Concert postponed
Oliver Mtukudzi's Greatest Hits Show, which was set for independence eve, April 17, 2014, has been moved to next week Friday, April 25, to avoid a clash with the Independence Gala set for the same tim...Published: 16 Apr 2014 at 15:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tuku plans Independence eve Greatest Hits concert
Zimbabwe's most internationally renowned music ambassador, Oliver Mtukudzi, is planning a greatest hits concert in Harare on April 17, the eve of Zimbabwe's Independence Day celebrations. It will be ...Published: 25 Feb 2014 at 10:51hrs | | by Arts correspondent
Tuku to release 62nd album
The legendary Oliver Mtukudzi and his group The Black Spirits be releasing the 62nd album when Tuku returns from his overseas tour, the Standard reported.The musician is...Published: 26 Jan 2014 at 16:02hrs | | by Arts reporter
Tuku comes to Bulawayo, to share stage with Jeys and Sulu
SUPERSTAR Oliver Tuku Mtukudzi, back in the country after a successful European tour, is set to perform in Bulawayo on 20 September at Amphitheatre.He will be joined on stage by Sulumani "Bat...Published: 12 Sep 2013 at 04:26hrs | 20 | by Entertainment Reporter
Ex-Tuku members release new album
Long serving Black Spirits member, Namatai Mubariki-Chipanga has released her debut album that she worked on with her husband Charles Chipanga.The album is titled 'Grace Moments'.Namat...Published: 29 Aug 2013 at 15:12hrs | 1 | by arts reporter
Oliver Mtukudzi, Canada Concerts
Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi is arguably the most powerful creative force to emerge from Zimbabwe in the last three decades. Carefully balancing compelling rhythms and accessible melodies with insig...Published: 07 Aug 2013 at 22:24hrs | 3 | by Ngoni Kundishora
Mtukudzi to stage 2 shows in Canada
Superstar Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi, currently on tour of the United States, is expected to stage two shows in western Canada - one in Edmonton on May 4 and Winnipeg the next day.The "Pasai Njer...Published: 24 Apr 2013 at 08:05hrs | | by Entertainment reporter
Dudu Manhenga launches album No. 5
One of Zimbabwe's top afro-jazz musicians, Dudu Manhenga, will this afternoon launch her fifth album, a debut worshipping project to reaffirm her faith in God.The 11-track album ground-b...Published: 24 Apr 2013 at 04:14hrs | | by Entertainment reporter
Tuku back from the US tour
Superstar Oliver Mtukudzi returned home on Sunday ahead of the charity match at Rufaro Stadium this Saturday where musicians take on the football legends. Mtukudzi, or simply Tuku, performed ...Published: 22 Jan 2013 at 04:52hrs | | by Entertainment Reporter
Zhakata dismisses reports of quiting to become a pastor at Makandiwa's church
SELF-PROCLAIMED King of Zora, Leonard 'Karikoga' Zhakata has dismissed news that he has quit his 20-year-old music career to pursue pastoral duties at UFIC, a denomination led by prophet Makandiwa....Published: 04 Jan 2013 at 08:22hrs | 4 | by Staff Reporter
Weekend entertainment guide for Bulawayo and Harare revelers - June 15th
A weekend entertainment guide for Bulawayo and Harare revelers.BULAWAYOHorizon...Published: 15 Jun 2012 at 05:21hrs | 19 | by Alois Sibanda
Tuku part ways with Black Spirit members
Oliver Mtukudzi and four members of his Black Spirits backing band have parted company after failing to agree on pay and other working conditions.SW Radio Africa spoke to marimba player Cha...Published: 01 Sep 2011 at 05:53hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
Tuku's band in car accident
Members of Oliver Mtukudzi's band, The Black Spirits, were on Saturday morning involved in a car accident, while coming from Bulawayo where they had performed.They held a show at Amphitheatr...Published: 04 Jul 2011 at 04:14hrs | 2 | by Ndou Paul
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