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Steve Dyer and the making of Tuku Music
When Steve Dyer speaks of the late Oliver Mtukudzi, it's as if the Zimbabwean music legend is still with us. In a recent interview with Sunday Life, Dyer reminisced about Tuku in the present tense, su...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 12:14hrs | 66 | by Staff reporter
Did Mtukudzi speak his troubled life in song?
"TATSAUKA pano nekuti paita Tuku, (We passed by because you are playing Tuku music)" my late brother Johannes and his friend Evaristo Chiwara once told merrymakers in Rimuka, Kadoma, in the late 1990s...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 09:03hrs | 3619 | by Moses Chibaya
Chivayo gifts Daisy Mtukudzi a 2024 Toyota Fortuner
Controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo has made headlines once again, this time by gifting Daisy Mtukudzi, widow of the late music legend Oliver Mtukudzi, a brand-new 2024 Toyota Fortuner. The ges...Published: 01 Oct 2024 at 13:42hrs | 1145 | by Staff reporter
Selmor now on Tuku gig line-up
Selmor Mtukudzi has confirmed her participation in the inaugural Oliver Mtukudzi International Arts Festival (OMIFA) following consultations with stakeholders. Initially omitted from the festi...Published: 12 Sep 2024 at 07:04hrs | 221 | by Staff reporter
Selmor excluded from Oliver Mtukudzi International Festival by Daisy
Could the legendary late national hero, Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi, be deeply disturbed by the rising tensions within his family ahead of a festival held in his honor?A rift between his daughter, ...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 08:41hrs | 264 | by Staff reporter
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
Mtukudzi's estate in court over tax evasion
TUKU Music Promotions, represented by the late music icon Oliver Mtukudzi's daughter Samantha Mtukudzi, is today expected to appear in court on allegations of failing to pay income tax returns and val...Published: 04 Oct 2021 at 19:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Selmor's Mnangagwa remark rattles Zanu-PF
AFRO-JAZZ musician Selmor Mtukudzi at the weekend rattled the ruling Zanu-PF party when she expressed her displeasure with government's apparent lack of care for struggling artistes during the COVID-1...Published: 08 Jun 2021 at 06:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mtukudzi's daughter engages Steve Dyer
AFRO-JAZZ songbird and heiress to the Tuku Music throne, Selmor Mtukudzi, is currently in South Africa where she is recording her sixth album under the tutelage of accomplished music producer, Steve D...Published: 21 Aug 2019 at 07:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Steve Dyer dedicates song to Tuku
South African music star Steve Dyer said he has a dedication song for the late Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi titled, "Ko Sale Izibongo - Kufa Izinsizwa", which he will play at the Tuku Concert scheduled for ...Published: 19 Jul 2019 at 07:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Joint executorship for Mtukudzi's estate
THE Master of High Court has jointly appointed Daisy Mtukudzi and another family member - Vennah Muchakagara - as executors to the estate of the late music icon Dr Oliver Mtukudzi.Daisy and Mu...Published: 21 May 2019 at 23:22hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
I didn't ride on Tuku's fame, says Selmor
THE late music icon and national hero Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi's daughter, Selmor - who has been largely touted as heir to the superstar's music throne - said she has worked hard over the years to devel...Published: 14 May 2019 at 07:29hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mtukudzi's last will raises eyebrows
NEARLY four months after the death of music legend Dr Oliver Mtukudzi, a Harare law firm has filed with the Master of High Court, a one-page Will and Testament bequeathing all movable and immovable pr...Published: 30 Apr 2019 at 06:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
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 did not leave a will, 4 more children emerge
CONTROVERSY continues to stalk the family of the late national hero, Dr Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi, as the entire clan gathers today in Madziva to decide how the vast wealth the singer left behind will be...Published: 07 Apr 2019 at 08:28hrs | 5 | 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 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 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 | 11 | 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
Mtukudzi memorial concert shelved
Government has postponed the proposed Tuku Peace Memorial concert which was meant to celebrate the life of the late national hero, Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi. The concert had been pencilled for this Satur...Published: 13 Feb 2019 at 08:39hrs | 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
An ode to Oliver Mtukudzi
Oliver Mtukudzi achieved both in life and in death what our national leaders have failed to do: uniting a deeply polarised and fractured nation.Such was his greatness.In life, he performed...Published: 31 Jan 2019 at 10:28hrs | 5 | by Luke Tamborinyoka
Sex vendor causes stir at Tuku burial
A self-confessed hooker, who was among mourners, distracted people by the way she expressed her loss at the burial of music icon Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi.Only identified as Lydia, the lady cried...Published: 29 Jan 2019 at 14:24hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Catholic priest speaks on Mtukudzi
I didn't intend to write anything on Tuku at this time because there is so much going on out there. The nation and the world is struggling to come to terms with his passing, condolence message...Published: 29 Jan 2019 at 06:35hrs | 2 | by Fr Dominic Tomuseni SJ
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
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....Published: 28 Jan 2019 at 06:56hrs | 12 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mtukudzi will not be buried with thieves as family snubs Heroes Acre burial
Oliver Mtukudzi will be buried in Madziva, Mashonaland Central, after the family passed up the offer of a National Heroes Acre burial.The legendary singer, who died from diabetes on Wednesday ...Published: 25 Jan 2019 at 14:45hrs | | by ZimLive
Linda Masarira's letter to Kirsty Coventry
National Spokesperson of the Thokozani Khupe led MDC Linda Masarira has written a letter to Youth, Sports and Culture Minister Kirsty Coventry advising her to lead in the construction of a National Ar...Published: 24 Jan 2019 at 11:48hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mukanya mourns Oliver Mtukudzi
Thomas Mapfumo has been paying tribute to "great musician" Oliver Mtukudzi, who died on Wednesday.Mapfumo was briefly in the same band as Mtukudzi, the Wagon Wheels, in the 1970s and gifted hi...Published: 24 Jan 2019 at 11:17hrs | 2 | by ZimLive
Tuku a cultural icon, a world changer, a true superstar and legend
ICON. Superstar. Legend. Three words that have been used to describe departed Zimbabwe music icon Oliver Mtukudzi. Mtukudzi thoroughly deserved the accolade. His almost four-decades long music career ...Published: 24 Jan 2019 at 09:28hrs | 13 | by Methuseli Moyo
Oliver Mtukudzi had blood cancer?
The late super star Oliver Mtukudzi might have suffered from blood cancer, journalist Lenin Ndebele reveals.In his tribute to the late global icon, Ndebele says when he was a young journalist ...Published: 23 Jan 2019 at 21:26hrs | 15 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa mourns Tuku
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has sent a message of condolence message to the Mtukudzi family following the death of Dr Oliver 'Tuku' Mtukudzi today.Cde Mnangagwa said he learnt with "a deep se...Published: 23 Jan 2019 at 21:12hrs | | 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
Mukanya, Tuku collabo on cards
Chimurenga Music Company and Tuku Music officials revealed that they are working on a collaboration song of Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo and his former protégée Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi.This...Published: 22 Apr 2018 at 12:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
How Oliver Mtukudzi sheltered a Zimbabwean refugee in downtown Harare
Music is soulful shelter. I became a refugee when I discovered potential life hidden in the works of Mbare-born guitarist Louis Mhlanga and the late Mozambican Afro-Jazz singer Gito Baloi and slowly r...Published: 16 Feb 2018 at 17:07hrs | | by Tafi Mhaka
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 | | by Staff reporter
2 Zimbabwean artists among Africa's Top 10 most bankable artists
Forbes Africa has named 2 Zimbabwean artists named in its Top 10 most bankable artists in Africa list....Published: 28 Sep 2017 at 13:45hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Jah Prayzah: Master of political intrigue
Towering music star Jah Prayzah has joined the list of artistes whose music has been dragged into politics by Zimbabweans yearning for a new leader to take over from President Robert Mugabe who has be...Published: 10 Sep 2017 at 15:48hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
All aboard Mamvemve Express Motorways: Zimbabwe has no soul left brothers and sisters
I adored the soulful action on Thursday nights. Lovemore Majaivana could do the classic leg shuffle and shimmy with resourceful elegance noticeably better than the self-styled godfather of soul James ...Published: 22 Aug 2017 at 07:15hrs | 1 | by Tafi Mhaka
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 | 1 | by Staff reporter
New kid on the block to launch debut album
HARARE - One thing revelers, music fans, critics and pundits, as well as other music industry players should expect from a new kid on the block who is currently riding high, is that he is likely to ta...Published: 21 Apr 2017 at 08:55hrs | | by Garikai Mafirakureva
Oliver 'Tuku' Mtukudzi to perform at Zamfest
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA - It's official, Tuku is coming to Zamfest! Zambeef's Zamfest festival goers are assured of a great line up of music and entertainment as iconic African musician Oliver Mt...Published: 05 Apr 2017 at 17:33hrs | | by Agencies
WanyeMusik takes music industry by storm
SOUTH AFRICA - Most music fans who thought there is no other genre that could take over House music, Rhumba or ZimDancehall, are up for a big surprise, after South African based Zimbabwean singer, dro...Published: 30 Mar 2017 at 15:39hrs | 2 | by Garikai Mafirakureva
Oliver Mtukudzi denied US visa
Internationally-acclaimed musician Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi has been forced to cancel his United States of America tour, after being denied a visa at the US Embassy in Harare as his shows coincide with ...Published: 08 Feb 2017 at 16:44hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Winky D drops new single today
Prolific dancehall singer Wallace Chirumiko - affectionately known as Winky D - will release his highly-anticipated single entitled "Panorwadza Moyo" today. The single features Oliver Mtukudzi and was...Published: 08 Sep 2016 at 06:29hrs | 3 | by Tafadzwa Zimoyo
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
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