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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, suggesting that Mtukudzi, who passed away…

Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 12:14hrs | 79 | by Staff reporter

Mtukudzi's widow gets cheered by a morally bankrupt society

Daisy Mtukudzi, the widow of renowned Zimbabwean music icon Oliver Mtukudzi, received a brand new Toyota Fortuner on Tuesday, gifted by controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo. This gesture comes amid Chivayo's involvement in a corrupti…

Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 10:11hrs | 969 | by Staff reporter

Farewell Dr. Charles Muzuva Mungoshi

As I did farewell our champion, hero, mind liberator and academic warrior, I must admit that we have been left with a seat too high to occupy and a bar not that easy to reach. We shall write but the style and content shall never be the sam…

Published: 18 Feb 2019 at 11:00hrs | 198 | by Tapiwa Kapurura

Chamisa please grow up

I WAS laughing loud last week when I read the story, "Chamisa rapped for Tuku funeral antics". I asking myself if Mr Chamisa was crazy or what. Such attention-seeking gimmicks are not something we would expect from a politician. For a pres…

Published: 03 Feb 2019 at 17:35hrs | 13886 | by Terrence Musekiwa

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 at a ceremony to celebrate the appointment of Joic…

Published: 31 Jan 2019 at 10:28hrs | 688 | by Luke Tamborinyoka

Zanu-PF, MDC Chamisa trade insults over Tuku funeral

THE death of music great and national hero Oliver Mtukudzi, while uniting a weary country at least for a few days, also exposed the abiding paranoia of President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his administration, the opposition MDC has said.Mnanga…

Published: 29 Jan 2019 at 08:27hrs | 2156 | by newzimbabwe.com

'Tuku was a clever politician'

At the peak of Zimbabwe's liberation struggle (1975 to 1979) a group of brave local musicians rose to offer morale to the fighters and the supporting masses.Oliver Mtukudzi, together with Thomas Mapfumo, Zexie Manatsa, Tineyi Chikupo and S…

Published: 28 Jan 2019 at 15:38hrs | 16 | by Maxwell Sibanda

Mtukudzi grabs world headlines

THE death of Oliver Mtukudzi grabbed newspaper headlines around the world befittingly demonstrating the global influence of the Afrojazz icon's work and personality.Newspapers around the world mainly in Africa acknowledged Tuku's impact on…

Published: 27 Jan 2019 at 19:02hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter

Mtukudzi's journey was not rosy

Tuku, it was a great honour for me to share that small portion of your journey of life. Yours was a very long journey in those short 66 years that you lived. It was a journey full of ups and downs, sorrows and smiles. You took it on with t…

Published: 26 Jan 2019 at 16:56hrs | 19 | by Chirikure Chirikure

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 industry not only in Zimbabwe and the Af…

Published: 26 Jan 2019 at 12:48hrs | | by Staff Reporter

Tuku - The Fallen Elephant

Surprisingly depressing.An uplifting mentor.An International Motivational tool.A depicter of life changing melodies.Everywhere I hear people chanting,Tuku! All over.Dr Tuku gone but wondrous works will not fade.Samanyanga.The Elephant that…

Published: 25 Jan 2019 at 14:47hrs | 879 | by Gerald Tapiwa Moyo

What TUKU confided in me about Shepard Mutamba - may his death unites us

The mountain has collapsed, the nation lost one of its on songbird, icon, selfless spirit, hero and the son of Mbuya Nehanda. Just like (Ndabaningi Sithole, Lookout Masuku, Edgar Tekere, Morgan Tsvangirai) Oliver Mtukudzi qualifies to be b…

Published: 24 Jan 2019 at 14:06hrs | 24 | by Don Chigumba

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 him one of his biggest hits: Rova Ngoma Mutavara.…

Published: 24 Jan 2019 at 11:17hrs | 16 | 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 glittered at home and abroad.Zimbabwe w…

Published: 24 Jan 2019 at 09:28hrs | 23 | by Methuseli Moyo

Majaivana rejected Tuku

TO demonstrate how serious he was when he vowed never to sing again, self-exiled musician Lovemore "Majee" Majaivana rejected Oliver Mtukudzi's plea for him to come back home for a few shows, and even went to the extent of turning down the…

Published: 07 Oct 2018 at 08:44hrs | 11 | 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 music superstars' band.The music superst…

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 artistes who will curtain raise for Tuku as he launche…

Published: 15 Jun 2018 at 07:03hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter

Why Tuku may be more loved than Mapfumo

After receiving a rousing reception at the Robert Mugabe International Airport earlier on Thursday, Thomas Mapfumo sat sedately on one of the chairs at the Star FM's studios, ready to give what would be his first interview back in Zimbabwe…

Published: 22 Apr 2018 at 10:07hrs | 19 | by Staff rpeorter

Tuku-Mutamba tiff goes a gear up

The Shona, who have a rich language in terms of its idioms, proverbs and other wise sayings have one which says Rina manyanga hariputirwi (literally translated: That which has horns can not be covered). Intrinsically it means the truth wil…

Published: 26 Mar 2018 at 10:40hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter

Tuku to headline Gwanda Gospel fest

Superstar, Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi who turns 65 in September will celebrate his birthday in style with a performance at the annual Gwanda Gospel Festival next month.Festival organisers said the Unicef Goodwill Ambassador who is regarded by …

Published: 03 Aug 2017 at 08:39hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter

Tuku serenades Chivayo's marriage ceremony guests

Wicknell Chivayo and his fiancÃ©e Sonja Madzikanda after the marriage ceremonyMusic guru Oliver Mtukudzi serenaded guests at the marriage ceremony of businessman and socialiate Wicknell Chivayo and his fiancÃ©e, Sonja Madzikanda in Harare …

Published: 18 Jul 2017 at 06:40hrs | 1748 | by Staff reporter

Tuku Honorary Dinner fast approaching

LONDON - Zimbabwe's revered musician, Oliver Mtukudzi will be honoured this coming Saturday, April, 22 at an exclusive event in London dubbed Tuku@65. The honorary gala will pay tribute to the king of music and his illustrious 40 year…

Published: 18 Apr 2017 at 14:18hrs | 332 | by Tidi Kwidini

Tuku lines up mega birthday bash

Music superstar Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi has lined up a series of monthly shows with different artistes as a build-up to a mega bash to mark his 65th birthday set for Pakare Paye Arts Centre on September 22.The monthly celebratory concerts w…

Published: 26 Jan 2017 at 05:38hrs | 209 | by Staff reporter

False death rumour distresses Mtukudzi

Zimbabwean music legend, Oliver Mtukudzi - who like President Robert Mugabe has been falsely reported as having died many times - was once again left fuming yesterday after a dubious overseas-based website and social media claimed that he …

Published: 15 Dec 2016 at 05:22hrs | 1139 | by Staff reporter

Tuku & Macheso Invade UK For Massive Album Launches

Call this tour the clash of the titans, name it Zim's Gallaticos or simple think of it as Home Away From Home, this is a tour dubbed Tuku-Macheso Reloaded.  It's not called Reloaded for nothing, it's a packed fun filled joint. UK reve…

Published: 21 Jul 2016 at 21:10hrs | 817 | by Ezra Tshisa

Tuku, Zahara divide Harare

THIS week, two high profile South African artistes - Ringo Madlingozi and Zahara - will jet into the country for two separate shows that are set to split Harare's music loving populace.Madlingozi joins superstar Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi at h…

Published: 29 Nov 2015 at 10:00hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

There can only be one Tuku

THE media is vibrating once again on Tuku's fame and fortune. There is a deliberate onslaught on his private life far off the musical icon's successful career path.Narrow and shallow- minded critics have launched heinous plunder and slande…

Published: 11 Apr 2015 at 09:09hrs | | by Morris Mtisi

'Oliver Mtukudzi disowns daughter'

An upcoming book revealing sensational secrets of Zimbabwe's international music legend Oliver Mtukudzi sheds light on the musician's strained relationship with his daughter, Selmor, also a singer.Titled Tuku Backstage and set to be publis…

Published: 14 Sep 2014 at 10:39hrs | 24 | by Staff reporter

Tuku to be honoured in London tribute dinner

Legendary musician and Zimbabwe's foremost cultural ambassador, Oliver Mtukudzi, is to be honoured at a star-studded dinner to be held at a top London hotel on Saturday 29 November. Organised by exclusive events specialists, Black Tie Mana…

Published: 25 Aug 2014 at 19:24hrs | 20 | by Staff Reporter

'I wasted time at school,' says Tuku

Music superstar Oliver 'Tuku' Mtukudzi bemoans the time he wasted pursuing academic studies that he had no passion for.The 62 year old internationally recognised music icon who has just returned from a three-month world tour believes he co…

Published: 09 Apr 2014 at 13:58hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter

Tuku Canadian Concert morphing into a Zimbabwe Solidarity Tour

Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi, arguably Zimbabwe's most internationally known acclaimed artist, having graced notable U.S late night shows such as the David Letterman late night show; is the biggest international Zimbabwean concept to come out of…

Published: 13 Aug 2013 at 17:15hrs | | by Tsungai Chipato

Zahara, Tuku show tonight at HICC

The posters are up, the stage is set and all that is left is for Zahara to arrive at the Harare International Airport today at midday. The "Loliwe" singer, who is headlining the show of the week at the Harare International Conference Centr…

Published: 08 Mar 2013 at 04:54hrs | | by Entertainment Reporter

Tuku, Zahara set for duet

He has collaborated with Africa's finest, among them Siphokazi, Cesaria Evora, Ringo Madlingozo, Jaziel Brothers, Judith Sephuma and several local acts - yet there is still one that could shock many. Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi's camp is franti…

Published: 03 Mar 2013 at 05:38hrs | | by Mtandazo Dube

Oliver Tuku Mtukudzi 'dying' inside

He may be the COLOSSAL embodiment of a realisation of the Zimbabwean dream and arguably Zimbabwe's most prized 'export' to the rest of the world, but the mega musician Oliver 'Tuku Rudaviro' Mtukudzi is crumbling and dying inside.He has no…

Published: 23 Sep 2011 at 09:14hrs | 25 | by Deputy Editor RM

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