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Mtukudzi family set to hold separate events in September

LAST year, the family of the late Zimbabwean music legend Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi was thrust into the national spotlight amid a public fallout involving his daughter Selmor Mtukudzi. The drama, marked by Selmor's emotional walk-off from the…

Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 08:30hrs | 279 | by Staff reporter

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

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 after gatecrashing at a party.The unin…

Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 09:03hrs | 3628 | by Moses Chibaya

Daisy Mtukudzi in accident with Chivayo donated car

Daisy Mtukudzi, the widow of the late renowned musician and national hero Oliver Mtukudzi, was involved in a car accident at the Warren Park roundabout in Harare on Thursday morning. She was driving a 2024 Toyota Fortuner, a vehicle recent…

Published: 10 Oct 2024 at 10:46hrs | 3585 | by Staff reporter

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 gesture comes in the midst of an ongoing f…

Published: 01 Oct 2024 at 13:42hrs | | by Staff reporter

Selmor Mtukudzi battles depression amid ongoing family feud

Selmor Mtukudzi, the daughter of late music legend Dr. Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi, is currently grappling with depression stemming from a contentious family feud that has reached a boiling point. The emotional turmoil has left her feeling dish…

Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 11:23hrs | 471 | by Staff reporter

Daisy wanted to shoot Oliver Mtukudzi

Tuku's wife, Daisy, in 2014 revealed sensational secrets about her fights with the superstar, particularly the incident when she wanted to shoot Zimbabwe's international music icon, after he denied paternity of an alleged secret son named …

Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 10:27hrs | | 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, Selmor Mtukudzi, and her stepmother, Daisy, has…

Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 08:41hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Mtukudzi's 'love child' tears family apart

After recent revelations that the late music superstar Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi might have fathered another child, Aaron Chaka, his widow, Daisy Mtukudzi, has publicly accused some of her in-laws of conspiring with Aaron to emotionally abuse…

Published: 19 May 2024 at 10:32hrs | 1864 | by Staff reporter

Mtukudzi tried to avoid Zanu-PF

AT the turn of the millennium, Zimbabwe's government introduced what it called "galas", where top musicians performed at different national events to mark important events in the country's history.These events were notoriously partisan in …

Published: 12 Feb 2024 at 13:51hrs | | by Staff reporter

'Family members rejoiced when Tuku, Sam died'

DAISY Mtukudzi, the widow to the late music superstar Oliver Mtukudzi has claimed that some family members were happy about the deaths of Tuku and his son Sam. Tuku died of heart failure related to diabetes in January 2019 while his son Sa…

Published: 12 Jun 2022 at 09:20hrs | 5 | 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 Dyer.Dyer was a long-time friend of musi…

Published: 21 Aug 2019 at 07:46hrs | 460 | 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 this Saturday at Belgravia Sports Club.…

Published: 19 Jul 2019 at 07:07hrs | 15 | 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 Muchakagara were appointed following an edict mee…

Published: 21 May 2019 at 23:22hrs | 21 | 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 at if their performance at the Selmor Mt…

Published: 31 Mar 2019 at 10:00hrs | | by Staff reporter

US, Canada surgeons honour Mtukudzi

THE late music icon and national hero Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi continues to be honoured, with the United States and Canadian volunteer surgical team under the banner Operation of Hope dedicating its upcoming mission to him.The Operation of H…

Published: 26 Mar 2019 at 06:18hrs | | 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" Mtukudzi's legacy.Selmor's gig is runni…

Published: 15 Mar 2019 at 16:29hrs | 21 | by Sytaff reporter

Cleft surgery mission dedicated to Mtukudzi

An all-volunteer United States and Canadian surgical team, Operation of Hope, will in May embark on a cleft surgical mission in Zimbabwe.The 30-year-old US/Canada-based surgical charity has dedicated its mission, their 26th visit to Zimbab…

Published: 03 Mar 2019 at 10:50hrs | 9 | 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 in the name of the Mtukudzi family as w…

Published: 24 Feb 2019 at 06:33hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Tuku tribute hits snag

MASVINGO Tuku tribute musical concert which was slated for Caravan Park on Friday last week could not take off due to logistical challenges with organisers saying it will be held after February 16. The event was meant to serve as a dedicat…

Published: 04 Feb 2019 at 22:29hrs | 13 | 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 a direct interest in the vast estate of the lat…

Published: 03 Feb 2019 at 11:38hrs | 9229 | by Mtandazo Dube

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

The pain

Zimbabweans are generally known or referred to as patient, polite, soft, dignified â€¦â€¦ bunch of people. Even when one takes too much advantage of these good characteristics sometimes we forgive and let it go but there is a time when its…

Published: 26 Jan 2019 at 08:50hrs | 1432 | by Dr. Takesure Tazvishaya

Tribute to Dr Oliver Mutukudzi - A Disability Perspective

When one reflects on such an artist and icon as is Dr. OLIVER MUTUKUDZI, one finds it difficult to even start writing WHAT'S ON ONE'S MIND about him. Suffice to say, TUKU, as we fondly called him, was multi-talented as an artist, indeed he…

Published: 25 Jan 2019 at 14:37hrs | 31 | by Timothy Mudarikwa

Ailing Mtukudzi misses Coca-Cola awards

Superstar Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi failed to attend the ZBC Coca-Cola winners' prize-giving ceremony held at a local hotel yesterday in Harare due to an undisclosed illness.Popularly known as Samanyanga, Mtukudzi received the "Veteran Musici…

Published: 23 Jan 2019 at 11:42hrs | 13 | 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 Mukundu dedicates a chapter of his book "Follo…

Published: 29 Mar 2018 at 06:34hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Mtukudzi's fans blast Mutamba

Oliver Mtukudzi's fans took to social media to attack journalist Shepherd Mutamba, the author of Tuku Backstage books saying the publications are a case of sour grapes considering that the two used to have a master and employee relationshi…

Published: 15 Mar 2018 at 08:58hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter

Stunning details in Mtukudzi book

Veteran journalist and author, Shepherd Mutamba, has released an explosive, second tell-all book on the life of Oliver Mtukudzi - whom he claims received many gifts from unhinged former first lady Grace Mugabe and also controversially host…

Published: 13 Mar 2018 at 05:47hrs | 1936 | 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. The legend, Oliver Mtukudzi, is ranked at number 10 while the Twenty-four-year-old Tinashe Kachingwe is at a comfortable number 5.Oliver…

Published: 28 Sep 2017 at 13:45hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter

Mtukudzi's moments of shame

Oliver Mtukudzi's wife Daisy could be far from being a musician following her poor stage conduct at the just ended Harare International Festival of Arts (Hifa).Mtukudzi shared the stage with Winky D at ZOL main stage on Friday night.Despit…

Published: 09 May 2017 at 06:24hrs | 12 | 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

Mtukudzi being used by Mugabe, claims Mapfumo

Exiled Chimurenga music legend Thomas Mapfumo has said his colleague Oliver Mtukudzi is allowing himself to be used by the oppressive regime of President Robert Mugabe and his ruling Zanu-PF party.On Wednesday the much-loved Mtukudzi perfo…

Published: 28 May 2016 at 18:41hrs | 13 | by Lance Guma

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 narration has a soft spot in his heart. It…

Published: 20 May 2016 at 06:24hrs | 1941 | by Godwin Muzari

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 | 13 | by Morris Mtisi

Mtukudzi should come clean on HIV status

When Sam Mtukudzi died in that horrible accident in the early hours of March 15 2010, the father Oliver Mtukudzi mourned saying "death had robbed him of his only son".Though the circumstances were tragic, we felt he had lied to the nation,…

Published: 21 Sep 2014 at 11:47hrs | 64 | by Garikai Mazara

Can celebrities ever keep their zips closed?

CELEBRITIES mirror and influence societies.It has become a norm that the so-called celebrities should lead by example, but it has turned out it is too hot to handle as most of them fail to set the pace. It seems a number of male musicians …

Published: 16 Sep 2014 at 08:25hrs | 22 | by Victoria Mushunje

'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

Jameson Vic Falls Carnival Returns for Another Three-Day New Year's Extravaganza

GOLDFISH LIVE, BEATENBERG, OLIVER "TUKU" MTUKUDZI AND WINKY D ANNOUNCED   Last year thousands of festival-goers from across Africa and the world partied into 2014 as the Jameson Vic Falls Carnival lived up to its promise as Afric…

Published: 25 Jul 2014 at 08:49hrs | 4104 | by Staff Reportyer

'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 | 23 | by Tsungai Chipato

Lessons from Oliver Mtukudzi

LAST weekend I went fishing with my former schoolmate Million and after toiling the whole day we caught nothing. I was very discouraged and I openly told Million that I will not go back to the dam until September when it is warmer. On the …

Published: 22 May 2013 at 03:40hrs | 16 | by Ben Chiganze

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 Njere" singer will only return home at the end of Ma…

Published: 24 Apr 2013 at 08:05hrs | 2305 | by Entertainment reporter

Zahara falls in love with Zimbabwe, returns for another date with Tuku

SOUTH AFRICAN singing sensation Zahara, who seems to have fallen in love with Zimbabwe, makes a welcome return to Harare for another date with superstar Oliver Mtukudzi and Alexio Kawara. Organised by CellOne, a leading electronics supplie…

Published: 14 Feb 2013 at 09:04hrs | 15 | by Arts reporter

Tuku is Forbes Magazine's October greatest achiever

Forbes Magazine is an international weekly publication with a circulation of over 900 000 and the company's 19 international licensee editions together reach six million readers worldwide.This magazine provides quite some rare insights int…

Published: 11 Dec 2011 at 07:21hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter

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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