Legendary African Jazz Musician Oliver Mtukudzi Passes Away Aged 66
Legendary Zimbabwean and African jazz musician Oliver Mtukudzi has passed away.
Mtukudzi, nicknamed Tuku, passed on while receiving treatment at Avenue Clinic in Harare, where he was rushed on Tuesday after falling ill.
In a tweet on Wednesday, MTV Base South Africa confirmed news about the singer's demise.
“It is with sadness that we say Rest In Peace to one of the greatest musicians of our time, Oliver Mtukudzi. Thank you for sharing your talent with Africa and beyond,” says MTV Base.
Mtukudzi, who has 58 music albums to his name, died at the age of 66. His family is yet to release a statement confirming the death.
He was a businessman, philanthropist and a goodwill ambassador for United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) in the Southern African region.
Comments (9)
Ndugu Mtukudzi:
Hata ingawa kiwiliwili chako kimeondoka duniani, kazi uliyofanya kwa upande wa muziki haitaondoka duniani. Muziki wako utadumu milele na milele.
Ulikuwa kweli msanii wa nchi ya Zimbabwe,
Bara la Afrika, na pia duniani nzima.
Poleni sana nyote mliofiwa. Nawapeni mkono wa tanzia.
Teacher Wanjiku "Wanafunzi toeni kamusi zenu mwangalie maneno haya, kiwiliwili na tanzia"
Ahhh RIP . I love this song with Eric Wainana;
https://youtu.be/Xz0yImPiCXY
So sad.In 2016,I was privileged to open for him in Tampa Florida.Great human being. RIP tuku.You will live for ever through your music.
You Maxiley welcomed him in Florida? Wow!
@Yes,Ihave a band that plays all types of African music,plus salsa,reggae, ska,and pretty much what funs want.
We had great fun with Tuku.Zimbambeans had travelled as far as from Georgia,Alabama,but must were from Florida.
One of these days shall disclose the band.Stay tuned.
A simple google and now we know who you are ***wink***
@ Maxiley: Ndugu yangu,
Ingekuwa bora kama ukiwaalika (invite) watu wote wanaochangia (contribute) maoni yao kwenye Mwakilishi ili waje Florida na kusikia muziki mtamu wa kutoka Bara letu la Afrika.
Good idea Imara.I will talkto my byddies,and see what we can do..