Zim music superstar Oliver Mtukudzi dies

Music legend, Oliver Mtukudzi, has died.

He was 66.

Popularly known as ‘Tuku,’ Mtukudzi died at the Avenues Clinic in Harare this afternoon after being ill for some time.

Tuku, who started his music career in the 70s before rising to international stardom in the early 1980s, toured several countries and was endorsed by many companies as their brand ambassador.

Tuku also contributed immensely to the nurturing of Zimbabwean music talent and collaborated with a number of local as well as international musicians.

Mtukudzi produced more than 60 albums which had hits such as Nyanga Yenzou, Neria, Tozeza Baba, Dzoka Uyamwe, Kunze Kwadoka and Hear Me Lord, among others.

Meanwhile, the government of Zimbabwe has expressed its deepest condolences following the passing on of Tuku.

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has sent a message of condolence on his behalf on behalf of government and the ruling Zanu PF party.

The Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Cde Monica Mtsvangwa said the nation had been robbed of an icon and an ambassador whose music spread love, peace, unity and tolerance.

ZBC