Daisy Mtukudzi, widow of the 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 recently gifted to her by ex-convict Wicknell Chivayo.
Pictures circulating on social media show the white Toyota Fortuner with significant damage to the front passenger side, indicating a collision with another vehicle.
Daisy is currently at the centre of a family dispute involving her stepdaughters, Sandra and Selmor, who accuse her of abuse dating back to their childhood.
When Chivayo gifted her the car on September 1st, he described it as a token of appreciation for Oliver Mtukudzi’s enduring legacy.
Chivayo’s gift to Daisy raised eyebrows, particularly given the recent tensions between her and her stepdaughters, Sandra and Selmor Mtukudzi.
This strain became evident during the inaugural Oliver Mtukudzi International Festival of the Arts (OMIFA), where Selmor experienced an emotional breakdown and was unable to perform.
In a recent interview, both Selmor and Sandra spoke candidly about the mistreatment they felt from their stepmother, Daisy.
They recalled painful memories of feeling abandoned and neglected during their childhood. For instance, Sandra described being left to fend for herself at a young age and feeling excluded from family gatherings by Daisy.
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Daisy Mtukudzi, Oliver Mtukudzi's widow, got into a car accident in Harare in a car gifted by Wicknell Chivayo. The car had damage from a collision with another vehicle. Daisy is in a family dispute with her stepdaughters Sandra and Selmor, who say she abused them. Chivayo gave Daisy the car as a thank you for Oliver Mtukudzi’s legacy, causing tension with the stepdaughters. At a recent event, Selmor had an emotional breakdown. Both stepdaughters talked about feeling mistreated by Daisy during their childhood.

Daisy Mtukudzi Involved In Car Accident

Controversial Zimbabwean socialite Wicknell Chivayo has gifted Daisy, the widow of legendary musician Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi, a fully paid 2024 Toyota Fortuner as a token of appreciation for Tuku’s enduring legacy.
In a post on his social media pages on Tuesday, October 1, Chivayo celebrated Tuku’s musical genius, highlighting the profound wisdom in songs like “Hazvireve rudo handina,” “Mutserendende,” and “Right Direction.”
He claimed that Tuku’s music resonated with listeners and transcended international borders.
Chivayo said Tuku’s contributions were pivotal in unifying the nation during the liberation struggle and in the post-independence era, inspiring the oppressed black majority to fight for political liberty and equality.
He claimed that this led to Tuku being declared the first musician to receive national hero status, earning a place at the national shrine alongside other liberation war heroes. Added Chivayo:
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As I continue to celebrate his Excellency PRESIDENT E.D Mnangagwa’s birthday i decided to recognize the IMMENSE contribution by Dr. OLIVER “TUKU” MTUKUDZI to the music fraternity and socio-political landscape in Zimbabwe.
On that note, I say a big CONGRATULATIONS to MRS DAISY MTUKUDZI , the one and only official wife of the late great legend, whom I was introduced to prior to TUKU’s sad demise.
Please go and see my brother KELVIN at Auto-Expo Car Sales on Cleveland Rd in Milton Park, opposite Prince Edward Boys High School.
Your beautiful BRAND NEW 2024 TOYOTA FORTUNER 2.4D is fully paid for and ready for collection immediately.
Please accept this small token of appreciation for your late husband’s significant and priceless contribution to the music industry.
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Chivayo’s gift to Daisy has raised eyebrows, particularly given the recent tensions between her and her stepdaughters, Sandra and Selmor Mtukudzi.
This strain became evident during the inaugural Oliver Mtukudzi International Festival of the Arts (OMIFA), where Selmor experienced an emotional breakdown and was unable to perform.
In a recent interview, both Selmor and Sandra spoke candidly about the mistreatment they felt from their stepmother, Daisy.
They recalled painful memories of feeling abandoned and neglected during their childhood. For instance, Sandra described being left to fend for herself at a young age and feeling excluded from family gatherings by Daisy.
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Wicknell Chivayo gave Daisy Mtukudzi, the widow of musician Tuku, a new car as a thank you gift for Tuku's music. Chivayo said Tuku's music inspired people in Zimbabwe. Tuku was a hero for his music and his work during the liberation struggle. Chivayo paid for the car in full and told Daisy to go pick it up. There are some family problems between Daisy and Tuku's daughters, Sandra and Selmor. The daughters say they felt ignored and mistreated by Daisy when they were young.

Wicknell Chivayo Gifts Daisy Mtukudzi A Brand New Toyota Fortuner

Sandra Mtukudzi, the eldest daughter of the late musician Oliver Mtukudzi, has claimed that her stepmother, Daisy Mtukudzi, made her share meals with the family pet when she was young.
Sandra also claimed that Daisy ensured she did not receive the same privileges as her siblings in the Tuku household.
In a recent interview with DJ Ollah on his podcast, Sandra, along with her sibling Selmor, shared these experiences growing up with their stepmother.
The Mtukudzi siblings have been in the public eye recently due to a festival held at Pakare Paye Arts Centre to honour their late father.
Sandra described their upbringing under Daisy’s strict rules, alleging that there were times when Daisy only allowed her to eat food meant for the family dog, while her siblings, Sam and Samantha, received better treatment.
Sam, now deceased, and Samantha are Daisy’s children with Oliver Mtukudzi, whom he married after his first marriage to Melody Murape. Melody is the mother of Sandra and Selmor. Said Sandra:
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I would be told that I had to share the pot with the dog. We had a dog called Kwanai and while others were eating rice, I would be told that I would get my sadza from the same pot as Kwanai.
Sandra claimed that on another occasion, she had got home to discover that her family had moved, leaving her in an unfurnished house. She said:
I remember an incident that happened when we lived in Kwekwe at a place called Glenwood. I was 16 turning 17 at that time.
I knew my mum (step mum Daisy) and dad were building in Norton although I didn’t know that there was a house being built during that entire time. Everyone else knew about the house but I didn’t because I wasn’t supposed to know.
So when the house was done, I remember they called people from church for a farewell. That’s when I found out that they would be moving but I was not told the date when this would happen.
Then a few days later I met people in town telling me that they had seen my father around. So I thought that when I arrived home, I would find my parents at home.
When I got the house was empty. I was so touched. People had gone to their new home and I was left with the garden boy in an empty home.
</blockquote>
She also claimed that when she was young, she felt like she was treated worse than the family maid. Said Sandra:
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I remember the day, we were told that we were going to a party. As children, we were excited at this but then the next day, we saw only Sam and Samantha preparing for the party.
I, on the other hand, was given a heap of laundry I needed to do. We had a maid but somehow I felt I was below the maid. Even in the house, Sam and Samantha had their rooms that were well prepared but I shared one with the maid.
</blockquote>
It was really painful and this is not just about the bedroom. It felt that I wasn’t appreciated or loved like the other children.
Sandra said that since their father was often on tour, it was hard for him to see the mistreatment they experienced. She felt that sometimes he appeared to be overwhelmed by Daisy.
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Sandra Mtukudzi says stepmom made her eat dog food and treated her badly compared to siblings. She shared her experiences growing up in Tuku household. Claims she was not treated well like her siblings. Step siblings Sam and Samantha received better treatment. Sandra felt like she was below the family maid. She also shared an incident where her family moved without telling her. Sandra believes her father didn't see the mistreatment because he was often on tour. The siblings have been in the spotlight due to a festival honoring their late father.

Sandra Mtukudzi’s Shocking Claim: "Daisy Fed Me Dog Food"

In a podcast interview with DJ Ollah 7 on Thursday, Selmor and her sister Sandra, daughters of the late music icon Oliver Mtukudzi, criticised their stepmother, Daisy.
This interview followed Selmor’s experience at the inaugural Oliver Mtukudzi International Festival of the Arts (OMIFA) at Pakare Paye Arts Centre in Norton over the weekend.
Initially not included in the lineup, Selmor was added after a public outcry. However, she left the stage in tears after performing just one song.
Sandra is Tuku’s eldest child from his marriage to Melody Murape, making her and Selmor siblings. Sam (now deceased) and Samantha are Tuku’s children with Daisy.
During the podcast, Selmor said that she struggled to manage her emotions after receiving a warm reception from fans. She said:
<blockquote>
It was my first time performing at the Pakare Paye stage after the death of my father. I became emotional when we arrived only to see my father’s office locked. When I appeared on stage, I was touched by the people who showed me love.
</blockquote>
Selmor also dismissed claims that her playlist was targeted at her stepmother, Daisy, adding that she was shocked by her omission by the OMIFA 2024 organising team led by her half-sister Samantha. She said:
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During my show, I always start with the song “Changu Chiiko,” and then “Seiko’ with a low tempo.
We then shift gears as we proceed as has become the norm at our shows. People who frequent our shows know our playlist better and that playlist was not targeted at anyone…
I was pained when I realised that I had been omitted from the initial line-up for the festival. I only got an invitation via e-mail on short notice.
To my surprise, the organising team started planning this event in June.
</blockquote>
Selmor (41), said he was willing to participate at family events. She said:
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It’s quite unfortunate that they keep on excluding me from family events. I was also shocked when the festival organisers claimed they had omitted me from the line-up because they had a small budget.
To my surprise, I have never asked for payment to perform at family events. I was also shocked when the organisers told me that they had a tight budget for the show.
</blockquote>
She said their late father, Tuku, had high hopes for the family and wanted them to collaborate on a song before he died. Said Selmor:
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His situation was difficult because of Mama (Daisy) who didn’t want us to be close to him.
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Selmor paid tribute to her late half-brother Sam, saying he was a level-headed man. She said:
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He was a different person altogether. He knew his bloodline. At one point, he bought an expensive watch for her sister Selby after an international tour.
</blockquote>
She appealed to the public to disassociate her husband Tendai Manatsa, from the Mtukudzi family drama. Said Selmor:
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Tendai should not be included in this issue. He is only a son-in-law who should not be dragged into this matter.
</blockquote>
Meanwhile, Selmor’s elder sister, Sandra, claimed that Daisy was the stumbling block in uniting Tuku’s family. Said Sandra:
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Before our father died, he sat down with all his daughters, including Samantha, and advised us to unite.
He advised us to plan family events together. To my shock, she appears to have forgotten all that our dad has taught us.
I was shocked that there was a family event which was held in Madziva before the festival where Mama (Daisy), Samantha and Faith attended.
The exclusion is not only about Selmor, but all of Tuku’s daughters and family members.
</blockquote>
Sandra, who travelled from the United Kingdom for the festival said she was willing to unite the family. She said:
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I am open to dialogue and anything that can unite you as a family. Family events should also be in harmony and unity. We are open for a mediator to come and unite this family.
When I was going to college while staying with Mama (Daisy) in Norton, I was always in arrears.
It was a private college where I was learning with kids from rich backgrounds.
Things normalised after Dad contacted the principal to inform him about everything which was needed in school.
</blockquote>
Sandra also described Daisy as embodying the archetype of a typical stepmother, characterising her as both wicked and selfish. She said:
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I stayed with Dad for a long time while she was with my stepmother after I finished school. I can’t lie, it was a difficult situation. A lot would happen.
I would always see that there was favouritism for children. I remember this incident in Glenwood, Kwekwe, I was 16, and dad and his new wife were building a house in Norton, the green house.
I was not informed about the house, even though other children knew. After the house was done, Dad came to bid us farewell. I didn’t know the date they were moving out.
</blockquote>
Sandra said a few days later, people said that they met Tuku in town. She said:
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I went home and it was a sorrowful state. I was hurt. The house was empty and I didn’t know where they went.
</blockquote>
Daisy recently claimed that she was a victim of cyberbullying, as people have portrayed her as cruel to her stepdaughters.
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Selmor and Sandra Mtukudzi, daughters of the late Oliver Mtukudzi, criticized their stepmother Daisy in a podcast interview. Selmor felt emotional at a music festival honoring her father, where she was added to the lineup last minute. She expressed hurt at being excluded from family events and claimed her stepmother kept them away from their father. Sandra also spoke out against Daisy, describing her as a difficult stepmother. They both want to unite the family and are open to mediation. Daisy has been accused of favoritism and selfishness by Sandra. Daisy claimed she is a victim of cyberbullying.

Selmor And Sandra Mtukudzi Criticize Stepmother Daisy In Candid Podcast Interview

Selmor Mtukudzi’s stepmother, Daisy, claims she is a victim of cyberbullying, as people have portrayed her as cruel to her late husband Oliver Mtukudzi’s daughter.
In an interview with <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/mtukudzis-widow-opens-up-on-selmor-drama/">The Herald</a> on Sunday night, following Selmor’s abrupt departure from the stage during her first song at the inaugural Oliver Mtukudzi International Festival of the Arts (OMIFA) at Pakare Paye Arts Centre in Norton, Daisy said that “the drama” was beyond her control.
Selmor ended her performance almost immediately, despite being allocated a two-hour prime slot, while other performers had just under an hour.
Sandra Mtukudzi, Tuku’s eldest child and Selmor’s mother’s firstborn, was flown in from the United Kingdom by Daisy to attend the festival but was unable to persuade Selmor to complete her act. Selmor’s husband, Tendai Manatsa, also failed to convince her to continue.
Daisy said that while the world witnessed Selmor’s “drama”, she felt unfairly judged on social media. She said:
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At least the world has witnessed all the drama. I know people will still attack me, but what have I done to deserve this embarrassment?
We did our best to accommodate the entire team, but this drama was beyond my control. I will leave it to God and the world to judge us.
</blockquote>
Besides all the drama, Daisy said she thoroughly enjoyed the festival as people came in numbers. She said:
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Honestly, I thoroughly enjoyed the festival as people came in numbers.
It was not about Daisy or whoever, because we were commemorating an icon here.
Of course, the drama occurred, but we were supposed to respect our legend.
</blockquote>
Virginia Mukwesha, daughter of the late Mbuya Stella Chiweshe, travelled from Germany to attend the festival.
Mukwesha expressed her disappointment with Selmor’s conduct, saying if Selmor was not prepared for the event, she should have chosen to stay home. She said:
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I was shocked by her conduct because walking off the stage was a sign of disrespect. If she was not ready for the event, she should have stayed at home.
The drama was too much because fans forked out their money to come and celebrate Tuku’s legacy.
Selmor was given the right platform to showcase her talent and prove her worth as a musician.
Instead of celebrating her father’s legacy, she will now be remembered as a drama queen who spoiled the event.
</blockquote>
Among the performers at the event were Gemma Griffiths, Bryan K, Hope Masike, Jah Prayzah, and Tamy Moyo, among others.
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Daisy, Oliver Mtukudzi's wife, is upset because people are saying she was mean to Selmor, Oliver's daughter. Selmor left a music festival early, and Daisy says it was not her fault. She tried to convince Selmor to stay, but she wouldn't. Daisy is sad about the online criticism. She still enjoyed the festival, which many people attended to remember Oliver. Another person at the festival, Virginia, was disappointed with Selmor's behavior. She says Selmor should have stayed home if she wasn't ready for the event. Meanwhile, other artists performed at the festival like Jah Prayzah and Tamy Moyo.

Daisy Responds To Online Criticism After Selmor "Drama" At Mtukudzi Festival

Selmor Mtukudzi, daughter of the late legendary musician Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi, ignited controversy over the weekend when she walked off stage after performing just one song during the inaugural Oliver Mtukudzi International Festival of the Arts (OMIFA).
What was intended as a celebration of her father’s legacy at Pakare Paye in Norton quickly turned into a family dispute, with reports suggesting that Selmor felt snubbed at the event.
Initially excluded from the lineup, Selmor was added to the list of performers following public outcry, as the festival aimed to honor the late music icon.
However, her emotional performance on Saturday night did not go as planned; she broke down and left the stage after just one song. She said:
<blockquote>
I have wanted to be on this stage for so many years but was always denied the chance.
If it weren’t for you, my supporters, I wouldn’t be here. How long will you keep fighting for me? I wonder if the dead can hear.
I want to thank my father, who worked hard to build this wonderful place, but what he wanted is not what’s happening now… How long will I be treated like an outsider at my own father’s events?
</blockquote>
Despite attempts by her sister Sandra, husband Tendai Manatsa, and Tuku’s legendary dancer Eric “Piki” Kasamba to comfort and encourage her to continue, Selmor was unable to resume her performance.
Social commentator Tawona Shadaya criticised Selmor for her “drama,” saying she should grow up. He wrote on X:
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Selmor Manatsa (no longer Mtukudzi) is a perfect example of what happens when a child inherits a parent’s bitterness
This is a married woman in her 40s who is still making drama over her father’s legacy &amp; inheritance. It’s clear to anyone with common sense, she’s simply bitter her father Oliver Mtukudzi left her mother &amp; married another woman. Left everything to that woman
Even when Oliver was alive, she was always dramatic &amp; very disrespectful to the extent that when he passed away they were not on talking terms
She has been in the music industry for over 2 decades &amp; the only thing she’s known about is her drama with her step mother. Many young female artists have come &amp; forged their own names, but here she is clinging to her father’s glory
Does she even know why his father dumped his mother for Daisy?
Lesson: Children should not pick sides in their parents’ affairs
</blockquote>
In response to Shadaya, UK-based Zimbabwean lawyer Brighton Mutebuka suggested that Oliver Mtukudzi may bear some responsibility for the discord within his family, implying that he likely failed to foster unity among them. He wrote:
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1. There are levels to the “blended” family concept. I am fortunate enough to encounter this a lot in my line of work.
2. The biggest challenge often isn’t about who the other parent “picks.”
3. It’s often about maintaining a healthy &amp; intimate relationship that safeguards a child’s mental, emotional &amp; physical well-being adequately after moving on.
4. Parents who move into new relationships &amp; create new families tend to struggle to meet their previous obligations.
5. In the end, the previous relationships tend to break down &amp; evolve into mudslinging, estrangement, deprivation &amp; toxicity.
6. In many cases, the quality of the relationship between a parent &amp; child that’s retained following a divorce is dependent upon the social skills, insight, character &amp; integrity of the successor spouse in the new relationship.
7. How a new relationship or family starts &amp; how the previous one ends also materially &amp; significantly impacts the family dynamics moving forward.
8. Maybe a lot of people simply don’t introspect enough on all of the above before “moving on.” Finally, we can only generalise &amp; speculate when we don’t have all the facts in a given situation!
</blockquote>
Another user, LynneM, expressed sympathy for Selmor, suggesting that she is grappling with the trauma of a broken home, stemming from her father’s decision to marry another wife and the feelings of abandonment that followed. She wrote:
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Selmor represents a lot of children/adults who are from broken homes, where fathers starts looking after children of women they are with and neglecting their responsibilities they committed to unprovoked, the trauma of being a VICTIM of a broken home is ageless, it transcends the generations… if care is not taken, this spills over and becomes a chain reaction, it is WRONG, to neglect children because of differences with spouse, the brokenness that comes with this process, breaks more and more homes!
Selmor Mtukudzi is justified to a larger extent, though Daisy 🌼 might feel that she worked hard for what she jointly owned with her husband, she should remember that she married a married man &amp; she should carry her cross! There are a lot of Selmors out there kungoti they are not famous #TheStruggleIsReal
</blockquote>
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Selmor Mtukudzi, daughter of Oliver Mtukudzi, left a music festival after 1 song. People said she felt left out. She wanted to perform on stage for a long time but was not allowed. Her family tried to cheer her up, but she could not continue singing. Some people said she was causing drama because she was mad at her stepmother. Others said her father might be the cause of the family problems. It is important for parents to take care of their children's feelings, even after getting divorced. Selmor's actions show that family problems can affect everyone.

Selmor Walks Off Stage After One Song At Oliver Mtukudzi Festival

Daisy Mtukudzi, the widow to the late musician and national hero Oliver Mtukudzi has claimed that some family members rejoiced following the deaths of Tuku and his son Sam.
Mtukudzi died of heart failure related to diabetes in January 2019 while his son Sam and his sound engineer, Owen Chimhare, died in a car crash along the Harare-Bulawayo highway in 2010.
Speaking in an interview on Star FM, Daisy claimed that some of the Mtukudzi family members did not grieve Tuku and Sam’s death. She said:
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I thought when you are family you are united, but I realised that some family members were happy with the death of my child (Sam).
Even after the death of my husband, some were not hurt at all but happy.
When someone dies they need to rest in peace and people should not talk about them in bad taste, but people love people’s belongings more than the person.
Sam’s death is still painful to me. He was a young man, who had managed to work hard for his name.
At the age of 21, he already had a house. I was firm on him and he had to learn the hard way, that’s why many hate me for it.
</blockquote>
Daisy said many people thought that Mtukudzi’s estate was going to crumble in her hands but she said she has managed to keep everything in order. She said:
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Many have said Pakare Paye will crumble and his (Tuku) legacy will fade, but I have been trying to keep it safe and it’s still going on. They have said it won’t take a year, but it’s now three years.
People have said that I have been selling Tuku’s cars, but I have all the cars.
Even his friends have visited and taken pictures at the house with the cars.
I am currently using Tuku’s car, which is privately marked Tuku and I won’t even change the plates.
</blockquote>
She said that she loves Mtukudzi’s children with his first wife, and added that Pakare Paye studios were open for everyone, including Selmor.
Mtukudzi’s widow is the sole beneficiary of the legendary musician’s estate after a law firm filed a one-page will indicating that Daisy Kudzai Mtukudzi will inherit all movable and immovable property.
The musician’s children – Samantha, Sandra, Selmor and Sybil – and other family members were left out.
Movable properties include a Land Rover Discovery, Nissan NP200, Tata bus, Tata truck and a Challenger trailer.
Mtukudzi also left an undisclosed amount of cash in his FBC Bank (Belgravia) account.
<h4>More: <a href="https://thestandard.newsday.co.zw/2022/06/12/family-members-rejoiced-when-tuku-sam-died-daisy/">The Standard</a></h4>

Family Members Rejoiced When Mtukudzi, Sam Died - Daisy

Daisy Mtukudzi spoke to Power FM about her life with the late music icon. Watch the video below.
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WATCH: Tuku's Widow Daisy Speaks About Her Life With The Late Musician

Legendary Musician, the late Oliver Mtukudzi’s widow opened up about life after Tuku 8 months after her husband’s death. Daisy responded to questions sent to her by the Sunday Mail and said life after the iconic musician’s death was hard because they were always together. She also hinted that they may release some of the songs Tuku was working on before his death.
Responding to The Sunday Mail Daisy said;
<blockquote>To be honest, it has been very difficult for me because Tuku and I were always together. In as much as we know he is no more, to me he is still there, that is why I’m doing his birthday. I’m doing this as I have always done it for him every September.
Yes, Tuku had an album. We have it and have plans for it in the near future. It is not one album — there is plenty of material, though we do not want to make it an issue for the public for now</blockquote>
Daisy also spoke about Pakare Paye Studios and said she will stick to Tuku’s dream.
<blockquote>The plans had already been set by Tuku and the plan is to continue with the same wish and vision. The Pakare Paye Ensemble still exists, bands come to rehearse at the studio as they always did when Nzou (Tuku) was there</blockquote>
This coming Friday at Glamis Arean a Tuku memorial concert will be held. Tuku’s daughter Selmor, Macheso, Winky D and Jah Prayzah are the local artists expected to perform while MICASA and James Sakala from Zambia will be the international stars to grace the event.
More: <a href="https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/tuku-bash-daisy-creeps-out-of-her-shell">The Sunday Mail </a>

Tuku's Widow Opens Up About Life After Tuku

Daisy Mtukudzi and another family member, Vennah Muchakagara have been appointed by the Master of High Court as joint executors to the estate of the late music icon Dr Oliver Mtukudzi.
The duo was appointed following a decree meeting attended by at least 15 family members during which it was unanimously agreed that the pair be executors. The late musician’s widow, daughters, sisters, and other relatives also attended the meeting.
The Will left behind by Dr Mtukudzi gave Daisy all movable and immovable property. It also appointed Chibune &amp; Associates as executor, but the parties settled for the two family members considering that the law firm in question was now non-functioning.
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TUKU's Estate: High Court Appoints 2 Executors

There are various theories as to why the legendary Zimbabwean musician Oliver Mtukudzi chose to give all his possessions to his wife Daisy and nothing to his four children Samantha, Selmor, Sandra, and Sybil.
Mtukudzi’s long-time publicist and veteran journalist, Shepherd Mutamba claimed last week that the decision was motivated by Tuku’s hatred of his daughters. He said:
<blockquote>He had so much hatred for his daughters that it would bring even Satan to tears. But if his son Sam was alive I bet he would have helped ease the tension. That boy was ahead of his time.</blockquote>
Meanwhile, an extract from Mutukudzi’s interview with Mai Chisamba six years ago proposes a diverging theory. During the interview, Mutukudzi said he believed children should work for themselves. He said:
<blockquote>Children should work for their own money and not expect handouts from their parents. A child should be empowered so that they are successful in life. A child that is given money or a car by their parent . . . you’ll have destroyed their future. They won’t know how difficult it is to save and buy a car.
So when you die, who do you think will keep on dishing out things like that to your child? No one. . . A child should be taught how to get these things on their own.</blockquote>
<div class="code-block code-block-6">It could be true that he wanted to avoid spoiling them, but, it remains important to consider that Tuku’s relationship with his daughters was sour. The media is awash with cases where Tuku clashed with Selmor. She is reported to have lamented at severally over her father’s absence in her life whilst he was assisting other upcoming artists.</div>
 
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Why Tuku Didn't Leave His Wealth To His Children

Following the recent revelation that the late Zimbabwean icon Oliver Mtukudzi left his entire fortune in the hands of wife, Daisy, legal experts have opined that fighting the will would be a wild goose chase.
It is believed that Tku left nothing for his children who could have expected something from him. The recently revealed Will reads:
<blockquote>I hereby bequeath all my properties, share and shares in any company or companies or entities to my wife, Daisy Kudzai Mtukudzi born on the second of February 1959.</blockquote>
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<div>One legal expert who spoke to NewsDay Life &amp; Style said:</div>
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<blockquote>All adult children, even minors, can be part of the beneficiaries, but there is no provision in the law that they should benefit. But the advantage of minor children is that they can have recourse to the law if the deceased had the legal duty to provide for them.
Selmor and others are self-supporting adults so the chances of successfully challenging the will are very remote, unless if there are allegations of some form of interference (in the drafting of the will), but they need to prove that.</blockquote>
The legal practitioner said that Tuku had a right to draft the will the way he liked although the will can be challenged.
There are some who believe that the will must have been drafted when Tuku was not in good books with Selmor and her mother.
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Challenging Tuku's Will A Wild Goose Chase - Legal Experts

The late national hero Oliver Mtukudzi’s Will and Testament was filed with the Master of High Court by a Harare law firm, four months after his death.
The one page Will shows that “Tuku” left all movable and immovable property to surviving spouse Daisy Kudzai Mtukudzi.
He left out all his children and family members. The Will was filed on April 15 by Thoughts Deme Attorneys at Law. The Will and Testament read in part:
<blockquote>I, Oliver Mtukudzi, born 22 September 1952, presently domiciled in Zimbabwe, hereby cancel and annul all former wills and cordials and declare this to be my last will and testament.
… I hereby bequeath all my properties, share and shares in any company or companies or entities to my wife, Daisy Kudzai Mtukudzi born on the second of February 1959.</blockquote>
Since Mutukudzi’s death, daggers have been drawn among family members forcefully competing for his property. Apparently, the family members were unaware of the existence of a will.
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Mtukudzi Left Entire Estate To Wife Daisy, Nothing For Children

Daisy Mtukudzi, the widow of the late Oliver Mtukudzi has reportedly dissociated her family from any events being held with the Mtukudzi name attached. This has come after Oliver Mtukudzi’s daughter from his first marriage, Selmor Mtukudzi, initiated music events branded “KwaTuku”.
A message apparently from Daisy Mtukudzi circulating on social media says:
<blockquote>“We would like to distance ourselves from any events or gatherings that are being held for Mtukudzi as a family as we are still grieving. It is not going well with our family to realise that there are various individuals out there who are now cashing in because of our loss. We officially announce that there is no event or initiative that is being blessed or initiated by the family as of now.”</blockquote>
A Sunday Mail writer comments that strangely Pakare Paye Arts Centre, the home of Oliver Mtukudzi’s music business run by one of Daisy’s daughters, has hosted music events where artists like Jah Prayzah, Thomas Mapfumo and Mbeu have performed.
Selmor has said she will continue with the events.
More: <a href="http://news.co.zw/sunday-mail/">The Sunday Mail</a>

Daisy Mtukudzi Dissociates Family From Selmor's KwaTuku Gigs

In an interview with The Chronicle, Oliver Mtukudzi’s former manager Nicodemus Manyame talked about how Tuku met Daisy and how the late musician composed his songs.
He said Daisy was working in a shop when she met Tuku. Manyame said Mtukudzi wrote the song “Svovi yangu” which he dedicated to Daisy within a week. Said Manyame:
<blockquote>Daisy Mushonga went to Globe and Phoenix Secondary School in Kwekwe. She was working in a shop at Old Mbizo Shopping Centre when she met Tuku. I remember when Tuku wrote the song “Svovi yangu” for Daisy, she would visit us while we were working on the song but she never knew about it. We kept it a secret until it was released. This was when I witnessed his composing prowess because it did not take a week to be written but it went on to be a hit. He went on to record many songs based on reality like “Ndafunga Dande” which he wrote after spending almost two months on a European tour.</blockquote>
More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/former-manager-speaks-about-tuku/">Chronicle</a>

Mtukudzi's Former Manager Narrates How Late Musician Met Wife Daisy, Composed Svovi Yangu

Music critics have urged Daisy Mtukudzi, wife to veteran singer Oliver Mtukudzi, so spend more time practising and grooming her voice before she takes to stage again. This follows her distinctly off-key performance at the just ended Harare International Festival of Arts (Hifa). Daisy joined her husband on stage for the song “Haasi Masanga”, the couple’s first collaboration since they got married.
Music critic Reward Muchini said:
<blockquote>Studio is different from stage because in the studio the voice can be tuned to make it sound better but on stage you will be using your raw voice. He should groom her first before any other moves.</blockquote>
Another critic David Mudzada said:
<blockquote>It is good to have her on stage since they have a song together but she needs serious grooming otherwise they might be going in the wrong direction,</blockquote>
More: <a href="http://www.herald.co.zw/daisy-mtukudzis-moments-of-shame/">Herald</a>

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