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Musician Jah Prayzah said that the late national hero Oliver Mtukudzi inspired many artistes to pursue musical careers.
The multi-award-winning musician, whose real name is Mukudzeyi Mukombe, paid tribute to Zimbabwe’s heroes and heroines on Heroes Day in a message posted on the social media site Instagram on Monday. He wrote:
<blockquote>
On this special day, (Heroes Day), we reflect on the sacrifices made by those who fought for our freedom and independence.
We honour their bravery, commitment and remember that our nation’s story was shaped by their unwavering dedication.
I also want to shine a spotlight on our modern-day heroes. Those who are continually pushing boundaries and paving the way for others.
People like the late great Dr. Oliver Mtukudzi, whose music not only touched our hearts but inspired countless local artists to pursue their dreams.
The country’s heroes are not just those in the history books, they are in our communities, our schools, our fields of arts, sports and business.
They strive daily to make Zimbabwe a better place for all of us, and their impact can be felt by us all.
Let us celebrate both, those who laid the foundation for our nation and also those who are building upon it.
They too are our heroes, and they deserve our full respect and recognition.
Here is to the heroes of yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
May we continue to grow and thrive, united by our shared love for Zimbabwe.
</blockquote>
Mtukudzi, popularly known as Tuku, died in 2019 aged 66 and was declared a national hero.
Tuku became the country’s first artiste to be declared a national hero.
After Tuku’s death, Jah Prayzah recorded a tribute track “Gamuchirai” in honour of the legendary musician.
More: <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

Pindula News

Jah Prayzah Pays Tribute To Tuku, Says His Music Inspired Many

The music fraternity today celebrates the legacy of the late music superstar <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Oliver_Mtukudzi">Oliver Mtukudzi</a>, four years after his death.    
Tuku, as the late icon was affectionately-known internationally, <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/oliver-mtukudzi-dies/">succumbed to diabetes-related complications </a>at Avenues Clinic on 23 January 2019 aged 66.
One of the most celebrated Zimbabwean musicians ever, Mtukudzi’s glittering career spanned nearly four decades with 67 albums under his belt.
His daughter Selma took to microblogging site Twitter to remember her father. She said:
<blockquote>
 “4 years since you left dad, we miss you dearly.”
</blockquote>
Gospel musician <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Mathias_Mhere">Mathias Mhere </a>wrote on Facebook:
<blockquote>
“Four years ago on this day, we lost a legend. Dr Oliver Mtukudzi, continue to rest in peace baba vedu, our hero. Ndakaita rombo rakanaka ndikaimbawo song navo.
</blockquote>
Veteran broadcaster <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Ezra_Tshisa_Sibanda">Ezra Tshisa Sibanda </a>described Tuku as  a legend whose legacy goes beyond music.
He wrote on Facebook:
<blockquote>
“It’s been 4 years since you left us Nzou. No amount of time can heal the sorrow of your passing away. It’s hard to accept the fact that you aren’t here anymore. Not a day goes by that you don’t cross my mind. You left this world for long years ago, but your memories are still fresh in our minds. The great legendary and iconic musician Oliver Mtukudzi was not only a musician but a humanitarian, a unifier and sought to strengthen his community through deeds as well as music. May you rest peacefully in heaven.
</blockquote>
Mtukudzi, who was<a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/oliver-mtukudzi-declared-national-hero/"> declared a national hero,</a> was <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/oliver-mtukudzi-buried/">buried in his rural hometown —Madziva.</a>

Tuku Remembered 4 Years After His Death

<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zex_Manatsa">Zex Manatsa</a>‘s widow, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Stella_Manatsa">Stella Manatsa</a>, has died. Her death comes 8 months after the death of her husband.
<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Tendai_Manatsa">Tendai Manatsa</a>, the couple’s son who is married to <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Oliver_Mtukudzi">Oliver Mtukudzi</a>‘s daughter, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Selmor_Mtukudzi">Selmor Mtukudzi</a>, posted the update on social media this Tuesday. He said:
<blockquote>
My mother passed away this morning. We just lost my father 8 months ago. I am not ready for this. Zvakadhakwa izvi 
Rest in peace momz. Love you so much
</blockquote>
Zex was a retired Zimbabwean singer, songwriter, and bass player. 
Stella and Zex Manatsa had their wedding at Rufaro Stadium on August 25, 1979. It attracted about 50 000 people. <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Thomas_Mapfumo">Thomas Mapfumo</a>, Tineyi Chikupo, Manu Kambami and many others performed on the day. Oliver Mtukudzi was supposed to perform but he had an urgent commitment on the day. 
Stella and Zex Manatsa had six sons. 
<h2><a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h2>

Zex Manatsa's Widow, Stella, Dies

The late musician Oliver Mtukudzi’s daughter Selmor has promised her fans that her son will soon release his first song.
In a Facebook post, Selmor said her son had for some time been nagging her to open a YouTube channel for him and she has finally relented. Wrote Selmor:
<blockquote>#UPDATE1: My son has been bugging me for a youtube channel of his own and I have been putting him off in the hope of protecting him from this harsh industry.
A lot of people thought he was good and I opened a channel for him. Please subscribe to it, we need 1k subscribers before we release his first song. https://youtube.com/channel/UCS3ng8nDZ2UxznOaK8HUrwQ Thank you for all your support 🙏🏾 #TukuMusicLivesOn</blockquote>
Watch Mtukudzi’s grandson play the guitar in the video below:
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WATCH: Oliver Mtukudzi's Grandson To Release First Song

<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Oliver_Mtukudzi">Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi</a>‘s grandson, the son of his daughter <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Selmor_Mtukudzi">Selmor Mtukudzi</a> is seen in the following video playing the guitar with his father. Mtukudzi who succumbed to diabetes on 23 January 2019, was a talented musician and a commendable guitarist. In the video below his son-in-law and his grandson are seen playing one of his songs Hear Me Lord.
The video was shared on Twitter by Selmor,  and she said she her son has been asking her to open a YouTube account for him:
<blockquote>
My son has been bugging me for a youtube channel of his own and I have been putting him off in the hope of protecting him from this harsh industry. Do you guys think he is ready?<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HearMeLord?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HearMeLord</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TukuMusicLivesOn?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TukuMusicLivesOn</a> <a href="https://t.co/UrGg8YJBEm">pic.twitter.com/UrGg8YJBEm</a>
— 👑SELMOR (@SelmorMtukudzi) <a href="https://twitter.com/SelmorMtukudzi/status/1354003471687692288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2021</a></blockquote>
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WATCH: Tuku's Grandson Playing The Guitar

<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Selmor_Mtukudzi">Selmor Mtukudzi</a> has remade Ngwarai, her father, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Oliver_Mtukudzi">Oliver Tuku Mtukudzi</a>‘s song, in honour of the departed iconic musician who died two years ago on the 23rd of January. Watch the video below for more.
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WATCH: Selmor Mtukudzi Remakes Tuku's Ngwarai

Kenyan Musicians have redone Oliver Tuku Mtukudzi’s hit song, Todii, changing lyrics to send a message on how to fight the deadly coronavirus.
The initial song, Todii, by Tuku was on HIV and AIDS.
Watch the video below for more.
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WATCH: Kenyans Redo Oliver Mtukudzi's Todii For A Coronavirus Song

Selmor Mtukudzi the daughter of the late music icon, Oliver Tuku Mtkudzi has released a tribute to her father. The songstress bemoans the death of Tuku which she says left her with great pain. Watch the video below for more.
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More: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XADGTFzhOQg">Selmor Mtukudzi</a>

WATCH: Selmor Mtukudzi's Tribute Song To Her Father Oliver "Tuku"

On this day, 23 January, last year, Zimbabwean music icon, Oliver Tuku Mtukudzi passed on. To remember and celebrate his life, we present below a video in which Tuku performs live with his now late son, Sam.
Watch the video below.
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<video controls="controls" height="180" preload="metadata" width="326"><a href="https://t792ae.c2.acecdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/TUKU-AND-SAM-LIVE.mp4">https://t792ae.c2.acecdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/TUKU-AND-SAM-LIVE.mp4</a></video></div>
More: <a href="https://twitter.com/TichRay/status/1089253968516141056">Tich Ray</a>

WATCH: As We Remember Music Icon, We Present TUKU And SAM Live Performance

PICTURES: Remembering Tuku

One of Zimbabwe’s, and indeed Africa’s, greatest musicians, Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi, died today in 2019. The music legend, who declared a national hero following his death, is remembered today.
Here are some pictures recalling the memory of Samanyanga’s music career.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Mtukudzi is buried at his family rural home in Madziva.
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<blockquote>
<ol>
<li><a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Vimbai_Zimuto"> Vimbai Zimuto</a> has been in the arts industry for nearly two decades</li>
<li>She spent 3 years working with <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Oliver_Mtukudzi">Oliver Mtukudz</a>i</li>
<li>She is a mother of 2 daughters</li>
<li>She is a bona fide follower of the Holy Word and a believer in God, On the other hand she is a self-confessed traditionalist and culturist.</li>
<li>Her ex husband is Dutch</li>
<li>Her boyfriend is the one who pays for her photo shoots including the nude ones</li>
<li>She belives not exposing nudity is one of the reasons why HIV is still rampant in the country.</li>
<li>She is an orphan, she raised by her grandmother</li>
<li>She believes nudity is purity</li>
</ol>
</blockquote>
More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/the-other-side-of-vimbai-zimuto/">The Herald</a>

9 Things You Probably Didnt Know About Vimbai Zimuto

Tocky Vibes, real name Obey Makamure and Soul Jah Love have collaborated on a new song called Vakorinde.
The two Zimdancehall artists said the song will be released “soon” and that they drew inspiration for the collaboration from the late musician Oliver Mtukudzi. According to 263Chat, the duo said:
<blockquote>Vakorinde itwo chete look out for that video, Ane nharo nazvo ngaaende anofukunura guva remhondoro kune mhondoro yakasiya yazvitaura (we are the best, those who do not believe this should go and exhume music legend Tuku, he is the one who said this before he died.
Mudhara Tuku vakasiya vazvitaura kuti kune mhondoronyana dzangu dzviri, saka kana uri wechi three usazvinyepera (Tuku said this before he died it is only the two of us, not three).</blockquote>
Before his death earlier this year, Mtukudzi revealed his admiration for the duo. Speaking during an interview with Star FM, the late music legend reportedly said:
I listen to Tocky Vibes and also Soul Jah Love, however, Jah Love overshadows the good message in his music with his poor conduct.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.263chat.com/tocky-vibes-jah-love-join-hands-in-new-song/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">263Chat</a></h4>

Tocky Vibes, Soul Jah Love To Release "Vakorinde" Soon

https://youtu.be/e-Xyquvt2Lk
Nigerian Dancehall artist Patoranking is seen here performing  ‘Tozeza Baba’ a song by the late Oliver Mtukudzi. He performed the song yesterday at Harare International Conference Centre (HICC). Patoranking wore an Oliver Mtukudze vest as he performed.
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More:<a href="https://iharare.com/watch-patoranking-pays-tribute-to-oliver-mtukudzi-by-performing-tozeza-baba/"> iHarare</a>

WATCH: Patoranking Perfoms "Tozeza Baba" In Tribute To Tuku

The family of late music icon and national hero, Oliver Mtukudzi, has issued a statement advising Zimbabweans and fans to be wary of events organised in Tuku’s name without the involvement of the family or the management of the Tuku brand.
Here’s the full statement
<blockquote>As the Mtukudzi family would like to thank everyone who comforted us during the hard time when we lost a son, father, brother, uncle, husband and grandfather, Dr Oliver Mtukudzi.
We appreciate the support shown to us from everyone at this very hard time and we wish that such a gesture be accorded to everyone else at their time of need.
We are still trying to come to terms with the loss of our pillar of strength and as such we have not engaged any organization or individual to organize, plan any events on behalf and for the Mtukudzi family here in Zimbabwe and elsewhere. We would like to distance ourselves from any events or gatherings that are being held in the name of the Mtukudzi family as we are still grieving.
All events that have the endorsement of Tuku Music and the Mtukudzi Family will be posted on the official Tuku Music social media pages, the first such official event being the Cape Town jazz Festival that Dr Mtukudzi was meant to have performed at this year and the show will now be a celebration of his life in music by his backing band the Black Spirits. Facebook is Tuku Musik Official, Instagram is @drmtukudzi and Twitter @TukuOfficial and our email is tukumusicinfo@gmail.com
Having said this we would like to appeal to everyone to respect our wishes to have time to adjust as a family.
Once again we thank you for the love and touching messages of comfort that we continue to receive daily.
Thank you, God bless you all.</blockquote>
Oliver Mtukudzi died in Harare on 23 January 2019, after a battle with diabetes and was buried at his rural home in Madziva. He was declared a National Hero by the government.
Some events are apparently being organised in the name of the family without its approval.
More: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/156469694379128/posts/3067474246611977/">Tuku Musik Official on Facebook</a>

FULL TEXT: Mtukudzi Family Distances Itself From 'Tuku' Memorial Events

WATCH: Selmor Mtukudzi Remembers Her Father Oliver Mtukudzi

In an interview with The Standard, South Africa-based artist Lebani Sirenji, popularly known as Rasta, responded to criticism of his painting of Oliver Mtukudzi.
Sirenji has been criticised for painting portraits of dead celebrities and it is his recent work honouring Mtukudzi which got many social media users angry. Social media criticised the artist for doing a portrait which doesn’t resemble Mtukudzi. However, Sirenji said people do not understand his paintings. Said Sirenji:
<blockquote>My paintings are more than just visual art. It’s a movement, which moves one’s mind to have faith and hope in life. People have mixed feelings over my art because art is done in different ways and many of the pictures that have found their way onto social media are pictures of half-done portraits. People criticise me before the final product which will excite them is not yet out. The people on Twitter have no mercy and are too quick to judge, they don’t know my goals. Even a soccer player may falter and get booed, but come back stronger in the next match.</blockquote>
Rasta said he wants to finish Oliver Mtukudzi’s potrait because when he met the late musician at Bra Hugh Masekela’s memorial last year, he encouraged him to continue doing his work. He said he wants to present the painting and give it to Mtukudzi’s family.
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More: <a href="https://www.thestandard.co.zw/2019/02/03/rasta-insists-tuku-portrait/">Standard</a>

Rasta Responds To Criticism Following Oliver Mtukudzi Painting

Oliver Mtukudzi’s first wife Melody Murape revealed that the late national hero asked for his daughters’ forgiveness for not supporting them while he was on his deathbed.
In an interview with H-Metro, Melody Murape, who is the mother of Mtukudzi’s eldest daughters Selmor and Sandra, regretted not helping his daughters while he has helped other musicians. Melody is quoted as saying:
<blockquote>He said forgive me, my daughters, I have helped a number of musicians, but I have done nothing to you.
The good thing is that he realised it before his death. He (Tuku) even apologised to his daughters and specifically Selmor.</blockquote>
Mtukudzi established his Pakare Paye Arts in Norton where he groomed several musicians and collaborated with others.
In an interview with journalist Wonder Guchu in 2012, Mtukudzi’s daughter Selmor revealed that her father did not support her musical career. She lamented that with her father’s support, she would go places with her musical talent.

Oliver Mtukudzi Asked His Neglected Daughters For Forgiveness Just Before He Died

The late national hero Oliver Mtukudzi’s first wife, Melody Murape was reportedly shunned at her former husband’s funeral as the second wife, Daisy, was feted by relatives. Mtukudzi’s relatives and senior government officials totally ignored Melody.
Speaking at the funeral on Sunday, Mtukudzi’s child with Melody, Sandra, eulogizes her father as having been a unifier. She said:
<blockquote>I am so humbled by the love that you have shown for our father. This father is for us all. I want to share with you one thing that my father has taught me. He was a unifier who has left us united as the children, so I want to thank him for that. I thank you, I love you, my sisters.
My father has unified us as children and even some people whom we had not seen for years, I just want to thank him for that. I want to acknowledge the presence of my mother, as my father was married before to my mother, Melody Murape.</blockquote>
Melody, who is the mother of Mtukudzi’s eldest children, Selmor and Sandra, was married to the late music icon in 1979. They divorced some years later after Mtukudzi married a second wife, Daisy Mushonga.
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Mtukudzi's First Wife Shunned At Funeral, Daughter Sandra Expresses Disapproval

Musician Oliver Mtukudzi was buried yesterday at his rural home in Madziwa, Mashonaland Central province.
He was the first musician to be declared a national hero. His burial in Madziwa was as per the wishes of his family. Mtukudzi’s burial was attended by thousands who came to respect the music icon. Politicians such as  Defence and War Veterans Minister Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri, MDC leader Nelson Chamisa and MDC-T leader Thokozani Khupe were in attendance. Entertainers such as Alick Macheso, Thomas Mapfumo, Neria’s lead actress Jesesi Mungoshi and poet Albert Nyathi were in attendance.

Oliver Mtukudzi Buried

Mtukudzi’s children wanted the remains of their father to be interred at the National Heroes Acre. Mtukudzi died from diabetes on Wednesday afternoon at the Avenues Clinic where he was admitted. He was conferred with the national hero status by President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Thursday.
Mail and Telegraph sources revealed that one of Mtukudzi’s aunts insisted that the late music legend should be buried in his village of origin, Madziva. Said the source:
<blockquote>The children were agreeable that he be buried at the national shrine where they would create a Trust and his grave would serve as a monument and tourist attraction for visitors from across the world just like Michael Jackson’s but one of their distant aunts disagreed with them and opted for Madziwa. They had a series of meetings until the children gave up and succumbed to the aunt’s demands.</blockquote>
A tribute concert was held in honour of Mtukudzi at the National Sports Stadium on Saturday. His body was then airlifted by a military helicopter to his rural home. He will be buried at 2 pm on Sunday afternoon.
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Mtukudzi's Children Wanted Late National Hero To Be Buried At The Heroes Acre

National hero Oliver Mtukudzi will be buried tomorrow (Sunday) at his rural home in Madziva.
Government said it will provide 43 buses to ferry the mourners to Madziva on Sunday morning. Addressing journalists in Harare yesterday, Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Monica Mutsvangwa said 30 buses will ferry people from Harare. Mutsvangwa said there are five buses organised to ferry people from Mashonaland West while five others have been set aside for Mashonaland Central. There will be one bus for each of the remaining provinces. The Mtukudzi family was allocated two buses. Mutsvangwa said the Harare buses will depart for Madziva on Sunday morning ahead of the burial at 2PM.
More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/43-buses-for-tukus-rural-home-burial/">Chronicle</a>

Govt To Provide 43 Buses For Mtukudzi Burial

Chimurenga musician, Thomas Mapfumo headlines a line-up of local musicians set to perform at late music icon, Oliver ‘Tuku’ Mtukudzi’s send-off concert at the National Sports Stadium in Harare tomorrow.
The show, organised by Chipaz Promotions and other local music promoters, will honour the Mtukudzi’s life and achievements. Tuku passed on Wednesday at aged 66. Among the artists set to perform at the event are Charles Charamba, Nicholas Zacharia, Baba Harare, Hope Masike, Sulumani Chimbetu, Enzo Ishall, Freeman and Edith Weutonga. Also featuring on the line-up are, Ex-Q, Jah Prayzah, Alick Macheso, Fungisai Mashavave, Andy Muridzo, among many others.
Reports also linked veteran South African musician, Yvonne Chaka Chaka to a surprise performance at the concert which will be free of charge. Tuku’s burial has been set for his rural Madziwa home in Mashonaland Central.
More: <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/thomas-mapfumo-headlines-tuku-memorial-concert/">NewZimbabwe.com</a>

Thomas Mapfumo Headlines Mtukudzi Farewell Concert

The programme of Oliver Mtukudzi’s funeral has been released.
Find below:
<blockquote>PRESS STATEMENT BY THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION, PUBLICITY &amp; BROADCASTING SERVICES, HON MONICA MUTSVANGWA
Good Evening. This is quite a difficult time for our nation which is in mourning over the loss of our icon Dr Oliver Mtukudzi. The following is the funeral programme starting today:
<ul>
<li>Friday 25.01.2018
<ul>
<li>17:00 Body departs Nyaradzo Willowvale Funeral Parlor for Norton Knowe</li>
<li>18:00 Body arrives at the Mtukudzi Homestead in Norton to lie in state 
  
 
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Saturday 26.01.2019
<ul>
<li>08:00 Body leaves Home to Pakare Paya Arts Centre</li>
<li>09:00 Church service begin</li>
<li>12:00 Church service ends</li>
<li>12:00 Funeral procession departs for National Sports Stadium</li>
<li>12:30 Arrival at the National Sports Stadium Musical Performances by various groups</li>
<li>15:00 Hearse Departs for One Commando barracks</li>
<li>15:30 Helicopters take off for Madziwa</li>
<li>16:00 Arrival in Madziwa Body lies in state 
  
 
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Sunday 27.01.19
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<ul>
<li>14:00 Burial Madziwa 
  
  
  
 
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>30 buses for Harare — these will depart for Madziva on Sunday</li>
<li>5 buses for Mashonaland West</li>
<li>5 buses for Mashonaland Central, and</li>
<li>1 bus each for the other Provinces.</li>
</ul>
2 buses have been availed for the family. 
Tomorrow, 26 January 2019, a church service will be held at Pakare Paye at 9am. Body viewing will also be held there. The National Arts Council in conjunction with other stakeholders has organized a concert in honour of our late National Hero which will be held tomorrow at the National Sports Stadium.
Hon Monica Mutsvangwa 
Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services</blockquote>
 
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Full Text: Oliver Mtukudzi's Funeral Programme

The family of the music icon Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi who passed on Wednesday has released the funeral programme for the musician’s funeral.
The family declined the government’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s offer for the musician to be buried at the National Heroes Acre after he became the first musician to be declared a national hero. Instead, Mtukudzi will be buried at his village in Madziva. Here is his funeral programme.
<ul>
<li>Mtukudzi’s body will lie in state at the musician’s house this evening</li>
<li>Church service at Pakare Paya Arts Centre in Norton at 9 AM tomorrow</li>
<li>At 12:30 body will arrive at National Sports for musical performance &amp; will leave at 15:00</li>
<li>Burial on Sunday in Madziwa, Mash Central at 2 PM.</li>
</ul>
A statement released by the Ministry of Information reads as follows:
<blockquote>Tomorrow, 26 January 2019, a church service will be held at Pakare Paye at 9 am. Body viewing will also be held there. The National Arts Council in conjunction with other stakeholders has organized a concert in of honour Tuku to be held tomorrow at the National Sports Stadium.
The late National Hero, Dr Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi will be buried in Madziva, his rural home, on Sunday 27 January 2019 at 2 pm. Buses have been availed for Provinces and bus schedules will be announced soon.</blockquote>
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Mtukudzi Family Releases Funeral Programme, Govt To Provide Transport For Mourners

The country’s electoral body,  the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has joined the nation in mourning the passing away of music legend Oliver ‘Tuku’ Mtukudzi. The ZEC commissioners, all dressed in black, posted a message on Twitter. The message reads as follows:
<blockquote>The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission joins the Nation in mourning the music legend Dr Oliver Mutukudzi. May His Soul Rest in Peace.</blockquote>
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PICTURES: ZEC Commissioners Mourn Late Music Legend Oliver Mtukudzi

Zimbabwean journalist and blogger, Ranga Mberi, writes a tribute for the late Oliver Mtukudzi:
<blockquote>As the hearse exited the gates of the private hospital, the wind seemed to hush, only for a while, as if to take a breath. In the car park where fans stood were also politicians of all varieties.
In that brief silence, they must all have realised that we had just lost one of our few genuinely good sides. Tuku was the voice that softened the many blows that this country has had to take over the past decades; the wars, the economic crises, the violence and the intolerance.
We were losing one of a few parts of Zimbabwe that we were not ashamed to show the world. Tuku gave us Neria, the song a Kenyan will sing with tears in her eyes, without understanding a single word, and the song the South African customs guy still hums as he stamps your Zimbabwean passport.
Whatever our divisions, we came from the land of Tuku.
In our division and hate, Oliver Mtukudzi was the one happy place we all went to for rest; coming from whatever political side, or from whichever part of town.</blockquote>
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Tribute: "Whatever our divisions, we came from the land of Tuku"

<blockquote>HARARE, Zimbabwe, 24 January 2019 – UNICEF joins with the people of Zimbabwe and music lovers worldwide, to mourn the loss of celebrated singer and songwriter Oliver ‘Tuku’ Mtukudzi, who was a UNICEF Regional Goodwill Ambassador for Eastern and Southern Africa.
Following his appointment in June 2011, UNICEF had the pleasure of working with Oliver Mtukudzi on issues relating to young people’s development and HIV and AIDS prevention. He used the power of music and impactful lyrics to speak out against stigma, discrimination and abuse of children and inspired people at all levels of society to take action on behalf of children.
As a tireless advocate to end child marriage, he composed the emotive song ‘Haasati Aziva’ (‘You can’t pledge your child for marriage’) and most recently, during the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Campaign, he authored a compelling opinion editorial in Zimbabwe’s Herald newspaper, calling for an end to this harmful practice.
<div class="newsd-2nd-advert-incontent" id="newsd-291023461"><ins data-ad-slot="2214215560" id="aswift_1_expand"><ins id="aswift_1_anchor"></ins></ins>UNICEF offers its deepest condolences to Oliver Mtukudzi’s family and Zimbabweans everywhere.</div>
We honour his memory as a champion of children’s rights.</blockquote>
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