Tributes have been pouring in from across the world mourning the passing of Zimbabwean music maestro Oliver Mtukudzi.
Leading the pack is Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa who mourned Mtukudzi as a true patriot.
“Today we said goodbye to a true patriot. Oliver Mtukudzi, your voice has given us comfort during difficult
Kenya’s Opposition chief Raila Odinga on his part stated that the Todii
“Your question rendered in lyrics, What Shall We Do? May still have no answer. But be assured Africa and the world are struggling with it even as we accept the finality of your death. We will miss your enthralling performances and salute you. Rest in peace Oliver Mtudukuzi,” added Raila.
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Uganda’s Kizza Besigye highlighted that Mtukudzi’s song Wasakara was ringing true, an ideal song for his countrymen.
“White & Black minority rule in Zimbabwe. His song WASAKERA, meaning “You’re too old” that was banned in Zimbabwe in 2001, is highly needed in Uganda today! Fare thee well Freedom Fighter,” disclosed Besigye.
Other tributes for the singer who passed on in Harare on Wednesday include;
'The purpose of song is to give life and hope, to heal the broken hearts,' Oliver Mtukudzi told me in our last chat in 2016. He & Hugh Masekela were always fun, insightful guests for everyone on my old show. Thank you for the music. I'm truly heartbroken today #RIPTuku pic.twitter.com/m34uD6o2dj
— Larry Madowo (@LarryMadowo) January 23, 2019
Oh noooo! Not Oliver Mtukudzi ???? ???? Rest with the angels ???????????? #RIPTuku #RIPOliverMtukudzi pic.twitter.com/u6WFHhpDR8 — SAUTI SOL (@sautisol) January 23, 2019
We were privalidged to share the stage with the great Tuku & have the honor of meeting him in person. He was a giant of a musician & so humble at the same time. We pray the legacy of this great musician lives on forever. Our prayers go out to the family of Oliver Mtukudzi #RIP pic.twitter.com/3zqzGLU9dm — MORGAN HERITAGE (@morganheritage) January 23, 2019
The Steve Biko Foundation has learnt with deep sadness of the passing of Zimbabwean legendary musician and philanthropist, Oliver Mtukudzi. We send our deepest heartfelt condolences to his family and the entire people of Zimbabwe. May his soul Rest In Peace (RIP). pic.twitter.com/c76BjVHPnt — SteveBikoFoundation (@BikoFoundation) January 23, 2019
Tuku my dear brother, tell me it’s not true. Just the other day you checked on me..trying to find out if i was safe after #DusitHotel terror attack. I celebrate you. Africa has lost a true gem, an Icon, a Legend. Shine on my brother. It is well Oliver Mtukudzi #RIPTuku pic.twitter.com/2myy7pzpvV
— Suzanna OWIYO - OGW (@SuzannaOwiyo) January 23, 2019
An icon heart has lost pulse.
A legend has rested.
His music and humility very infectious.
Rest thee well Legend Oliver Mtukudzi ...
Your music will live on for centuries to come.
????: This was after an interview shortly before he launched his 60th Album. #RIPTuku pic.twitter.com/dq9mputQyX— Joy Doreen BIIRA (@JoyDoreenBiira) January 23, 2019
R.I.P Champ. It was an honour to share the same stage with you in Dubai a few years back. #olivermtukudzi pic.twitter.com/pJuDMqfwZH— JuaCali (@juacaliGenge) January 24, 2019
Music maestro Oliver Mtukudzi has died at the age of 67 – on the same date that jazz great Hugh Masekela passed on a year ago. #RIPTuku pic.twitter.com/2Ylt9ZXQvd— Carol Radull (@CarolRadull) January 23, 2019
One old piece from #OliverMtukudzi #RIPTuku pic.twitter.com/PEHdtmDtsp— Robert (@RobertAlai) January 23, 2019
