Africa’s music legend Oliver Mtukudzi, died Wednesday of an undisclosed ailment.
Oliver populary known as Tuku by his fans was known for his afro pop music performing for decades throughout Africa, as well as in the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada.
“The purpose of a song is to give life and hope to the people & heal the broken hearts.” ~ Oliver Mtukudzi
RIP to the music legend Oliver Mtukudzi #RIPOliverMtukudzi pic.twitter.com/UDjlyYGUSC— Africa Leadership Dialogues (@AfricaLD) January 24, 2019
My sincerest and most heartfelt condolences to the friends, fans and families of Oliver Mtukudzi. At the very least your light shines on with all the incredible music you made and the people you touched along the way. The world lost one of the greatest! #RIPTuku #RIPMtukudzi pic.twitter.com/PVZnSsugvx
— Chris Kirubi (@CKirubi) January 24, 2019
Thank you @suzannaowiyo for coming through to help us celebrate Oliver Mtukudzi today morning on #DayBreak @citizentvkenya He taught us so many lessons, may many honor him by learning from him and his music! #RipOliverMtukudzi pic.twitter.com/avFwd74JQh
— Willis Raburu (@WillisRaburu) January 24, 2019
A lot has and is being said abt th Great Oliver Mtukudzi. Indeed he was a great musician bt plz don’t compare him wt th Greatest @ThomasMapfumo uko kwava kuserisei uko pic.twitter.com/0Zf26zxnJK
— Mdhara Maposa (@MaposaShupie) January 24, 2019
Zimbabwe’s music icon has died touching millions all over the world
How did #Tuku‘s music impact you?“It’s the people. I get all of my inspiration from the people.” – Oliver Mtukudzi#RIPTuku #RIPOliverMtukudzi #AfricaSokoni #ThursdayThoughts #Zimbabwe #Greatness pic.twitter.com/faHqwM70fz
— Cebile Bangeni (@BangeniCebile) January 24, 2019