@mdara.walle: Who was Oliver Mtukudzi? Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi (1952-2019) was Zimbabwe's most beloved musical icon with over 60 albums in a career spanning 5 decades, he created his own sound called "Tuku Music" a mix of Jit, traditional Korekore sounds, Afro-jazz and soul. He was not just a singer, he was a storyteller, a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, and a voice for the voiceless. He sang in Shona, Ndebele and English, and his music always carried a deep message about life, love, hardship and humanity. About "Tozeza Baba" "Tozeza Baba" is one of Tuku's most powerful and timeless songs it comes from his early 2000s period and was featured on collections like Bvuma (Tolerance) / Wonai era. The meaning is very deep Literally translated from Shona, "Tozeza Baba" means "We are now afraid of Father." The song is sung from the perspective of children watching their home fall apart the lyrics say • Imi baba manyanya Father, you have become too much / too harsh • Baba chidhakwa - Father is a drunkard • Vauya vakoriwa - He has come back drunk again It tells the story of a father who comes home drunk and beats his wife, and the children who now live in fear in their own home. Tuku used this domestic story to address a huge social issue in Zimbabwe at the time domestic violence, alcohol abuse and child abuse. But like many Tuku songs, it had a double meaning many listeners also read "Baba" as a political figure a leader who was supposed to protect the family/nation but now instills fear that is why the song still hits hard today and was even honored by human rights organizations for its stance on women's and children's rights.

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