@kikoddyo1: Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi was a legendary Zimbabwean musician, businessman, and philanthropist whose career spanned over four decades, making him one of Africa's most globally recognized cultural icons. Born on September 22, 1952, in Highfield, Salisbury (now Harare), he began his musical journey in 1977 when he joined the Wagon Wheels band alongside Thomas Mapfumo. Developing a highly distinct, unique fusion of traditional Zimbabwean Shona Mbira rhythms, South African Mbaqanga, and contemporary pop, his signature style became universally celebrated as "Tuku Music." Throughout his prolific career, Mtukudzi released a staggering 67 studio albums, utilizing his soulful, husky voice and masterful acoustic guitar skills to capture the hearts of audiences worldwide. Beyond entertainment, his music served as a powerful vehicle for social commentary, gently but fearlessly tackling sensitive topics such as HIV/AIDS awareness, poverty, domestic violence, and political corruption. His immense cultural impact and dedication to human rights earned him prestigious accolades, including being named a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for the Eastern and Southern Africa region. Tragically, the music icon passed away on January 23, 2019, at the age of 66 due to complications from diabetes. In recognition of his unparalleled contributions to the nation’s arts, culture, and social fabric, he was officially declared a National Hero by the Zimbabwean government—the first musician ever to receive this singular, historic honor. Today, his enduring legacy continues to thrive through his vast discography and Pakare Paye Arts Centre, an institution he founded to nurture young, emerging Zimbabwean creative talents.

PHUTI RONNIE :

🙏🙏🙏🙏 Rest in peace duku

2Gel :

I wil always remember u bro Oliver

Lucia :

Rest in peace your music🙏

user8153050888244 :

From which country?

Mugweri Francis :

It was sung at the peak of the HIV/ AIDS pandemic. He was lamenting about the rate of infections and deaths about his fellow Zimbabweans!☺️☺️☺️

M A N G A L I S O :

we remember your music

Ropafadzo Makuni :

The lyrics of this song jumped borders

Global Super Furniture Mart :

Rip

Sindisiwe Mthembu :

We mic him a lot with his nice musjc

Y&E SIIM :

MHSRIP

user3223618685911 :

We love you 💗😘

Robinnah :

Continue resting taata🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼💔💔🙏🙏

jaka :

sethu :

Mugweri Francis :

Zimbabwes Oliver Mthukuzi. A shona.music icon, late! I enjoyed that hit in SA about 15 years ago!😂😂😂

Mugweri Francis :

Oh! Toddy,what shall we do!?🤣🤣🤣

Monica :

RIP 🙏🙏

Sindisiwe Mthembu :

❤️❤️❤️❤️

user1450272469142 :

I like the message in this song ...rip

James b. :

Rest in peace our legendary

mahad k phone 📱 :

rip 🙏 🪦

Peter obala :

am from Kenya, but I really love the this song..!!

Innocent G :

in uganda but love his music

Winnie :