Zimbabwean afro-jazz legend Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi, who died this week, has been declared a national hero, President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced Thursday — a rare honour for a non-politician. The internationally-acclaimed star died Wednesday at the…
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‘Drop in, play, learn’: Zimbabwe music legend Tuku’s open door to new talent
If you’ve ever dreamt of playing alongside Afro-jazz legend Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi, just drop into his studio in Zimbabwe and pick up an instrument. Mtukudzi — one of Africa’s most famous and admired musicians —…
Oliver Mtukudzi, Just A Band, Winyo for #KorogaFestival
Last week Capital Lifestyle shared the exciting news of music icon Oliver Mtukudzi’s forthcoming performance at the 7th edition of Koroga Festival. This week, we’re ecstatic to report that Just A Band and Winyo will…
Zimbabwe’s Afropop legend Oliver Mtukudzi to headline #KorogaFestival
One of the most prolific musicians hailing from Zimbabwe, Oliver Mtukudzi, with a career spanning more than 40 years, is a virtuoso in his home country and the African continent. Keeping with the tradition of…
Blankets & Wine: All eyes on Mtukudzi, Dempsey
The Blankets and Wine team are getting themselves a high profile Zimbabwean artist as a birthday present when they turn three years old this weekend. Oliver Mtukudzi, whose simple but explosive energy never fails, will…