Jazz community mourns the loss of legendary musician Oliver Mtukudzi
Jazz lovers around the world are devastated over the loss of 66-year-old musician Oliver Mtukudzi, who died on Wednesday.
Rest in Peace, Oliver Mtukudzi
Scores of individuals have taken to social media to share tributes for Oliver Mtukudzi, who died at the age of 66. He died on Wednesday, 23 January, which also happens to be the death anniversary of Hugh Masekela.
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The Citizen reports that Mtukudzi struggled with his health for over a month.
Nicknamed 'Tuku', Oliver was not only a jazz musician, but also a human rights activist and businessman, and was involved with UNICEF as a "Goodwill Ambassador for Southern Africa Region", it was reported.
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He released 58 albums and had major hits sung in his native language Shona, including 'Todii', 'Neria', and 'Ndagara Nhaka'.
Celebrities have come out in their numbers to pay their respects to the fallen legend.
Africa and indeed the world has lost a great music icon, a legend whose music touched millions of people across the world. RIP Oliver Mtukudzi 😔 pic.twitter.com/buA0279c7Z
— Flint Bedrock (@flintbedrock) 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
Thank you Oliver Mtukudzi for the great music.
— DJ Joe Mfalme (@DjJoeMfalme) January 23, 2019
Rest well... 🙏#RIPTuku pic.twitter.com/73GZEq8V4M
Listen to the smooth sounds of 'Neria' below:
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Check out the snaps from their big day below:
Main image courtesy of AFP