A giant has fallen, Zimbabwe and indeed the whole world is poorer without Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi.

President Dr. Thokozani Khupe and the MDC-T family mourns with the Mtukudzi family, Zimbabwe and the global community today.

It is with sadness that we say good bye to one of the greatest musician of our time, Oliver Mtukudzi. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones as we mourn the death of a Zimbabwean music legend.

We will forever appreciate how the legendary Oliver Mtukudzi preserved his heritage and built bridges of African unity, while simultaneously making us appreciate the universality of music.

However his legacy and work lives on and will continue to inspire generations to come. Olivet affectionately known as “Samanyanga” was a visionary par excellence and a unifier. Zimbabweans must draw inspiration from him especially at this difficult time of hate and division and unite in our diversity for the greater common good.

As we mourn, we also celebrate his life and the positive contribution he made through his music to every Zimbabwean. His music unified us as one people, one nation.

There are people that contribute much to a country in time of peace that they deserve to be recognized as national heroes. Oliver Mtukudzi is one of them.

He contributed immensely to the music and arts industry nationally and internationally. His music was filled with so much wisdom and depth that could turn around livelihoods and communities.

It’s a very dark time for Zimbabwe. Our hearts are heavy, our Legend Oliver Mtukudzi has passed on. Africa and indeed the world has lost a great music icon, a legend whose music touched millions of people the world over. Tabatwa panorwadza moyo.

Thank you for sharing your talent with Africa and beyond. May your Soul Rest In Eternal Peace.

Linda Tsungirirai Masarira
MDC-T National Secretary for Information and Publicity