African Music Legend Oliver 'Tuku' Mtukudzi Dead At 66
Mtukudzi, better known as 'Tuku' and who began his artistic career in the '70s, would go on to release dozens of records and become one of the most celebrated musicians in Zimbabwean history.
Born on Sept. 22, 1952 in Zimbabwe's populous Highfield suburb, Oliver Mtukudzi, known as "Tuku" to his legion of fans, died Wednesday at a clinic in Harare from complications related to diabetes. The news was confirmed by Walter Wanyanya, the late superstar's spokesperson. Mtukudzi was 66.
Mtukudzi began on the news of Mtukudzi's death, Mapfumo writes that "a dark cloud hovers above Zimbabwe." Zimbabwe's current president memorialized Mtukudzi as well, that his country "said goodbye to a true patriot" and that Mtukudzi's voice "gave us comfort during difficult times."
