Oliver Mtukudzi

Quick Facts

Full Name	Oliver Mtukudzi
Occupation	Reggae Singer
Date Of Birth	Sep 22, 1952(1952-09-22)
Age	72
Date Of Death	2019-01-23
Birthplace	Highfield
Country	Zimbabwe
Horoscope	Virgo

Oliver Mtukudzi Biography

Oliver Mtukudzi is one of the most popular and richest Reggae Singer who was born on September 22, 1952 in Highfield, Zimbabwe. Zimbabwean singer and musician with a distinctive musical style that blends different styles, is called Tuku Music.

He is among the only a handful of Zimbabwean artists who have not resisted criticism of the president He is one of few Zimbabwean artists who refrained from criticizing President Robert Mugabe…

He began performing in 1977 when he joined the Wagon Wheels, a band that also featured Thomas Mapfumo and fellow legendary guitarist James Chimombe. They were given the rare opportunity by Paul Tangi Mhova Mkondo, an African nationalist and music promoter, who provided money and resources to the group. With the support of Mutanga, the prayers and blessings of Amai Mutanga, he allowed them to perform at Mutanga Restaurant & Night Club (Pungwe) which, at the time, was the first and only African licensed (obtained by Mkondo) night club available for blacks under Rhodesia’s policy of segregation. Their single Dzandimomotera went gold and Tuku’s first album followed, which was also a major success. Mtukudzi is also a contributor to Mahube, Southern Africa’s “supergroup”.

2003 – Oliver Mtukudzi founded Pakare Paye as an Arts Centre providing a performance platform for developing and fostering young talent in many practical artistic endeavours particularly music, dance, drama, poetry and storytelling. Pakare Paye developed the following artists who are well established in their own rights; Munyaradzi Mataruse (seasoned), upcoming and artists of the moment who also performed on the funeral of Dr Oliver Mtukudzi; Innocent “Answer” Kufakunesu and Ashford “Mbeu” Nyahora. Ashford is well established and went on to perform with Tuku’s family in Cape Town South Africa at the Jazz Festival where Tuku used to be a regular. The Centre benefited from support from different organisations that included the Culture Fund in partnership with the Embassy of Sweden, Nyaradzo Group and many international organisations. One of the famous products of Pakare Paye includes Mtukudzi’s own son Sam, who unfortunately passed on in a car accident in 2010. Sam was a composed musician who could play any instrument and could sing vocals as well. All these prominent students of Tuku perform Afrofusion music that combines jazz and traditional African music and has Tuku touch infused in them. The Centre is also frequented by schools that attend workshops on arts where students get an opportunity to learn that there are various aspects of the music industry they can learn. Some of the schools that visits the Centre regularly include Marlborough High, Mabelreign Girls High, Harare Girls High, Chiedza Primary, Tafara High, Mabvuku High and St Eric’s High, among others. Through Pakare Paye, young Zimbabweans have an opportunity to learn benefits and pitfalls of the music industry as they have the opportunity to interact with veterans in the industry. The Centre provides venues that can be used by musicians and communities for different events.

He got married to Melody Murape from 1979 until 1993. He later got married to Daisy Mtukudzi up until his death in the year 2019. He had five children.

Oliver Mtukudzi Net Worth

Oliver Mtukudzi is one of the richest Reggae Singer from Zimbabwe. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Oliver Mtukudzi 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He began his career from 1977, with Wagon Wheels.

The man is identified by his distinctive loud, deep voice.

Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi (22 September 1952 – 23 January 2019) was a Zimbabwean musician, businessman, philanthropist, human rights activist and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for Southern Africa Region. Tuku was considered to have been Zimbabwe’s most renowned and internationally recognised cultural icon of all time.

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Who is Oliver Mtukudzi Dating?

According to our records, Oliver Mtukudzi married to Melody Murape , Daisy Mtukudzi. As of December 1, 2023, Oliver Mtukudzi’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Oliver Ranked on the list of most popular Reggae Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Zimbabwe. Oliver Mtukudzi celebrates birthday on September 22 of every year.

What language does Oliver Mtukudzi speak?

Though an official figure was not available, conservative estimates suggest that Mr. Mtukudzi sold millions of albums over the past 40 years. He sang anthems of social lament and timeless wisdom, typically in Shona, Zimbabwe’s predominant language, but also in English and Ndebele.

Where did Oliver Mtukudzi come from?

Highfield, Harare, Zimbabwe

How old is Oliver Mtukudzi?

66 years (1952–2019)

Who is Oliver Mtukudzi wife?

Wife

When was Mtukudzi born?

September 22, 1952