Oliver Mtukudzi, the legendary musician has just died. As the news spread, Zimbabweans on Twitter expressed their grief and sadness.
Below are some of the notable reactions to the musician’s deaths:
RIP Mdara Tuku. Didn’t realize our conversation yesterday was the last! A true hero!
— Fortune Chasi (@fortunechasi) January 23, 2019
Rufu ndima dzongonyedze!
Rest in peace to Mukoma Oliver 'Tuku' Mtukudzi – a cultural icon, great entertainer and teacher.@TukuOfficial Munotipfudzirei nepanorwadza mwoyo? pic.twitter.com/KjoOiOIcVC
— Violet Gonda (@violetgonda) January 23, 2019
Shocking that ZTV is busy playing Mukadota while SABC has dedicated close to 30 mins celebrating @TukuOfficial …Some things have to change @nickmangwana pic.twitter.com/4qZcqbBexj
— Elias Mambo (@elias_mambo) January 23, 2019
The Gvt of Zimbabwe is deeply saddened by the passing on of Dr Oliver Mutukudzi, a great patriot who united us through his music. HE President Mnangagwa will determine what kind of honour will be accorded to him be it state assisted funeral or otherwise. Will keep you informed.
— Dr Energy Mutodi (@energymutodi) January 23, 2019
RIP Oliver Mtukudzi. Your contribution to the local music industry shall forever be cherished. pic.twitter.com/0ZRQzJVadN
— ZCTU – Zimbabwe (@ZctuZimbabwe) January 23, 2019
https://twitter.com/RMajongwe/status/1088170452806180864
23 January, saddest day ever.
RIP Hugh Masekela
RIP Oliver Mtukudzi #Legends pic.twitter.com/lXHC5xuTDF— Mhlanga (@KudzayiDaniel) January 23, 2019
OLIVER MTUKUDZI
A true African hero & a big tree has fallen
Burying him at the national shrine would limit his status & contribution to humanity
Not burying him there makes the shrine meaningless
“Tozeza baba” and “Bvuma wasakara”, how so bold👊🏾
Condolences to Daisy & family pic.twitter.com/vgy9doK3yk
— Shingi Munyeza (@ShingiMunyeza) January 23, 2019
https://twitter.com/Mathuthu/status/1088098897262727168
It is a well-known fact that our national shrine is reserved for political figures. But given his almost unparalleled contribution to the upliftment of our nation's image, #OliverMtukudzi would make and should be made a great exception to that general rule. pic.twitter.com/BftHH7QqiH
— Psychology Maziwisa (@Hon_Maziwisa) January 23, 2019
When Tuku made the cover of TIME magazine, March 2003. #TBT pic.twitter.com/WZtMNjmDNC
— Ranga.🇿🇼 (@RangaMberi) March 10, 2016
Gvt conveys its heartfelt condolences to the Mtukudzi Family on the sad passing on of Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi today at Avenues Clinic. Zimbabwe music is poorer without our music legend. MHDSRIEP. pic.twitter.com/zf2pnL9pDB
— Ministry of Information, Publicity & Broadcasting (@InfoMinZW) January 23, 2019
https://twitter.com/johnmokwetsi/status/1088101701146591232
I’ve learnt with great sadness that our legend #OliverMtukudzi has died. We grew up on & lived with his beautiful music. A truly gifted man, #TukuMusic is also a story of our nation. His voice soared across seas & continents. We were privileged to witness greatness. #RIPTuku pic.twitter.com/hlN2JLEn5n
— Alex T Magaisa 🇿🇼 (@Wamagaisa) January 23, 2019
There is no doubt @TukuOfficial has been a uniting force in Zimbabwe and beyond our borders. @edmnangagwa and gvt should honour this icon with a National Hero status & break the old regime's entitlement on the awarding of hero status….some things just have to change pic.twitter.com/6lWUW2qr9q
— Elias Mambo (@elias_mambo) January 23, 2019
Rest In Peace, Oliver Mtukudzi.
You were the soundtrack to an entire generation and a rare gift to Zimbabwe.
We will always love you, a legend and hero. pic.twitter.com/qhPBabPEyS
— Fadzayi Mahere🇿🇼 (@advocatemahere) January 23, 2019
https://twitter.com/caesarzvayi/status/1088077927923834881
Rest in peace Oliver Mtukudzi. If anyone ever made me proud to be #Zimbabwean it was you. Thank you for making us happy for so long, especially during the darkest days. pic.twitter.com/K5gsugnb2f
— David Coltart (@DavidColtart) January 23, 2019
An indisputable national hero, African icon and global star! #RIPSamanyanga pic.twitter.com/zEX9wty2Th
— Prof Jonathan Moyo (@ProfJNMoyo) January 23, 2019
🎤
Ndanzwa mhere kurira
Ndasiya pane watakunofushira
Ndiani watungamira?
Ndiani wafunga kunotichenesera nzira?..munotipfuudzirei, nepanorwadza moyo💔💘
munotipfuudzirei ko nenzira iyoyoBlessed to have been born in your generation SaManyanga #RIPTukuhttps://t.co/vQJWwvRhOX
— C.E Mambo 🇿🇼 (@cemambo) January 23, 2019
After 44 years of making music, and with a rich discography of 67 albums to his name, icon Oliver Mtukudzi has made his final bow from the stage at age 66 pic.twitter.com/m9TcMCx9Uh
— newZWire (@newswireZW) January 23, 2019
I have it on good authority that Dr. Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi is no more. We’ve lost an icon & my heartfelt condolences to Daisy&family. I’m writing to the President to apply for National Hero status for his national contribution to the music, arts & culture industry. MHDRIEP 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/RfnVSr8oUY
— Sabhuku Temba P. Mliswa (@TembaMliswa) January 23, 2019
https://twitter.com/ali_naka/status/1088075509630681093
A legend. Thank you for the music, the effortless idiom, the enchanting rhythms, the remarkable artistry. Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi. pic.twitter.com/T52MeYrjii
— Brezh Malaba (@BrezhMalaba) January 23, 2019
And a tree has fallen…. Rest in power @TukuOfficial SaManyanga… We have been robbed of a legend… Who are we to say NO pic.twitter.com/QqXCsYykn3
— Elias Mambo (@elias_mambo) January 23, 2019
THE GREAT BULL ELEPHANT HAS FALLEN.
You did not just entertain the world but you also used that gift kuti basa raMwari rienderere mberi. The name of the Lord is a strong fortress, the Godly run to Him and are safe. You did that whilst walking this earth as you partook in praising and worshipping God with others and offering that splendid gift for the work of God. You are safe in the hands of God. May your soul rest in peace and we shall always cherish your contribution to the music, arts and culture industry
May His soul rest in peace
True heroe
Samanyanga rest in peace
True a great artist whose artistic outputs continually rejuvinated every soul, indeed will be deeply missed not only by a beloved dear family but funs and the music and arts fraternity. Tuku was a great inspiration and Rare Gift to Zimbabwe, Africa and the Peaceloving global community. Great Soul and legend by all measures of integrity. May His Cheerful Soul Rest in Eternal Peace.
so sad
Tarasikirwa negamba. Zororai murugare rwaShe Samanyanga. Tinehurombo kuna Mai nemhuri yose. Nyarwadzai naShe pamwe naMweya Mutsvene.
MHSRIP.
We have lost.
Soo sad. Rest in peace. ‘Hwema Handirase’
The great elephant ‘Samanyanga’is now in the safe hands of the most high. RIP mudhara.You inspired many across the whole wide world…
We will miss you samanyanga you painted beautiful pictures in our souls
Arguably the best in the continent , a global icon . Rest in eternal peace “samanyanga”
Rest in peace samsnyanga legend of African Zimbabwean music will sadly miss you .Go well papa fambafamba zvinyororo
Rest in peace samsnyanga legend of African Zimbabwean music will sadly miss you .Go well papa fambafamba zvinyororo .You were a great inspiration to young in music and a role model.
Rest in peace samanyanga greatly
Your artistry transcended tribes, races, nations and generations. Like the colossus you straddled continents and seas. You will forever live in in our hearts. Condolences to your Family. RIP #Tuku, #Samanyanga.
What a loss Mdara Tuku maindigonera.
Rest in peace Dr Mtukudzi may the lord comfort the family, friends and workmates
Memories of you and growing up in Highfield will remain in my heart forever Tuku. Wadarireyi kutisiya panguwa yakawoma tiri mumatakanyanya? Rest In Peace my friend. Condolences to Daisy and rest of family.
rest in peace my beloved icon
REST IN PEACE MY GROOMER,
I WOULD TO THANK OLIVER FOR HIS EDUCATIONAL NE HUNHU IN HIS ALL HIS MUSIC SINCE I WAS YOUNG UNTIL TODAY.
RARAI ZVAKANAKA MHUKA HURU , TICHASARA TICHINGOKURANGARIRAI NEMHANZI NHAKA YAMATISIIRA.
May his soul rest in peace.