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- Oliver 'Tuku' Mtukudzi was born on September 22, 1952 in Harare, Zimbabwe. He was an actor and composer, known for Zimbabwe - Respect for Africa (1994), My Lady (2014) and Neria (1991). He died on January 23, 2019 in Harare, Zimbabwe.
- ParentsSamson MtukudziJesca Mtukudzi
- Musician and composer who was to release soon his 67th album; he is the father of Selmor Mtukudzi and Sam Mtukudzi (1 April 1988-15 March 2010 car crash).
- He had a string of hits that made him known across Africa and eventually to an international audience. He sang, played guitar, and danced while leading a band of guitarists, keyboardists, percussionists, and dancers in his catchy songs. He had several successful international tours. He wrote songs in a style that was a mix of Zimbabwean and South African rhythms that became known as "Tuku music.".
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