Mtukudzi biography
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Oliver Mtukudzi
Zimbabwean musician (1952–2019)
Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi | |
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| Born | (1952-09-22)22 September 1952 Highfield, Southern Rhodesia (modern-day Harare, Zimbabwe) |
| Died | 23 January 2019(2019-01-23) (aged 66) Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Genres | Afro Jazz / Tuku Music |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Years active | 1977–2019 |
Musical artist
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.
Mtukudzi biography
Career
Mtukudzi grew up in Highfield, in Salisbury (modern-day Harare) in Southern Rhodesia. He began performing in 1977 when he joined the Wagon Wheels, a band that also featured Thomas Mapfumo and fellow guitarist James Chimombe.
They were given the rare opportunity by Paul Tangi Mhova Mkondo, an African nationalist and music promotor, who provided money and resources to the group. He allowed them to perform at Club Mutanga