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Thursday, 09 May 2013 11:44
HARARE - Oliver Mtukudzi says he has no interest in political activism in his music because he is engaged with other societal challenges. The 60-year-old, currently on the final leg of his two-month tour of the United States and Canada, says...Read More
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Entertainment » Vasco Shaya, Entertainment Writer
Tuesday, 30 April 2013 11:18
HARARE - Zimbabwean music legend Oliver Mtukudzi, sungura kingpin Alick Macheso and dendera star Suluman Chimbetu will headline the three-day Mutare festival set for the eastern border town next month. The festival, which will run from May 17 to 19 at...Read More
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Wednesday, 24 April 2013 10:25
HARARE - With music superstar Oliver Mtukudzi not performing at this year’s Harare International Festival of Arts (Hifa), his daughter Selmor is ready to hoist the Mtukudzi flag with pride and dignity. Selmor, one of Zimbabwe’s rising musical talents will share...Read More
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Tuesday, 26 March 2013 11:33
HARARE - Sungura ace Alick Macheso, who leaves for the United Kingdom (UK) tomorrow, has his work cut out for him. The Tafadzwa hitmaker wades into the UK in the wake of two highly successful joint shows held there by Zimbabwe’s...Read More
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Monday, 25 March 2013 10:56
HARARE - Music legends Thomas Mapfumo and Oliver Mtukudzi have dominated Zimbabwean music space for over 40 years and for good reason many music fans have always assumed there is no love lost between the two. The fact that the two...Read More
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Sunday, 24 March 2013 13:44
HARARE - Oliver Mtukudzi does not have a diplomatic passport nor does he have anything in writing confirming that he is Zimbabwe’s tourism ambassador despite a misleading impression created by the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA). Two years ago ZTA Chief Executive...Read More
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Thursday, 21 March 2013 15:01
LONDON - It was a tour that lived up to its billing. A mind-blowing opening night at the Coronet Theatre in Elephant & Castle on Friday night was topped by a stellar shift at the Athena in Leicester a day later...Read More
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Thursday, 21 February 2013 10:57
HARARE - Superstar Oliver Mtukudzi has encouraged artistes to uphold responsible public conduct on and off stage since their success in the arts sector hinges on model character. “Artistes should mirror the kind of society they come from. They reflect what...Read More
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Tuesday, 08 January 2013 10:46
HARARE - Superstar Oliver Mtukudzi has moved to permanently quash unrelenting speculation about his HIV status, declaring in an interview with CNN, “I am not HIV positive.” Tuku, one of Zimbabwe’s most successful musicians, has previously battled wild rumours of ill-health...Read More
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Entertainment » Sharon Muguwu, Entertainment Writer
Wednesday, 02 January 2013 12:14
HARARE - Party-lovers attending the Victoria Falls Carnival cruised into the New Year in style as Zimbabwe’s very own living legend, Oliver ‘‘Tuku’’ Mtukudzi entertained them. The three-day festival was marked with music concerts during the nights, with diverse musicians satisfying...Read More
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Friday, 30 November 2012 13:14
HARARE - Just like he sang in his old classic Ghetto Boy, it looks like you can’t take the ghetto out of Zimbabwe music legend Oliver Mtukudzi. Tuku, who only last week was playing before packed houses in South Africa, will...Read More
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Wednesday, 28 November 2012 10:19
HARARE - Zimbabwe's four-year wait for the return of Chimurenga guru Thomas Mapfumo is about to end with fellow superstar Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi among those involved in efforts to bring Mukanya home. Mapfumo, who has been based in the United States...Read More
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Monday, 05 November 2012 14:17
HARARE - Legions of Oliver Mtukudzi fans turned out for his sold-out concert in Johannesburg on Friday night. The show at Carnival City celebrated the musician’s 60th birthday and coincided with the release of his 61st-studio-album. Tuku, as he is affectionately...Read More
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Sunday, 04 November 2012 13:19
HARARE - OLIVER Mtukudzi’s daughter Selmor is expected to be a guest artiste at the Chegutu District Hospital fundraising dinner to be held at Kadoma Specks Hotel today. Health minister Henry Madzorera is expected to be the guest of honour and...Read More
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Entertainment » Sharon Muguwu, Entertainment Writer
Wednesday, 10 October 2012 12:22
HARARE - Internationally-acclaimed superstar Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi has encouraged artistes to address attitudes from different stakeholders and within themselves. Tuku was addressing the Zimbabwe-German Society Acoustic Night All Stars who will be embarking on a European tour in March 2013. “As...Read More
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