The iconic 66-year-old musician, nicknamed Tuku, had been struggling with his health for over a month.
Musician Oliver Mtukudzi has passed away, according to multiple news sources in Zimbabwe.
A tweet was initially sent out by Zimbabwean publication Masvingo Mirror.
According to the tweet, the publication “has it on good authority that he died two hours ago in the ICE at Avenues Clinic in Harare”.
The musical icon’s death has since also been reported in NewsDay as well as Health Times, who reported that the death has been confirmed by a reliable family member.
The 66-year-old musician, nicknamed Tuku, had been struggling with his health for over a month.
No statement has been released yet by the family and the cause of Mtukudzi’s death is not yet known.
Tributes have already begun pouring in on social media.
As well as possibly the country’s best-known musical export, Mtukudzi was a businessman, philanthropist, human rights activist and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for Southern Africa Region.
He released 58 albums.
https://twitter.com/MusicAndUsFest/status/1088081532181331968
Rest In Peace – the legend and music icon – Oliver Mtukudzi, you played your role to the fullest and you will always be remembered Mr Guitarman pic.twitter.com/ebuYdKN74O
— Mzilikazi wa Afrika (@IamMzilikazi) January 23, 2019
https://twitter.com/flintbedrock/status/1088079212815286272
[A GIANT FALLEN] Legendary musician and philanthropist Oliver Mtukudzi has passed away. May his soul rest in peace, zorora murugare. pic.twitter.com/9hEHaQECjA
— Kaya 959 (@KayaON959) January 23, 2019
Rest In Peace – the legend and music icon – Oliver Mtukudzi, you played your role to the fullest and you will always be remembered Mr Guitarman pic.twitter.com/ebuYdKN74O
— Mzilikazi wa Afrika (@IamMzilikazi) January 23, 2019
https://twitter.com/MusicAndUsFest/status/1088081532181331968
https://twitter.com/advocatemahere/status/1088080879702953984
A very sad day for all Zimbabweans. You truly were a national treasure. R.I.P Oliver Mtukudzi🙏🏾❤️ pic.twitter.com/CIYaCwzttB
— 💜 (@YoungPrince_01) January 23, 2019
https://twitter.com/rodney_makas/status/1088070892616409089
Rest in peace Oliver Mtukudzi.
What a loss, what a legend.
Lots of love. #RIPOliverMtukudzi #RIPMtukudzi pic.twitter.com/1fqylzaB0i
— Chief Erican (@EricanSA) January 23, 2019
Source: The Citizen