Oliver Mtukudzi
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Born |
22 September 1952 Highfield, Harare Zimbabwe |
Died |
23 January 2019 Harare, Zimbabwe | (aged 66)
Genres | African Jazz |
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Instruments | Guitars |
Years active | 1977-2019 |
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Website |
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Oliver Mtukudzi (22 September 1952 – 23 January 2019) was a Zimbabwean recording artist, musician, businessman, philanthropist, human rights activist and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for Southern Africa Region. At the time of his death he was considered Zimbabwe's most prominent, renowned and internationally recognised cultural icon of all time.
References
- Discogs, Oliver Mtukudzi, 24 January 2019
- Citizen, Zimbabwean music legend Oliver Mtukudzi dies, 24 January 2019
- Channel24, Oliver Mtukudzi dies on exact same date as long-time friend Hugh Masekela - one year apart, 24 January 2019
- All Music, Oliver Mtukudzi Biography by Craig Harris , 24 January 2019