Oliver Mtukudzi

Oliver Mtukudzi
Background information
Born	22 September 1952 Highfield, Harare Zimbabwe
Died	23 January 2019(2019-01-23) (aged 66) Harare, Zimbabwe
Genres	African Jazz
Occupation(s)	Musician Businessman Philanthropist
Instruments	Guitars
Years active	1977-2019
Labels	Tuku Music Gallo Records Kudzanayi
Associated acts	The Black Spirits James Chimombe Sam Mtukudzi Thomas Mapfumo
Website	www.ngomanehosho.com

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

1. Discogs, Oliver Mtukudzi, 24 January 2019
2. Citizen, Zimbabwean music legend Oliver Mtukudzi dies, 24 January 2019
3. Channel24, Oliver Mtukudzi dies on exact same date as long-time friend Hugh Masekela - one year apart, 24 January 2019
4. All Music, Oliver Mtukudzi Biography by Craig Harris , 24 January 2019