23 Jan 2019

Celebrities around the world say goodbye to Oliver Mtukudzi

Cape Town - Zimbabwean musician Oliver Mtukudzi died on Wednesday.

He was 66.

Speaking to The Juice Oliver's South African booking agent, Kevin Stuart, confirmed the tragic news, saying: "Yes, it is true. The family are requesting space during this difficult time and will release an official statement within 24 hours."

No further details surrounding his death has been released.

ALSO READ: Remembering Oliver Mtukudzi: 5 of his greatest hits

Following is death celebrities have taken to social media to pay tribute the music legend including Flint Bedrock, DJ Fresh, Oskido as well as Minister of Culture, Nathi Mthethwa.

Grammy award-winning group Morgan Heritage tweeted: "He was a giant of a musician & so humble at the same time. We pray the legacy of this great musician lives on forever."

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Africa and indeed the world has lost a great music icon, a legend whose music touched millions of people across the world. RIP Oliver Mtukudzi ?? pic.twitter.com/buA0279c7Z
— Flint Bedrock (@flintbedrock) January 23, 2019

Oh noooo! Not Oliver Mtukudzi ?? ?? Rest with the angels ?????? #RIPTuku #RIPOliverMtukudzi pic.twitter.com/u6WFHhpDR8
— SAUTI SOL (@sautisol) January 23, 2019

A year ago, the world lost Icon Bra #HughMasekela. The very next day Bra #OliverMtukudzi joined us for some #FreshBreakfast. He spoke so fondly of Bra Hugh & the memories they created together. Exactly a year later & they are together again. ?????? #RipOliverMtukudzi #RipTuku pic.twitter.com/12vehIpwfL
— DJ Fresh (Big Dawg) (@DJFreshSA) January 23, 2019

What a loss ?? RIP #OliverMtukudzi pic.twitter.com/pOpTUqtJyf
— oskidoibelieve (@OskidoIBelieve) January 23, 2019

Words can’t express our sadness - Rest In Peace #OliverMtukudzi. It was a pure honour to spend time with you, on and off stage. Your music will live on forever.
— #MastersOfTheCraft (@MiCasaMusic) January 23, 2019

We were privalidged to share the stage with the great Tuku & have the honor of meeting him in person. He was a giant of a musician & so humble at the same time. We pray the legacy of this great musician lives on forever. Our prayers go out to the family of Oliver Mtukudzi #RIP pic.twitter.com/3zqzGLU9dm
— MORGAN HERITAGE (@morganheritage) January 23, 2019

Thank you Oliver Mtukudzi for the great music.

Rest well... ??#RIPTuku pic.twitter.com/73GZEq8V4M
— DJ Joe Mfalme (@DjJoeMfalme) January 23, 2019

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