5 6 7 On 23 January 2019, Mtukudzi died at the age of 66 at Avenues Clinic in Harare, Zimbabwe after a long battle with diabetes mellitus. Find top songs and albums by Oliver Tuku Mtukudzi, including Matope, Hear Me Lord and more. The following are the ten best Oliver Mtukudzi songs. His son Sam Mtukudzi, a successful musician in his own right, died in a car accident in March 2010 and in 2013, he released an album titled 'Sarawoga', in tribute to his son. Listen to music by Oliver Tuku Mtukudzi on Apple Music. Some of the awards he received include KORA Award for Best Arrangement for his song Ndakuwara in 2002, Best African Male Artist and Lifetime Achievement Award in 2003, NAMA Award for National Arts Personality of the Year in 2005 and Reel Award Winner for Best African Language in 2003. The musician was recognised on many forums and even given awards because of his great music. Through his music, he was able to reach people of all backgrounds and in every corner of the globe. Yet on Paivepo, he gives us a collection of mostly. He recorded his first single, ‘Stop After Orange’ at the age of 23. Oliver Mtukudzis gravelly-edged voice suggests a man who has seen his share of trouble and heartache. Oliver has recorded over 50 albums since the start of his career in 1977. Tuku sang in Shona, Ndebele, and English. The musician sang with such energy and enthusiasm that it was impossible for his audience to not fall in love with him. Oliver Mtukudzi songs have a way of absorbing you in his art. Oliver ‘Tuku’ Mtukudzi was a Zimbabwean singer, songwriter, actor, an entrepreneur, a philanthropist and social activist.