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Oliver Mtukudzi
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Participations

297
Song Writer
1
Bassist
3
Guitarist
5
Music Producer
2
Vocalist
2
Arranger
10
Co-Performer
12
Songwriter
1
Producer
2
Co-Producer
Bio
Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi was a Zimbabwean musician, philanthropist, and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for Southern Africa Region. Born in Harare, he joined Wagon Wheels, a music band, and started performing in 1977. With a career spanning over 30 years, Oliver Mtukudzi, was one of Zimbabwe's most well-known musicians, finding fame with his husky voice and social and political lyrics.
Discography
Albums30
Hany'Ga (Concern)
Hany'Ga (Concern)2018 • AlbumTracks: 10
Grand Masters
Grand Masters2015 • AlbumTracks: 15
Sarawoga
Sarawoga2012 • AlbumTracks: 12
Rudaviro
Rudaviro2012 • AlbumTracks: 12
Daíraí
Daíraí2009 • AlbumTracks: 12
Tsimba Itsoka
Tsimba Itsoka2007 • AlbumTracks: 12
Nhava
Nhava2004 • AlbumTracks: 12
Maungira
Maungira2004 • AlbumTracks: 12
Tsivo
Tsivo2003 • AlbumTracks: 12
Neria (Original Soundtrack)
Neria (Original Soundtrack)2001 • AlbumTracks: 11
Pfugama Unamate
Pfugama Unamate1994 • AlbumTracks: 8
Was My Child
Was My Child1993 • AlbumTracks: 10
Rumbidzai Jehova
Rumbidzai Jehova1992 • AlbumTracks: 8
Psss Psss Hallo!
Psss Psss Hallo!1992 • AlbumTracks: 10
Mutorwa
Mutorwa1991 • AlbumTracks: 8
Chikonzi
Chikonzi1990 • AlbumTracks: 7
Ndotomuimbira
Ndotomuimbira1990 • AlbumTracks: 8
Strange, Isn't It?
Strange, Isn't It?1988 • AlbumTracks: 6
Nyanga Yenzou
Nyanga Yenzou1988 • AlbumTracks: 8
Sugar Pie
Sugar Pie1988 • AlbumTracks: 8
Wawona
Wawona1987 • AlbumTracks: 8
Zvauya Sei?
Zvauya Sei?1986 • AlbumTracks: 8
Mhaka
Mhaka1985 • AlbumTracks: 9
Hwema Handarise
Hwema Handarise1984 • AlbumTracks: 10
Nzara
Nzara1983 • AlbumTracks: 10
Please Ndapota
Please Ndapota1982 • AlbumTracks: 10
Shanje
Shanje1981 • AlbumTracks: 12
Africa
Africa1980 • AlbumTracks: 12
Muroyi Ndiani
Muroyi Ndiani1980 • AlbumTracks: 12
Ndipeiwo Zano
Ndipeiwo Zano1978 • AlbumTracks: 12
Singles3
Ndima Ndapedza (pls delete)
Ndima Ndapedza (pls delete)1999 • SingleTracks: 1
Viva (please delete, not part of his original works)
Viva (please delete, not part of his original works)1920 • SingleTracks: 5
Hitz (Please delete...it's a compilation)
Hitz (Please delete...it's a compilation)1920 • SingleTracks: 3
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