His music can be described as Afro-Jazz.
Oliver Mtukudzi songs have a way of absorbing you in his art.
Tuku sang in Shona, Ndebele, and English.
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Oliver has recorded over 50 albums since the start of his career in 1977.
He recorded his first single, Stop After Orange at the age of 23.
The musician was recognised on many forums and even given awards because of his great music.
The following are the ten best Oliver Mtukudzi songs.
Neria - Oliver Mtukudzi
Neria was released as a soundtrack to the film with the same title.
The track came out in 1993 and is a single off the eponymous album.
Neria was written for grieving widows who needed soothing and comfort after the death of their husbands.
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2.
Todii - Oliver Mtukudzi
The song was recorded in 1999 and comes from his Tuku Music album.
In this track, Oliver Mtukudzi spreads HIV/Aids awareness as the disease caused a lot of losses in homes.
He sings passionately as he laments the threat of AIDS.
Many organisations used the song to discourage careless lifestyles in Zimbabwe, as AIDS became a plague.
Tuku explains that it is a pity that women have to go through that.
The video of the track is attention-grabbing.
It shows women walking down the streets and how some men blatantly do the cat-calling.
Hear Me Lord - Oliver Mtukudzi
Oliver Mtukudzi had a way of making his fans connect with him.
In this track, the musician takes a spiritual turn and asks the almighty God to listen to him.
The track was released in 1995 and is off his ‘Ziwere Mukobenhavn’ album.
The war lasted 15 years and the result was the introduction of the majority rule under Lancaster House Agreement.
Zimbabwe later gained independence in 1980.
The song is acknowledged as one of the most important revolutionary anthems in Zimbabwe.
It is off Tukus first solo album.
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6.
Wasakara translates to You are old.
He sings about ageing and how old age catches up with people.
The musician later refuted the claims.
Street Kid' is off his My Child album.
Tuku was applauded for this track as he helped put into perspective what homeless children go through.
Tozeza Baba - Oliver Mtukudzi
Tozeza baba translates to We are afraid of father.
The African music giant talked about gender-based violence and domestic quarrels.
The track is significant in more than one ways as the Tuku openly tackled issues some families face.
At the start of the video, the father is rebuked for being too violent.
The video shows a scared mother and child who feel unsafe and threatened by the father.
The song is from his Wonai album.
Seiko Mwari - Oliver Mtukudzi
The 2000 track is from his ‘Paivepo’ album.
Seiko Mwari is another spiritual song where Tuku sought to connect with his creator.
Oliver Mtukudzi questions many things and asks God to help him define his stand with Him.
The title of the track means Why God?.
Divinely, the Zimbabwean star uses the bible as a reference in his song.
He talks about Job and Mary and sings about overcoming defeat.
Seiko Mwari is a consolation hit song in Zimbabwe.
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The song can also be interpreted to suggest the gap between urban towns and rural life in Zimbabwe.
The song was released in 1999.
Oliver Mtukudzi inspired different generations in Africa.
He commanded a huge following even in Europe, America, and other continents.
Oliver Mtukudzi songs had deep messages.
He sang his heart out and hoped to change lives through his art.
Millions of fans across the world mourned the Murimi Munhu singer when news of his death was announced.
His music continues to live in the hearts of many.
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Source: Briefly News
