12 Explosive Things We Learned From Book About Oliver Mtukudzi

Oliver Mtukudzi’s former publicist Shepherd Mutamba wrote a book on his experience whilst he worked for the Zimbabwean legend. Here are twelve things we learned about Oliver Mtukudzi from the new book.

1. Oliver Mtukudzi is very private with his personal life, he doesn’t want people snooping in on his personal life.

2. He is a member of the Methodist Church and he never skips a service when he’s home.

3. He grew up in the Presbyterian Church but was brought to Methodist by his wife Daisy.

4. He doesn’t show his anger or keep grudges when he gets disappointed.

5. His son in law, Zimbabwean footballer Tinashe Nengomasha inspired him to read about soccer, which he does often.

6. He lives an insular life, he keeps a lot to himself with very little talking.

7. His 1986 song Zvauya Sei was a result of his father’s passing.

8. He has no interest in politics. He ignores much of it.

9. He is diabetic and shoots himself with insulin as part of his medication.

10. He has experienced instrumentalists at his arts center who can play his music proficiently.

11. Mtukudzi can rehearse for five hours without taking a break.

12. Tuku is emotional and often gets emotional when singing personal songs.