Oliver Mtukudzi (22 September 1952 – 23 January 2019), also known as “Tuku” (short for Mtukudzi) is a singer-songwriter, actor, writer, film director, entrepreneur, philanthropist and human rights activist. With over 60 albums to his name, he is one of Zimbabwe’s top musicians and lead of the band The Black Spirits. Tuku is considered Zimbabwe’s most renowned and internationally recognised cultural icon of all time. His sings a music genre known as Afro-Jazz. Mtukudzi’s career spans decades, having started in 1975 when he did his debut single. Mtukudzi has his own music label ‘Tuku Music’ which is also the name of his apparel label. Mtukudzi was lead actor in the movies “Jit” and “Neria” released in the 90s. Mtukudzi wrote and directed the successful live musical production Was My Child. Mtukudzi is one of the few Zimbabweans whose music has international appeal.