The campaign was started by Norton legislator Temba Mliswa and seems to be gaining momentum as Zimbabweans from different spheres join the call for Tuku to be buried at the National Heroes Acre.
The nation waits with hope that odds will be defied and Tuku becomes an exception rather than the rule as national hero status has eluded many prominent people except for Zanu-PF stalwarts or those associated with the ruling party.
Music Legend Thomas ”Mukanya” Mapfumo made profound remarks that the national hero’s status isn’t a privilege only awarded to the gun alone, whilst speaking on the death of his long-time friend, Oliver ”Tuku”. A national hero is not about the gun alone and I am hoping that leadership recognises his (Tuku) his contribution, ” Mapfumo said.
Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi (born 22 September 1952 in Highfield, Harare and passed away on 23 January 2019 in the same city) was a Zimbabwean musician, businessman, philanthropist, human rights activist and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for Southern Africa Region.
Tuku was considered Zimbabwe’s most renowned and internationally recognised cultural icon of all time.
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