The Oliver Mtukudzi International Festival of the Arts, a highly anticipated tribute to the legendary Zimbabwean musician Oliver Mtukudzi, is making waves not just for its celebration of Tuku’s enduring legacy, but also for its unexpected and controversial omission of his daughter, Selmor Mtukudzi, from the lineup.
Set to be held at the Pakare Paye Arts Centre, a venue closely associated with the late Tuku’s artistic vision, the festival’s poster, as seen by ZiMetro News, features a roster of renowned artists including Jah Prayzah, Feli Nandi, and others.
However, conspicuously missing from the lineup is Selmor Mtukudzi, a prominent musician in her own right and a direct link to her father’s illustrious legacy.
This exclusion has sparked considerable outrage among fans and observers, who are questioning the promoter’s decision and calling for a boycott of the event if Selmor is not included.
In a social media message Selma however highlighted that after people complained on social media , the organisers sent her a late invitation out of pity to save face
