Mtukudzi turns 55

Mtukudzi turns 55

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By Showbiz Reporter

OLIVER Mtukudzi turned 55 last Saturday, and The New Zimbabwe surprised him with a rainbow-coloured cake and a birthday present at a London hotel.

Tuku’s backing band, the Black Spirits and his son Sam, sang ‘Happy Birthday To You’ amid a volley of champagne fizz.

The superstar musician, on a five-leg tour of the UK, thanked your favourite paper then drew cheers from the Black Spirits by saying: “Let me see how old I am…I am 55 years, seven hours and 40 minutes old.”

Tuku’s son, Sam, helped his father cut the cake, then wrote on a group birthday card: “Happy birthday dad. Hope you clock 100 and more. Love you lots. Samson.”

His manager, Sam Mataure said: “Thank you New Zimbabwe. It was a touching gesture.”

Hours after eating cake, Mtukudzi wowed crowds at the Stratford Rex which was packed to the rafters. Promoters said some 1600 people paid their way into the venue.

WHERE DO THEY PERFORM?

Tuesday, September 25 – The Jam House, Edinburgh, Scotland (EH2 1JE)
Time: 8PM-Late, ADMIN: £20 before 11PM.

Saturday, September 29 – Chepstow Racecourse, Bristol (NP16 6BE)
Time: 3PM-Late, ADMIN: £15 before 6PM.

Sunday, September 30 – Ramgarhia Sikh Centre (LS7 3AP)
Time: 2PM-Late, ADMIN: £15 before 6PM

Tickets info call 02085550044 or 07951426159, 07903960858
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