Legendary jazz musician and producer, Kelly Rusike has died. Rusike reportedly died Wednesday evening in Harare. The death was announced on Facebook by the Rusike Brothers page:
“ It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of our young brother Kelly Rusike who passed away on the 17th of May 2023 after a long battle with diabetes.”
Kelly lived for his music and touched many lives through it. His music will forever live in our hearts as he travels to a higher place where “the journey continues”. We will miss him dearly. May his dear soul rest in eternal peace. The Rusike Family”
Kelly released an album and many singles under The Rusike Brothers, alongside his brothers who were a household name on Zimbabwean television in the 90s.
Kelly performed for royalty in Europe and shared the stage with many music greats such as the late Dr Oliver Mutukudzi, Jimi Dludlu, and Rozalla Miller.
He formed his jazz outfit Jazz Invitation and owned the renowned Shed Studios which produced music, adverts, and jingles.
In other news – “Zimbabwe reeling under a dictatorship much worse than Mugabe” – CCC’s Fadzayi Mahere
“Half the population lives under extreme poverty, US$2.2 billion is lost to corruption annually and we have the highest hyperinflation rate in the world – all because those in power would rather loot and persecute than lead,” Fadzai Mahere told a packed United Nations (UN) auditorium in Geneva, Tuesday.
The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) spokesperson’s no-holds-barred address was part of this year’s UN Geneva Summit on Human Rights and Democracy.Learn More
