Zimbabweans are voicing their discontent on social media after Selmor Mtukudzi, the daughter of the late musical legend Oliver Mtukudzi, was omitted from the lineup for the Oliver Mtukudzi International Festival of the Arts. The festival, set to take place from September 21st to 22nd, is intended to celebrate the legacy of Oliver Mtukudzi, who was a monumental figure in Zimbabwean music. However, when the festival organizers released the poster and list of performing artists, many were shocked to find that Selmor Mtukudzi was not included.
The lineup boasts well-known artists such as Jah Prayzah, Feli Nandi, Gemma Griffiths, Killer T, and Hope Masike, but the absence of Selmor has stirred significant controversy. Social media users quickly took to various platforms to express their frustration, questioning why the festival, which honors Oliver Mtukudzi’s legacy, would exclude his daughter.
Criticism has been directed not only at the festival organizers but also at Oliver Mtukudzi’s widow, Daisy. Many social media users have called for a boycott of the festival unless Selmor Mtukudzi is added to the lineup. Some have even urged the invited artists to show solidarity with Selmor by refusing to perform if she is not included.
The outrage centers around the belief that Selmor Mtukudzi, as the rightful heir to her father’s musical legacy, should have been a central figure in the festival. Critics argue that her exclusion undermines the festival’s purpose and disrespects the legacy of Oliver Mtukudzi, who was a pioneer in Zimbabwean music and a beloved national icon.
Fans and supporters are rallying to ensure that Selmor Mtukudzi’s contribution to her father’s legacy is recognized and celebrated, emphasizing that a festival dedicated to Oliver Mtukudzi should rightly feature his daughter, who continues to carry forward his musical and cultural impact.
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