By Own Correspondent| President Emmerson Mnangagwa has described the late music icon Oliver Mtukudzi as a true patriot whose music has offered comfort to the nation in trying times.

Mtukudzi (66), died Wednesday afternoon at the Avenues clinic in Harare. He was battling diabetes.

Said Mnangagwa:

Today we said goodbye to a true patriot. Oliver Mtukudzi, your voice has given us comfort during difficult times, and will remain with us for posterity. Rest in peace comrade.