ON Monday February 18 at 6.23pm, a statement appeared on the Tuku Music Official Facebook page, part of it read; “We would like to distance ourselves from any events or gatherings that are being held in the name of the Mtukudzi family as we are still grieving.”

For the next 48 hours, the statement would cause an uproar on social media as a one-sided debate raged with the bulk of comments attacking Daisy Mtukudzi, the widow of the late Dr Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi, for seemingly trying to stifle the rise of her talented step-daughter, Selmor.

Observers saw the statement as a pre-emptive strike by Daisy — as corporates, promoters and music fans in general seem to be sympathising with Selmor and Sandra, Dr Mtukudzi’s daughters from his first marriage.

Dr Mtukudzi died on January 23 and was laid to rest on January 27 at his rural home in Madziva, about 23 kilometres along the Bindura-Mt Darwin highway.
The question of who should carry on with the legend’s musical legacy has occupied public discourse since his death, with Daisy herself, her daughter with Dr Mtukudzi, Samantha, and Mtukudzi’s daughter with first wife Selmor, being touted as possible candidates.

Insiders have pointed out that Selmor has been receiving a lot of attention from potential sponsors and promoters, and that there could be a massive tribute show on the cards headlined by the “Nguva Yangu” hit-maker. This is said to have prompted Daisy and her advisers to issue a statement pointing out that any event without her blessings would be illegitimate.The Sunday Mail