Own Correspondent|Superstar Oliver Mtukudzi’s daughter Selmor today broke down as she launched her father’s tribute concert scheduled for March 29.

Selmor could not hold back her tears saying she wished Tuku was still alive.

“It’s been a difficult for me since the beginning and to finally get recognition from people who believe in you as a female artist.

“I wish dad was here to see me I’ve always wanted to make him proud and on March 29 I am going to do my best.

“I have been rehearsing until very late and inasmuch as I am going to do this it is hard for me to fill in his shoes no one can because he was a GIANT in music,” the teary eyed Selmor said.

She, however, promised a flawless act performing some of the popular songs by Tuku.

She also thanked her elder sister Sandra Mtukudzi for managing her during her formative years until her breakout hit — Wakandipedzera Nguva Yangu.

Selmor who was accompanied by her husband and guitarist Tendai Manatsa thanked him for the support as well well the promoter — Josh Hozheri — for believing in her as an up and coming artist.

Legendary singer Tuku died on January 23 and made history by becoming the first musicians to be conferred with national hero’s status. He was, however, buried at his rural home in Madziwa.

As part of the tribute show, the gig will bring not-so big names on the music scene.

Hozheri defended the decision to have so-called small artists saying it was his wish to have as many artists to choose from the industry like what happens in Nigeria.

The luncheon hosted by Doves Funeral Services was attended by several music promoters and musicians.

Benadino Kerekere, the Sales Mananger at Doves said, deserve decent funeral covers and as a company they would come up with policies tailored for the creative industry.