ZIMBABWE – BULAWAYO – To save yourself from a lashing from Zimbabwean Superstar Oliver Mutukudzi, never try to take a picture of him when he performs live!
That is what a Bulawayo man learnt the hard way a fortnight ago.
A City man was embarrassed when his favourite musician unleashed a cutting tongue, much to the surprise of the man’s female companion and fans at large.
“We have enough lighting in this place! Can that man over there switch off what he is carrying. We are fighting a thing called piracy and men like him who take pictures without permission are killing us. In future please ask,” said Tuku after he had stopped midway through his third song of the night.
The man, obviously not the only one taking a video footage of Zimbabwe’s greatest was the unlucky pick out of many fans who also shied from taking any footage after the lashing.
Sources from Mutukudzi’s band said it was a spur of the moment because he has never been ‘mean’ to his fans. The closest to being mean to his fans has been refusing to be part of a photo shoot citing abuse of his pictures on the Internet.
“That is not his normal behaviour, even overseas where most of his money is made he never complains when people take his pictures. The only thing he does is avoid taking picture or shaking hands with fans,” said a band member.
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“The only thing he does is avoid taking picture or shaking hands with fans”
Hezvo, nhasi Tuku wane mari wakusema masupporters ako akasvitsa pauri nhasi. Inga. These Zimbabwean public figures should learn from such big stars like Madonna, who humble themselves by going even to Africa to adopt children! Sis mhan
Comment by Chauke — November 2, 2009 @ 2:39 am
Ndiri hama yaOliver. Oliver aakurwara sezvamunoona pamufananidzo. Chirwere chinenge chapinda mupfungwa saka anopota achiita ma’behaviours’. Muregerereiwo…..kutorwara…Ndizvo zvazvinoita…Isu vehukama tirikufunga kuenda naye kun’anga…Timboedza chivanhu.
Comment by Farai Rungano — November 2, 2009 @ 4:15 am
it’s not the first time Tuku has warned his fans of any video or photo shooting.In sydney l was given a rude awakening trying to do the same.By the look on his face l immediately switched off my gadget. Yes he has a point, piracy is killing their industry, it’s just human nature that we try to get things the easiest way.Technology as well has contributed and is facilitating piracy.
Will musicians win this piracy war in this new world of technology? l have my doubts on that one.
For TUKU, to say the least he should be comfortable with fans taking photos or videos.He is fighting a losing battle.
Comment by lucky samuel — November 2, 2009 @ 7:50 am
So JAy Z is cool with having his pictures taken. Beyonce is cool with it. Even Janet Jackson is cool with it… but Tuku ain’t. Get off your high horse buddy.. you’re good but ….
Comment by Hameno Shuwa — November 2, 2009 @ 8:02 am
makura tuku samanyanga .
Comment by mopao muchamama — November 2, 2009 @ 8:55 am
zvakaoma. thats all i can say.
Comment by pasi nezanu pf — November 2, 2009 @ 9:14 am
People must know and understand Mtukudzis position…..murwere murwere
Comment by Dying horse — November 2, 2009 @ 9:21 am
Tuku should never forget that without fans he is a nobody. Therefore, he should try to be humble and keep his feet on the ground.
Such behaviour will only turn off some of us and we will not be buying his music if he does not show humility towards fellow Zimbabweans.
Shame on you Tuku!!!
Comment by Doug Mtshaka — November 2, 2009 @ 9:52 am
Unbridled arrogance is completely uacceptable and utterly repugnant to every sane Zimbabwean
Comment by Farai — November 2, 2009 @ 10:24 am
akychembera manje
Comment by mcedisi moyo — November 2, 2009 @ 2:09 pm
Maybe akutorwara nepfungwa. Anoda rubatsiro uyu Mtukudzi
Comment by mwendaz — November 2, 2009 @ 3:32 pm
Nhai vamutukudzi kokuchizorora henyu….manyangara abiya zvamuchafira muroad nhai abiya.
Comment by FAZHIROFA — November 2, 2009 @ 3:49 pm
lol ugly as he is,I would not dare take a picture of this guy .Women are brave look at the nostrils Chembere
Comment by Nxumalo — November 2, 2009 @ 8:20 pm
he did the same when he came to australia and it was a lady,but i dnt see anything wrong with tuku refusing kutorwa ma videos,why would 1 want to take a video without his consent?? ask 4 permissoin 1st b4 u go ahead,he is damn right ,i support u tuku.
Comment by gwetekwe — November 2, 2009 @ 10:13 pm
anapenga mtukudzi, who does he think he is?hes made money from 70s nekutorwa mapicture so whats the call,am sure maside affects e ARV,ave so obvious which is what he shyss away,but fans pay their money to see the ailing vilain and take pictures b4 he packs.
Comment by photophilic, luv it — November 2, 2009 @ 10:26 pm
manje akatibata rough hatiende kumashows ake wat the f@#! is wrong with him thats the life of celebs he has to f?@#en live with it
Comment by mai peshi — November 2, 2009 @ 11:59 pm
nhai iwe mukondombera haunyadzisire tese tinavo vani usahwandise.
Comment by prisca — November 3, 2009 @ 12:16 am
Tuku after the Bulawayo show played at Bagdad Stadium in Kwekwe on the 24th of October and there was an announcement from the man himself that cameras were strictly not allowed during his perfomance what we want to see is if the same rule will apply in the diaspora as he is billed to have a joint gig with Thomas Tafirenyika Mukanya some time late this month in the UK – CHATISINGADI APA MADOUBLE STANDARDS!
Comment by Tuku Fan — November 3, 2009 @ 9:05 am
Anopenga chete. Musiyei a kadaro
Comment by tukula — November 3, 2009 @ 11:08 am
The Man was being honest,I do not see the ‘Nasty” side of the caution. He is protecting his intrests and those of many musicians who have fallen victim to piracy.
Pamberi na Tuku- PAMBERI.
Comment by Elder — November 3, 2009 @ 11:28 am
mukoma Tuku kwakurwara varegererei ndizvo zvazvinoita, i feel sorry for the guy.
Comment by waani — November 3, 2009 @ 11:34 am
wakunyeba nyayaiyi haina direction,mudhara uyu anoda mari,paparati wakambowona ichisekererwa,,SIYANA NEMADHARA
Comment by sinyoro — November 3, 2009 @ 2:14 pm
That is true to the core “Tuku has gone VERY, I mean VERY nasty”. In Southend On Sea (UK) he was verbally abusive to fans taking pictures or videos of him on stage. To make matters worse he only performed for just ONE AND A HALF HOURS. Thats pathetic. May be the guy is getting old and losing it.
Comment by Chatibweke — November 3, 2009 @ 2:21 pm
this guy shouldnt forget that WE the POVO are who made him wht he is today. he’s talented fair enough but WE buy his records so he shouldnt get too full of himself now that he is a so called “GREAT”. if you dont mind me asking wht piracy was he complaining abt?
Comment by maerer — November 3, 2009 @ 3:31 pm
This is shocking
Comment by Mtukudzi aparara — November 3, 2009 @ 3:55 pm
Mari yavakukushosha manje
Comment by tapoil — November 3, 2009 @ 4:50 pm
I am not surprised by Oliver Mtukudzi behavior,That is the last kick of a dying horse.He chose to be in public domain,Why worried about a picture taken by his fans whilst perfoming on stage?It lacks logic.Tuku should understand that the world is changing everyday,He should move with time and understand that his fans has the right to take a picture of him whilst perfoming.His advisers need to tell him to accept the changes of time.Gone are the days when cameras and camcorders were out of the reach of his fans!Wake up TUKU.See you in London soon on your joint show with Thomas Mapfumo.
Comment by maxo — November 3, 2009 @ 6:08 pm
Tuku shaz hazvuna basa kutorwa maphotos ko unotyei .Homi asi unorova wena ndinokuda ramba wkadaro homi pakaSimbwi toonana
Comment by wafazi syrup — November 3, 2009 @ 6:47 pm
What’s wrong Kuthu about me taking your picture, why, why? Believe me Kuthu, you are a Legend,, behave like one.
Comment by Blaxploitation Chigamba — November 3, 2009 @ 7:01 pm
why bite the hand that feeds you
Comment by lady gee — November 3, 2009 @ 9:07 pm
how things have changed, this is not the first time he has lashed out and for his band members to say so suggests something more sinister going on. He lashed out at another fan in a recent show in UK southend on sea in particular. Now being in diasapora i must say his behavoiur at that particular show was abdominal he played for max 2 hours and left abruptly, many were confused bt we have now become so british and just accept. I like Tuku but i think he has forgotton how he got where he is, mari mu england hatinonge pasi saka kanatisina kuenda kubasa kunona iye we are not expecting to see him for a hour might as well pop into local pub. anyway if someone whats to enagege in piracy y go to a show can download on the interent at home. he choose the wrong time and way of convening an important message and does not have the desire effect, enagege your fans not alinate them, baba we butter your bread hokoyo!
Comment by Garai — November 3, 2009 @ 11:31 pm
If you choose to live in the spotlight your pitures will be taken.Get this to your head Tuku
Comment by kamtemeli — November 4, 2009 @ 2:52 am
Tuku that is insane piracy has nothing to do with fans taking videos or asking to take photographs with their hero urikurasika papi Tuku I thought you were better than that . Go to any concert people take videos and photographs I have plenty of those I do not use them to disrespect anyone then again respect is mutual. You owe that fan an apology Tuku !
Comment by Chido — November 4, 2009 @ 3:02 am
I am not sure whether the writer of this story carried some reaserch before publishing it. For your own information Tuku does not allow people to take videos in his shows. You can take as many as pictures you want but not videos. I have attanded several of Tuku shows in Zim and Australia and his stance on videos has not changed. People should go to shows to dance and enjoy themselves not to take videos for the whole night after only paying $5. Its not fair and if Tuku says no, i dont see why he is said to be nusty
Comment by hebias mafungate — November 4, 2009 @ 9:13 am
no comments ……why??????????????????????????????
Comment by kachura — November 5, 2009 @ 7:07 am
Bvuma wachembera !!!!!
Comment by BVUMA — November 5, 2009 @ 7:42 am
WHERE IS THE NASTINESS???
WHERE ARE THE HARSH WORDS???
Comment by BabaTee — November 5, 2009 @ 4:39 pm
TUKU DID THAT WHEN HE CAME TOT HE UK HE STOPPED PEOPLE FROM TAKING PICTURES AND VIDEOS. IT MAKE SENSE HOWEVER THERE IS NOT NEED TO BE NASTY ABOUT IT WE ARE HIS FANCE WE ALSO DESERVE RESPECT.
Comment by ngochani zimba — November 7, 2009 @ 3:35 pm
How is a just complaint about piracy make Tuku “Nasty”. You are obviously ignorant of copyright laws. Your article is misinforming and very wrong. Do people go to gigs to film?
Comment by Stan — November 10, 2009 @ 9:17 am
Umm tuku makatanga rini kupoza kudai, is it a crime that i consider u as a celeb & would like u have yo fotoz in my 4n.kana musisade mafans kumashows enyu taurai. Munondifungisa zvataiita kuhondo
Comment by Vajambe — November 10, 2009 @ 12:42 pm
e ingazvakaoma
Comment by sean1 — November 10, 2009 @ 7:28 pm
There is nothing wrong with what Tuku did, please people stop saying stupid and silly comments, even if he is sick only a foolish person would joke about that, would you like it if people were joking about your sickness, and anyway Mai Charamba did the same thing at a show at HICC,if you want a Video go and buy a DVD mhani
Munotinyangadza people with idle minds
Comment by Mercy — November 11, 2009 @ 1:36 pm
AVA MURWERE UYU! yave dementia iyi achembera manje!
Comment by zuluman wakwathu — November 12, 2009 @ 11:39 am
lolest…..is al i can say to these comments
Comment by tarydow — November 13, 2009 @ 12:49 pm
Tuku ari right stereki. If you attend his shows its nothing new……..muchinyanya piracy kuda zvemahara manje muchadya izvozvo. Protect your right as a musician Tuku siyana nanapombi yadonha pabhohoro ava
Comment by mai jairosi — November 14, 2009 @ 2:07 pm
musaona kurwara kwevamwe, kwenyu makupedza here!!!!!
ah tanga maongororora shure
Comment by sigobogo watuvhi jamus — November 14, 2009 @ 7:34 pm
veduwe kurwara kunongouya serufu and kana kwauya haurambi. Tose inzira yedu tese yekutanga warwara ozofa. Tingava vatano nhasi asi tichazorwarawo hazvinei nekuti nechirwere chipi, kose kurwara.
Tuku dai Mwari akuwanire nyasha,hasha uite shoma. Pandakakuona ku South ku Messina uchitenga mabuilding material ako I said to myself achada kubuilder chii munhu asarirwa nemaday asingasviki week. Nanhasi uchiri mupenyu chokwadi kufa ndekwaMwari kwete isu vanhu venyama.
Comment by Mai Mutsa — November 16, 2009 @ 3:22 pm
the man was taking a video not photos. please get your facts right i was at the show i took some beautiful pictures…………..
Comment by Anonymous — November 16, 2009 @ 5:39 pm
South africa
Comment by Too bad cant believe he would do this — November 17, 2009 @ 2:54 am
Imi vaTuku mamunhu mukuru. Kana musingadi kutorwa maapikicha kana mavideo hapana chakaipa, munotaura mune zvakanaka kwete kushamisira nekuita pick on your fan who is obviously enjoying your show. This bullying of your fans will not stop piracy. Remember to be nice to the people who made you who you are today. Now i see why Thomas Mapfumo always had something negative to say about you.
Comment by Zvakaoma — November 17, 2009 @ 3:47 pm
This is one thing that ticks me off with Zimbabwean stars. They don’t appreciate at all, and once he/she is at the top anenge akutotsvinyira even mafans ake. Ths behaviour is unacceptable, foolish, disrespectful and immature. If you don’t want your pictures taken, then home. s
Comment by Stay home — November 17, 2009 @ 3:52 pm
Vamutukudzi vorasikawo isu taimbo temba navo ngazvisadaro veduwe.
Comment by dj zim — November 18, 2009 @ 12:01 pm
whats wrong with taking a picture?l can understand about taking a video.mudhara uyu akaposer ndichimutora picture nefon yangu ari pabreak in one of his shows way back in milton keynes konhasi zvaita sei?mudhara uyu is becoming rough by the day!
Comment by tambaoga — November 18, 2009 @ 7:19 pm
I think Tuku should have just told his fan politely without going on about enough lighting and all the other unnecessary hogwash. You dont dress down people in public wabona.
Comment by Shauri yako — November 19, 2009 @ 1:48 pm
Tuku, ko zvadii
Comment by gambaguru Sithole — November 19, 2009 @ 3:04 pm
I think Tuku should just take it easy. If you don’t want cameras @ your shows, pls make an announcement before the show or approach the person in a respectful manner. I used to respect Tuku, but it seems chiCelebrity chamupinda mumusoro and he thinks he is the ish. What people like Tuku and other Zim celebrity forget is that its the people who put you on top and they will put you back to the ground in the blink of an eye. There are so many humble artists worldwide to who value the support of their fans and i wouldn’t hesitate supporting someone who respects others
Comment by Blessing — November 19, 2009 @ 7:57 pm
Kurwara kwaNzou kunei nemi? Muneziva Vana Mabi’angu imi mugona kutanga kufa iye achingoramba achingoperfoma kumashows.Issue ye piracy is greatly affecting all musicians…Plz lets respect Tuku…As for Farai Rungano aiwa isu hatikuzive
Comment by LAWRENCE TAKAWIRA — December 1, 2009 @ 11:29 am
zvinei nemi izvozvo aids yangotekeshere nyika yose wani
Comment by kachembere — December 4, 2009 @ 8:03 am
Well he was advocating a good coz but the guy has enough money he musnt want too much more…however guys lets not talk about his illness like that we lead to stigmatisation its not nice
Comment by Why — December 4, 2009 @ 3:49 pm
Baba awa vakunyara nokuti Mukondombera wamuunganidza. Wamupepeta tarisai maziso achiti kobo mukati. Vaimbi weku Zimbabwe munoimba nenzira imwechete. Good bye Tuku
Comment by Svirimoni — January 27, 2010 @ 8:04 pm