(TALKZIMBABWE) Tuku, a symbol of unity
Tuku, a symbol of unityBy: Prince Mukono
Posted: Thursday, March 18, 2010 10:07 am
THE Mtukudzi family is one Zimbabwean family that should be emulated by all musicians and citizens in the country.
The burial of the late Sam Mtukudzi, the one and only son of Zimbabwean musical maestro was testament to the fact that one does not need to be in politics to make a big difference.
This is one family that, through thick and thin, struggled with the masses of Zimbabwe and gave hope at a time when others were busy advocating sanctions for their own country.
Oliver and Sam could have easily gone into exile and settled anywhere they want, in Africa or in the world.
When he was on a trip to London last year, I asked Oliver why he had stayed in Zimbabwe. He told me that: "The people of Zimbabwe need me. I am there to inspire these young people, otherwise we will breed a generation of crooks, murderers and thieves." Indeed Mtukudzi inspired these young people and showed true patriotism that even some of our own politicians are unable to show today.
Noone can ever say that Tuku was and is always agreeable with the politics in the country, but he has never used the situation in his own country for selfish means. He alsways stayed truly Zimbabwean and patriotic.
He inspired that spirit in Sam and Owen Chimhare. These two young people were remarkable and should be an inspiration to all young people who think they can only make a difference by talking ill about their elders and disrespecting their leaders.
The burial of Sam and Owen dwarfed the visit by Presdient Jacob Zuma, who is in the country to debate "very important issues". One lesson is learnt from this: Zimbabweans will rally together first before they pay homage to anyone else, and issues of politics are not necessarily that important in the scale of things.
Looking at the manner in which his son was buried, Tuku could actually be the first person outside politics to be declared a national hero after his death.
I hope every Zimbabwean will look in the mirror and ask themselves the real question: "Is what I am doing detrimental to my own people or not?"
Labels: OLIVER MTUKUDZI
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