The buzz around Pakare Paye Arts Centre tonight is impossible to ignore – a 10‑hour marathon of Tuku Music kicking off at 6 PM and stretching all the way to 4 AM has fans both excited and frowning. The poster’s star‑studded lineup – Yohan, Gidza, Bernard Betera, Black Spirits, Feli Nandi, Killer T, Baba Harare and more – reads like a who’s‑who of Zimbabwe’s current scene, yet it conspicuously leaves out any of Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi’s own children.
That glaring omission has sparked a wave of speculation: some see a lingering family feud, especially after the recent fallout between Tuku’s widow Daisy and his daughter Selmor, which has played out in the press and on social media . Others point out that Selmor was initially left off the bill but later added to the official list, a move that fans welcomed but that also fuels the “who‑was‑snubbed” narrative . Organisers, meanwhile, have framed the event as a broader celebration of Tuku’s musical legacy, emphasizing the involvement of his protégés and the wider artist community .