NORTON – Last night Tuku hosted a tribute gig in memory of his son Sam and shared the stage with a number of artists and friends of the younger Mtukudzi.

Tuku cancelled his birthday anniversary shows held around the week of 22 September, his birthday, in respect of his son’s departure in March. He said he would not celebrate his birthday in the same year of the death of his child.

Instead Tuku chose a tribute show for Sam on the same day of the launch of Cheziya, his son’s posthumous release. The show was aptly called “Wednesday To Remember Sam”.

Left: Sam Mtukudzi, 1988 - 2010. Picture courtesy of ZimboJam

Tuku and his wife Daisy and family, Tuku Music and Pakare Paye Arts Centre thank the friends and fans who travelled to Norton last night to join us celebrate Sam’s life.

Below are pictures from the tribute show. – Shepherd Mutamba/tukumusik.com

^ The Golden Giirls rocked for sure at the tribute gig for Sam.

^ AY Band playing songs from Cheziya. Martha, Elast and Tawanda.

Selmar Mtukudzi-Manatsa also played to the memory of her brother.	Tuku and AY Band's Tawanda Ndoro playing Sam's music.

^ Tuku and the Golden Girls.

^ Ay Band (from left) Sammy, Elasta, Tawanda, Martha and Bella.

^ Fans at the Wednesday To Remember Sam gig.

Tuku fights back tears as he plays for his son.	With The Black Spirits...Tuku, Charles and Namatai at Sam's gig.

^ Munya Mataruse and Tuku performed together for Sam.