As Oliver Mtukudzi received his honorary MSc. degree (Fine Arts) from the Women’s University in Africa, at a colourful ceremony in Harare today, he particularly poured tribute to women in quite some glowing poetic compliments before a cheering crowd of at least 1 000 guests:

I wouldn’t be what I am if it wasn’t for a woman.
I was born of a woman and I married one.
For me to have vakuwasha (son-in-laws) it is because of a woman.
Of the 35 years of my career in music, a university of women has honored me today.
Above that I have been capped by a woman.
Enough respect to women!
My life has been and is supported by women.
To sing and perform like I do ndinenge ndabikirwa nemunhukadzi (its because of the support of a woman)…a unique woman for that matter. – www.tukumusik.com

Left: Tuku speaks at his graduation.
(Photo: Shepherd Mutamba)