Mtukudzi died on Wednesday, January 23 in a Harare hospital, where he was rushed on Tuesday after an illness.
MTV Base South Africa has confirmed on its Twitter handle news of his demise.
“It is with sadness that we say Rest In Peace to one of the greatest musician of our time, Oliver Mtukudzi. Thank you for sharing your talent with Africa and beyond,” said MTB Base on Twitter.
Mtukudzi has died aged 66.