A fight for the Tuku legacy has exploded pitting Daisy on one hand and Selmor on the other. Daisy is determined to block Selmor but Tu...
A fight for the Tuku legacy has exploded pitting Daisy on
one hand and Selmor on the other.
Daisy is determined to block Selmor but Tuku’s daughter seems to have garnered wider public endorsement to continue carrying the
Tuku torch.
Tuku’s oldest daughter, Sandra chose only to speak about
Selmor’s band, which she manages.
“Yes we saw the statement on Facebook. We are not sure to
whom it was directed or what it means but one thing for certain is that Selmor
and her band will continue doing what they have been doing for over a decade.
“When dad died, Selmor was actually in England for a tour.
So we will continue working as we have done over the years. We will mourn and
honour our father the best way we can. His legacy lives,” Sandra told The
Sunday Mail.
Tuku Music manager, Walter Wanyanya refused to comment on anything
pertaining to the family, saying he represented Tuku Music. He went on to pour
cold water on reports that Samantha is set to take over as the lead vocalist
but said she was part of the band and the Black Spirits would have “many lead
vocalists”.
“Samantha has always been a part of the Black Spirits. She
is not there by privilege, she is there because she is a singer and has been
with the band for three years. It is mdhara (Tuku) who put her there.
“But I don’t know why you are not asking about Charles, who
is still the bassist, Fiona who does backing vocals or Rodwell who is on
electric guitar. Black Spirits will never die, chisipo ndiNzou chete (only Nzou
is not there),” said Wanyanya. Nzou is the late Mtukudzi’s totem, a moniker
used by friends, fans and family. He was also known as Samanyanga, which means
the same thing as Nzou, the elephant.
Added Wanyanya: “Tuku left a young band. They are here to
stay. No one is taking over Tuku’s position, no one can.” Efforts to contact
Daisy on her mobile phone were unsuccessful.
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