Africa mourns the King of Afro-jazz

Oliver Mtukudzi, Zimbabwe's and Africa's most renowned musician, has died aged 66 after dominating the Afro-Jazz genre in a career spanning four-decades.

Mfalme wa Afro-Jazz Oliver Mtukudzi, kwenye tamasha Source: AAP

Tuku was a key part of revolution fighting white-minority rule in Zimbabwe, his lyrics often carried social messages about HIV/Aids and coded political commentary which led to some of his songs being banned in the country.

Tuku was a singer and guitarist who mixed several musical styles, to create his own distinctive Afro-jazz sound, known to his fans as "Tuku Music".

In a long and successful career, Tuku released 67 albums and toured the world including Australia where last toured in 2015.

Mfalme wa Afro-Jazz Oliver Mtukudzi, kwenye tamasha Source: EPA

Oliver Mtukudzi, will be remembered for his famous song Neria, which advocated for gender equality.