In the true spirit of giving and sharing, superstar Oliver Mtukudzi has partnered with the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority to assist the less fortunate members of society. The award-winning "Tuku", as he is affectionately known by his legion of fans, wowed over 600 guests at the Zimra Charity Ball held last Friday, at a Harare hotel.
Held under the theme "Going beyond the decade through caring and sharing" in recognition of Zimra's 10th anniversary, the event was supported by over 60 blue-chip companies and raised over US$80 000. Mtukudzi and his band, The Black Spirits, who donated their services at the ball, gave a stellar performance to an appreciative crowd, which like Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist, kept asking for more. The most popular song was "Tozeza Baba", which had all the guests singing along and taking to the dance floor.
Speaking at the fund-raising dinner, Zimra Commissioner-General, Mr Gershem Pasi hailed Mtukudzi for extending a generous hand to the underprivileged members of society. "When role models like Tuku actively participate in charity work, the entire nation will emulate and take the plight of the less fortunate seriously," said Mr Pasi.
The Zimra Charity Ball, often dubbed "the most well-organised high profile event of the year", is an annual event aimed at raising funds for charitable institutions dotted across the country. Organisations support the event by buying tables and donating in cash and kind. Some of the prominent personalities who attended this year's ball included the president of the Apostolic Faith Mission in Zimbabwe, Reverend Dr Aspher Madziyire, and his wife, members of the Pasi family, Sam Mataure, Mrs Daisy Mtukudzi, Mr Kenny Mubaiwa of KM Auctions and captains of industry. (Herald)
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