Renowned musician Oliver Mtukudzi has breathed his last at 66, we can confirm.

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Reports of his death have been confirmed by his label Gallo Records.

His family is expected, in the coming hours, to issue a statement on his death.

The African cultural icon released a string of songs in his long career to critical acclaim.

Mtukudzi's body of work which consists of 67 albums is revered here in Kenya.

His death has triggered an outpouring of grief and condolences from his fans.

Todii, a song he released in 1999, resonated with scores of Kenyans in spite of them not being conversant with the Shona language in which it was rendered.