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The Tuku family saga took another dramatic turn yesterday as sisters Selmor and Sandra took to a podcast with DJ Ollah 7, airing their grievances against their stepmother, Daisy.
This revelation comes in the wake of emotional fallout from the recent OMIFA 2024 festival, held at the Pakare Paye Arts Centre, which commemorated their late father, Oliver Mtukudzi.
Selmor, who recently broke down during her performance at the festival, expressed her deep disappointment with the current management of the arts center following her father’s death.
“It was my first time performing at the Pakare Paye stage after the death of my father,” she reflected. “I became emotional when I arrived only to see my father’s office locked. The love from the audience touched me deeply, but the state of the venue was disheartening.”
The “Hangasa” singer clarified that her setlist, which included her songs “Changu Chiiko” and “Seiko,” was not aimed at her stepmother, countering claims that she was using her performance as a platform for personal grievances. “People who attend our shows know our playlist, and it wasn’t targeted at anyone,” she stated.
Selmor also expressed shock at being omitted from the festival’s initial lineup, which was organized by her half-sister Samantha. “To my surprise, I received an invitation via email on short notice despite the planning for this event starting in June,” she said. “I have never asked for payment to perform at family events, yet I was told there was a small budget for the show.”
In an emotional plea, Selmor shared that her late father had high hopes for their family, aspiring for collaboration among his daughters before his passing. “He was a different man who loved his daughters, but his relationship with mama (Daisy) complicated our bond,” she lamented. She urged the public to separate her husband, Tendai Manatsa, from the family drama, insisting he should not be involved in these disputes.
Sandra, Selmor’s elder sister, joined the conversation, highlighting Daisy as a barrier to family unity. “Before our father died, he gathered all of us daughters, including Samantha, and urged us to come together. I was shocked to see Daisy and Samantha participating in a family event while excluding the rest of us,” she said.
Sandra recounted her experiences growing up in a divided household, mentioning favoritism among siblings and feeling left out of significant family developments. “There was a time when my father and Daisy were building a house in Norton, and I wasn’t even informed about it until it was finished,” she said. “I felt disconnected and hurt when I discovered the house was complete, and I had no idea they had moved.”
Despite the discord, Sandra expressed her willingness to mend family ties, calling for open dialogue. “I am ready to unite the family. Family events should be harmonious and inclusive,” she stated, adding that she is open to mediation if needed.
The public reaction to the sisters’ podcast interview has been mixed, reflecting the polarized opinions surrounding the Tuku family dynamics. While some sympathize with Selmor and Sandra’s plight, others have criticized the public airing of family grievances, arguing that such disputes should be resolved privately.
In the wake of their heartfelt revelations, both sisters paid tribute to their late brother, Sam, who they described as a stabilizing force in their family. Selmor noted how Sam had a clear understanding of their lineage and frequently demonstrated his affection through thoughtful gestures.
