In a heart-wrenching revelation, Sandra and Selmor Mtukudzi, daughters of the late music legend Oliver Mtukudzi, have opened up about their traumatic childhood experiences. The sisters shared their story on the DJ Ollah 7 podcast, shedding light on the mistreatment they suffered at the hands of their stepmother, Daisy. Sandra recounted how they were often left behind during family vacations and forced to perform household chores while their siblings enjoyed outings.
Sandra vividly remembered being denied attendance to a party, instead being tasked with laundry. The sisters also described the degrading treatment they endured during meal times, with Sandra revealing that her meals were prepared in the same pot as the family dog’s. This treatment further solidified their feelings of exclusion within their own home. The emotional scars from these experiences still linger, and the sisters’ bravery in sharing their story serves as a testament to the human spirit’s resilience.
Sandra shared a particularly harrowing experience, being left alone in Kwekwe at 16 while her family secretly relocated to Norton. This event deepened her feelings of abandonment. The sisters found comfort in their father, secretly speaking to him behind Daisy’s back, as she restricted their communication. Selmor’s emotional display at the Oliver Mtukudzi International Festival of the Arts sparked discussions about their past, prompting them to speak out.
The sisters’ willingness to confront their past invites important conversations about family dynamics and mental health. Their story highlights the need for empathy, support, and understanding within families, encouraging others to share their own experiences and seek healing.
