Details Emerge on the Death of DJ Tanaka “Mr Soul Touch” Manjengwa

By A Correspondent

Details remain scarce surrounding the sudden death of popular radio presenter and creative talent Tanaka “Mr Soul Touch” Manjengwa, who passed away over the weekend.

The news was first shared by former Norton MP Themba Mliswa, sparking an outpouring of grief nationwide.

Tanaka’s passing has stunned many, coming just months after he celebrated a widely admired wedding to Kundai Mutasa, a union celebrated by friends, family, and community leaders alike.

Confirming the news, Mliswa shared an emotional tribute reflecting both personal sorrow and the broader sense of loss.

“I find myself in deep sorrow at the untimely passing of Tanaka Manjengwa, a remarkable young man whose recent wedding to Kundai Mutasa I had the privilege of attending,” he wrote.
“They were a radiant couple, having navigated their journey together with grace and purpose. They had done everything right!”

Mliswa described Tanaka as a young man whose presence was impossible to ignore.

“The loss of such a vibrant soul, so early in life, casts a profound shadow over us all. Tanaka embodied youthful exuberance, a spirit that shone brightly among us.”

He extended his condolences to the bereaved families:

“My heartfelt condolences go out to Oliver and Chipo Mutasa, as well as the Manjengwa family. May they find solace during this difficult time. Haa tabaiwa chaiko (this has truly struck us), my heart aches deeply. May Tanaka’s soul find eternal peace.”

Beyond his recent marriage, Tanaka was celebrated as a radio presenter, music enthusiast, and creative entrepreneur who branded himself “Mr Soul Touch.” In a previous interview, he described himself as a conservative young radio DJ with ambitions that extended far beyond the microphone.

“As an entertainer, I want to branch into being an MC, voice-over artist, advertising, modelling, and more,” he said.

He credited God, his family, and his partner as the central pillars of his life, while openly discussing the challenges of breaking into radio, particularly beyond Zimbabwe.

“It’s really a ‘who you know’ game to break into radio, in Zim and abroad,” he explained.

Tanaka also encouraged aspiring presenters to leverage digital platforms to showcase their talent:

“You don’t have to be on air to be a radio presenter. These days, the internet is a platform to showcase your voice and talent.”

Tanaka’s wedding to Kundai Mutasa in April 2025 had been a moment of widespread celebration, with Mliswa among those congratulating the couple at the time.

“Congratulations to Tanaka Manjengwa & Kundai Mutasa on their wedding. Vazukuru vangu (my grandchildren),” he wrote on April 21, 2025.

That joyous occasion has now turned into profound mourning, with many describing Tanaka’s death as a painful reminder of life’s fragility and the loss of a promising young voice whose potential was tragically cut short.