Zimbabwean Sculptor Takawira Succumbs to Covid-19
January 14, 2021
He was 69.
His friend Olivier Sultan confirmed the news on social media.
“I am terribly sad to announce the death of my dear friend, sculptor Lazarus Takawira from Covid-19,” he said.
The funeral wake is at his farm in Ruwa and will be buried today.
The National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) director Nicholas Moyo described Takawira as a legend of Shona stone sculpture whose name is recognisable across the globe for his artworks.
“Our hearts were immediately filled with sorrow upon hearing the news of Lazarus’ passing. Our most sincere condolences go out to the Takawira family which has lost a father, grandfather and icon of Zimbabwean stone Sculpture,” said Moyo.