Lucky Philip Dube was a South African Reggae musician and Rastafarian. It can be, but I would love to. Local or international I also have Joel Klein, who is like a scientist in guitar. 0 rating. When I'm not away. Ya. His parents separated before his birth, and he was raised by his mother, who named him Lucky because she considered his birth fortunate after a number of failed pregnancies. He was born in the month of August, 1964 and passed away in October, 2017. I have never cried for any one who was not close to me when they died, but when my musical icon the only one person I listen to every day died I find myself wake up one morning crying for my hero. Dube's roots reggae brought African people to the table in terms of conversation about the black diaspora by mimicking Caribbean artists' assertions of African authenticity or racial utopia. Watch the space! South African reggae musician (1964-2007), S.Africa reggae icon shot and killed radio, South African reggae star shot dead in front of his children, "S. African Reggae Star Lucky Dube Killed in Attempted Car-Jacking | Voice of America - English", Three Accused of the Murder of Lucky Dube Found Guilty, "Bongi Dube Almost Lost Her Life After An Accident", "When Echoes Return: roots, diaspora and possible Africas (a eulogy)". Now an artist in her own right, she has released her first album this summer, called 'My Way'. Hes actually the producer of the album. Police reports suggest the hijackers did not recognise him and believed that he was a Nigerian. [3][4][5], Lucky Dube was born in Ermelo, formerly of the Eastern Transvaal, now of Mpumalanga, on 3 August 1964. Reggae and dancehall music. Check out these photos of Lucky Dube's wife, Zanele Mdluli; Here are photos of Nkulee Dube, Lucky Dube's daughter; Here are photos of Thokozani Dube, Lucky Dube's son; Dube's children now represent him on Earth. Several years later she still has difficulties talking about it. Sadly, his demise in the year 2007 send many into mourning considering the gap he did leave. That's the thing with me. In my whole life, I have love the music from Lucky Dube. She is very proud of me and she tells me that every day. She has shared stage with many notable musicians all around the world. Lives and works in Johannesburg, South Africa. In 2012, Nkulee Dube the daughter of The Legendary African King of Reggae Lucky Dube made history by being the first artist in history to be nominated in six categories and also the first non . [13] In the song and music video, he is found disturbing the bounds of the genre by highlighting the toils of his own homeland. Her father was one of reggaes most successful legends ever - Lucky Dube. Thanks to our 2022 Summer Arts Event Sponsors: Pierson Building Center Vocality Community Credit Union Emerald Realty Humboldt Distillery Clarkies Benbow Historic Inn Royal Gold Frey Vineyards Country Club Cannabis Dazey's Supply Eel River Brewing Company Chatauqua Natural Foods Redwoods Rural Health SoHum Health Gyppo Ale Mill . Follow my page to get notifications of newly published articles daily. She glides and slides with ease in between her songs as she traverses between ragga and ethno -soul as if she was born on stage. [14], On 18 October 2007, Lucky Dube was killed by hijackers in Rosettenville, a suburb in southern Johannesburg, shortly after dropping two of his seven children off at their uncle's house. 'Cause I didn't know about them, and then they wanted to work with me and they didn't know how to get hold of me. Give It to Me Silly Walks Discotheque & Nkulee Dube. Its difficult touring on our continent, and the promoters try their best just staging shows. He recorded 22 albums in Zulu, English and Afrikaans in a 25-year period and was South Africa's biggest-selling reggae artist. Dead or alive. I was just surrounded by great musicians. United Reggae is a free and independant magazine promoting reggae music and message since 2007. All Rights Reserved. TNK MusiQ - Mama Jay (Nkulee 501 Revisit) February 27, 2023. Any more collaborations that we can expect? The second album was released soon afterwards, and this time Dube wrote some of the lyrics in addition to singing. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Born to the family a music legend, Nkulee Dube has big shoes to fill to preserve and sustain the name of her late father, Lucky Dube. It has a lot of support in terms of music. Sincerely I feel so blessed to know about Nkulee, please lift the flag higher. Though he is no more, he is not forgotten. What would you consider your highlights and downlows in your musical journey or in general? Did you perform for the masses or was it just a special occasion? The Duet with your brother specifically. Whom did you work with on that first album, My Way? Ive always wanted to sing, but I have always been shy about my voice. Which Jamaican reggae artists have influenced you? You just wanna be solid like a fan. Kindly share your views on this matter, follow and share for future timely and educative updates. Every Thursday night, it is always packed. I think I'm comfortable and confident in front of people now, so I released an album (laughs). It dropped in 2011/2012, since then you have not released a studio album? But I'm always nervous. Nkulee Dube was awarded the Most Promising New Entertainer Award at the international world reggae music award show. He was invited there and we went there as a family. Your email address will not be published. Contacts: Nkulee Dube Productions Tel: +33 6 42 50 87 93 ~ email: Nkuleedubeproductions@gmail.com Our Promoter Partners: Yes, there are a lot of different situations. 2007-2023 United Reggae. Dillinger was like "oh yeah, I know her" and that's how we met. You go and have your manicure and you get home and youre like ah, I have to take all of this off, all my money So he was very strict as a father. Opera News does not consent to nor does it condone the posting of any content that violates the rights (including the copyrights) of any third party, nor content that may malign, inter alia, any religion, ethnic group, organization, gender, company, or individual. Adobe Flash Player is a cross-platform browser-based application runtime that delivers uncompromised viewing of expressive applications, content, and videos across screens and browsers. Local or international, What are you listening to now, whats on your playlist. Dube gave Africa a voice and put its culture on the global stage by joining the global reggae community. Thats why we have clubs that only play reggae, that only play dancehall. Stay blessed, know that I am one thy souls following thee. By Polycap241 (self media writer) | 1 year ago. This must have been the busiest season by far as she has accomplished so much in such a short period. That's the music I grew up with. 'Cause some people confuse the fact that Shembe maybe is 'Cause I've always been asked that in interviews like, do we praise him or do we see him as God or No. show more . NKULEE: It started when I was sixteen, and I was in a group called VOG {Voices of the Ghetto}. She toured as a backup dancer with the risqu Afropop star Lebo Mathosa, a woman who made it in the male-dominated South African industry. Or maybe they are having such a good time they forget to press record.. lol. We met, hit it off, and they offered me the riddim and wanted to be part of my first album. I don't know, when I'm nervous, I become to be too much - I don't know, I exaggerate, I try to make things even more up, because I think people can see that I'm nervous. See More, Opera News is a free to use platform and the views and opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author and do not represent, reflect or express the views of Opera News. On the day he was shot on October 18, 2007, his daughter Nkulee Dube was in the car and witnessed the gruesome murder. And then after that, they just talked to me straight. It can be, but I would love to. Your debut album, My Way has got some amazing jams in there, but I do feel that it was not pushed, am i wrong in saying that? The Duet with your brother specifically You've just pretty much toured half the world. Yes, we did several shows in the Gambia and we love it. She glides and slides with ease in between her songs as she traverses between ragga and ethno-soul as if she was born on stage. Youve done this, youve done that, youve achieved this and this and that. We have some shows to perform before the end of the year like Reunion Island on October 19th, and then we are already planning the 2019/2020 touring season. Never letting fame and success get the better of her. That's why we have clubs that only play reggae, that only play dancehall. What was the first song that you recorded and how did it do in the market? The November 25 charity concert will see the Nkulee, who has taken . I also have Thuthukani Cele from the One People Band, who was on the keys. Sometimes, I ask God why he allowed those cheap, low life losers to take his life. But it does happen that I miss my Mom. There are only a few clubs in South Africa, particularly African Storms Ragga Nights in Johannesburg on Thursdays that showcases Dancehall. 13 years have passed since his death but still his music lives. They probably inherited the passion for music from him and that is a blessing. [11] His album, Respect, earned a European release through a deal with Warner Music. We went to New York for the first time, Chicago, Minnesota, and then on to Europe where we currently are finishing the summer festival season. You performed for Yah Yah Jemmeh in Gambia on his special invitation. You performed for Yah Yah Jemmeh in Gambia on his special invitation. Moderate. So they just come from somewhere. Five of the six albums have been retrieved. Copyright 2023 Ovation Wiki Site Web Base. In Shembe, we combine religion with culture. One friend asked me to let him listen to the rythym which I accepted, I told them about this reggae Icon, the best song I always listened to is Different Colors, my friends loved this song and secretly loved it and to my surprise when I returned to Uganda, they sent me a T-Shirt with the Words different colors, one people together with a joine flag of Uganda and Poland. The other one is not really a show. When will your next tour be? Dube was married to Zanele Mdluli with whom he had two children with, namely, Nkulee Dube, a girl and Thokozani Dube, a boy. The album celebrated Dube's music and honored the contributions he made to South Africa. Through taking Jamaican roots music back to its roots, he recontextualized the oppression and political struggles that reggae seeps itself in, bringing the basis of the diaspora back in conversation with the diaspora at large to allow for a more pan-African form of cultural expression. Interested parties can contact us via email at: Nkuleedubeproductions@gmail.com or get hold of my management on telephone number: +33 6 42 50 87 93 As for how well it did, from my understanding its doing well all over Africa. [11] His 1993 album, Victims, sold over one million copies worldwide. Four years later, she still has difficulties talking about it. According to Nkulee Dube, coming to Ghana is like coming to continue what her father left uncompleted. I would love to play in Jamaica. He visited my country twice(Uganda), but I was young to recognise his message but would mumble on the beats. Any/all written content and images displayed are provided by the blogger/author, appear herein as submitted by the blogger/author and are unedited by Opera News. And how many people can you say have achieved that?" How can promoters get in touch with you or your management team. There are. No. The audiences have been fantastic and they are the ones who drive me/us onwards. Enjoy Nkulee Dube's latest songs and explore the Nkulee Dube's new music albums. If the content contained herein violates any of your rights, including those of copyright, and/or violates any the above mentioned factors, you are requested to immediately notify us using via the following email address operanews-external(at)opera.com and/or report the article using the available reporting functionality built into our Platform. [2] In 1995, he earned a worldwide recording contract with Motown. I like the band Morgan Heritage. Nkulee Dube was born to the family of a music legend, Nkulee Dube has big shoes to fill to preserve and sustain the name of her late father, Lucky Dube. Ya, it was! I love every single one of them.. Onwards and upwards, always forwards! Any/all written content and images displayed are provided by the blogger/author, appear herein as submitted by the blogger/author and are unedited by Opera News. Which countries in Africa have you performed in? A lot of Jamaican artists love to perform in South Africa. Content created and supplied by: Enter_News (via Opera MR: How and where did it all start for you? Releases. Now an artist in her own right, she released her first album 2012 which she aptly titled 'My Way'. I'll be ready for it next time (laughs). I think Im comfortable and confident in front of people now. So they do inspire me as an artist. We are using cookies on this website to give you the best, most relevant experience. Dead or alive. Top Songs By Nkulee Dube. There is little or no footage of your performances especially in Africa, how is that? We are about to launch my new release The Journey album later this year. Well, as far as I know (laughs). Nkulee is not known at home, however, the beautiful singer continues to make headlines outside the country. @nkuleedube247. Lots of exercise, lots of positive mental exercising and also the urge to share what I bring to as many people as I can. Maybe I feel very sad and I feel whatever, she always says "I'm still proud of you. Afterward, she took the teenager under her wing."She created who Nkulee Dube is onstage . If it plays like (that), thats a jazz song. I mean, at the time, I was like a fan. The singer-songwriter, performer, and dancer navigates between Jazz mixed with Soul and spiced up with Reggae. Nkulee has a lot of other achievements as a singer. What's your favorite song from your father? And from the very first show in California at the beginning of June too. She is forever with me. Nkulee, whose music can be classified as ethno-ragga fused with soul and jazz, is no stranger to the performance circuit and the music industry; she was a backing singer and dancer for the late Lebo Mathosa and later Ntando Bangani. Every Saturday and Wednesday I go - when I'm at home. She has taken up from where her father stopped. Any more collaborations that we can expect? I also have Joel Klein, who is like a scientist in guitar. With which people did you work on that album, My Way? On 18 October 2017, Gallo Records South Africa released a 25 track limited edition commemorative album titled The Times We've Shared. 13 years have passed since his death but still his music lives. As a guest artist and backing vocalist Nkulee has been part of her late fathers band One People, and has performed at major festivals in Australia, Holland, Papa New Genea, French Gayana, etc, South African Nkulee Dube, daughter of the late reggae star Lucky Dube top the list of nominees in six categories for the 31st International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA), Although, CNN earlier broke the news of her nomination, no one knew that she was the top nominee. And some other artists, beautiful voices from the Ladies that Ive worked with before. How has this supported SA music? Doesn't matter what wrong I do, she's like OK, it matters what wrong I do. A song with a powerful message that provides a perfect soundtrack that sums up the trial and tribulations of her Journey through life and music. He was previously married to Zanele Mdluli. Nkulee, whose music can be classified as 'ethno-ragga' fused with soul and jazz, is no stranger to the music industry; she has been a backing singer and dancer for the late Lebo Mathosa and later Ntando Bangani. The resultant album was released under the name Lucky Dube and the Supersoul. This must have been the busiest season by far as she has accomplished so much in such a short period. 10/30/2013 Various Artists - HEMP! WikiMzansi is South Africa's free online information resource profiling the continent's prominent leaders. No, no, yes, and yeslol, Whats your favourite colour? Silly Walks I met in Germany on the first occasion of my being invited to the Afrika Fest. Lucky Dube was born on August 3, 1964 in Ermelo, Johannesburg, South Africa. I was waiting to see him whatever cost if he ever returned back to his fan base. If the content contained herein violates any of your rights, including those of copyright, and/or violates any the above mentioned factors, you are requested to immediately notify us using via the following email address operanews-external(at)opera.com and/or report the article using the available reporting functionality built into our Platform "She is your best friend/who became my friend/behind your back" That's my favorite one (tune). But when you were younger, people told you to keep your voice under the shower. By. She has taken up from where her father stopped. Yes. Be good to the people on your way up the ladder, cause you will need them on your way down, Whats your pet peeve? The legacy of Lucky Dube, who pioneered a distinct variation of reggae enriched with traditional South African music, lives on through Nkulee, who mixes that sound with a Jamaican feel. He has also worked with a couple of people - Miriam Makeba, just to name the one person that people recognize. I wish I could. Dube was married to a beautiful woman by the name of Dube Sanele and together were blessed with two children. Photos. Thats how South Africa works. But I'm always nervous when I perform. You go and have your manicure and you get home and you're like "ah, I have to take all of this off, all my money" So he was very strict as a father. Divine intervention! In 1989, he won four OKTV Awards for Prisoner, won another for Captured Live the following year and yet another two for House of Exile the year after. Ouh ya! And then I just recorded it that night. What have you got in store for us in 2018/2019 season The daughter of the late legendary reggae star, Lucky Dube, who has taken up the father's band since his painful death some few years ago will be the special guest artiste to "The Hole-in-Heart Charity Concert in Ghana". Lucky Philip Dube (pronounced duu-beh;[1] 3 August 1964 18 October 2007) was a South African reggae musician and rastafarian considered to be one of the most important musicians in the history of African music and one of the greatest reggae musicians of all time.The South African born but globally revered reggae legend recorded 22 albums in Zulu, English, and Afrikaans in a 25-year period and was South Africa's as well as Africa's biggest-selling reggae superstar to date. From his albums? One love. [9], In addition to performing music Dube was a sometime actor, appearing in the feature films Voice in the Dark, Getting Lucky, and Lucky Strikes Back.[12]. It's called Luv The Way, it's one of my favorite songs. It was one of my highlights, one of the highlights in my life. I would love to meet Tanya (Stephens), I think that's one reason you'd have to come to Jamaica. She is selected for; Best Female Vocalist, Best Song, Best Album, Best Video, Best New Entertainer and Most Promising Entertainer. [10] However, he was not discouraged and continued to perform the reggae tracks live and wrote and produced a second reggae album. A Bit of Love and also Umendo. "I'm an obsessed fan of Tanya Stephens. Hey Nkulee, I real enjoying reading your interview you granted. Nkulee slides and sings between her songs as if she was born on stage. Thats what I liked about jazz. Her approach is both nostalgic and innovative. Your dad's music was not only fabulous but deep and insightful. We are talking with several people about the possibility of marketing the designs soon too. How was the tune you sang on their riddim received in RSA? Actually once, and then the second time was when his record company had gathered their own artists together to show off. Zanele Mdluli. I like Morgan Heritage. [20] It was around this same time when he began to learn English. Read about copyright, Terms of use | About us | Contact us | Authors | Newsletter | A-Z. At that time, the reggae star and his wife named their son Thokozani Dube while at the same time naming their daughter Nkulee Dube. She glides and slides with ease in between her songs as she traverses between ragga and ethno-soul as if she was born on stage. Nkulee has a lot of other achievements as a singer. You watch him on stage, like (screams) aaaah. What was it that you liked so much about jazz music? This interview was used by the BBC London to produce a radio report about the death of Lucky Dube! If you were there then Am so so so happy to know about Nkulee Dube. One never knowsI have a few in mind and hopefully were able to arrange some interesting projects. Also she was nominated in South Africa at the South African Music Awards for Best Produced Album and the also at the Metro FM Awards show. Across the globe, Lucky Dube had earned a good number of fans from his amazing songs. She is expected to perform in Accra on November 25, Kumasi at the sports stadium on November 26 and at the Sekondi Sports Stadium in Takoradi on November 27. [24] In 2005, Dube was a touring act in Alice Springs, in central Australia, promoted by entrepreneur Scott Boocock, on advice from his friend, Joe Miller, a disc jockey on local First Nations radio station CAAMA Radio, and he had noted that Dube's popularity was growing. Nkulee Dube was awarded the Most Promising New Entertainer Award at the international world reggae music award show. It achieved platinum sales status and established Dube as a popular reggae artist in South Africa, in addition to attracting attention outside his homeland. South Africas highly promising next reggae star on her music, touring life, the rich musical heritage of her native and, yes, some memories of her father. Considering the talent she is gifted with one can easily say music is in her blood. They do everything, but that goes back to their culture as Indians. And they play them in dancehall clubs, the ones that I'm talking about. But I believe he perfected his purpose on earth and its for the living to carry on. I have always everyday listened to his songs. When he was shot to death on Oct 18, 2007, Nkulee was in the car and witnessed the murder. Opera News furthermore does not condone the use of our platform for the purposes encouraging/endorsing hate speech, violation of human rights and/or utterances of a defamatory nature. A powerful performer, just like her father, Nkulee has shared the stage with the Jamaican reggae/ragga artists Sizzla, Turbulence, Tosh Meets Marley Warrior King, and others in countries such as the USA, Europe, South Africa, the South Pacific, Namibia, the Gambia, Zimbabwe, and Kenya. Because everyone in the world can identify that that's a reggae song. Opera News furthermore does not condone the use of our platform for the purposes encouraging/endorsing hate speech, violation of human rights and/or utterances of a defamatory nature. Ya, there are (similarities), besides the music part. I also have Bethuel Mbonani on drums, who I play with right now in my band. 3 1 minute read. The way jazz musicians express themselves through notes and not saying anything. Further information on cookies can be found in our privacy policy, Sizzla Kalonji Everlasting Japan Tour 2023, Katchafire Announce 'Always With You' USA Tour 2023, King Kietu x ShakaRoot x Macka B - Children, Black Uhuru feat. [15] Dube was driving his Chrysler 300C, which the assailants were after. The Roots Reggae Library has taken steps to store digital versions of the Mbaqange albums made in the 80's. show all videos . Despite being from South Africa, Lucky Dube's death had an effect on the whole continent of Africa and the world at large because of his talent in reggae music. Opera News furthermore does not condone the use of our platform for the purposes encouraging/endorsing hate speech, violation of human rights and/or utterances of a defamatory nature. If you were not into music, what would you be doing? We tour the world a lot together every year now, and this coming year (2019) we are looking to perform a lot more in South Africa and on the continent in general next year. Apart from reggae which sounds did you grow up listening to? Despite being from South Africa, Lucky Dube's death had an effect on the whole continent of Africa and the world at large because of his talent in reggae music. Nkulee Dube. Both during her historic marriage to Bob and after his 1981 passing, the reggae matriarch has preached the one-love philosophy while nurturing and protecting the Marley legacy. It felt very good. She kicked off the year with a highly rated performance at Rebel Salute in Jamaica, then she hit the studios to record for Roots & Kulcha on the Live n Joy Riddim with the song I Am Woman. Opera News furthermore does not condone the use of our platform for the purposes encouraging/endorsing hate speech, violation of human rights and/or utterances of a defamatory nature. Nkulee was part of her father's musical band. Nkulee Dube. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Wiki Mzansi|Powered by Nine80 Digital. Opera News furthermore does not condone the use of our platform for the purposes encouraging/endorsing hate speech, violation of human rights and/or utterances of a defamatory nature. Like you go there on Thursday nights, just chillin' with the Rastas, and you find your Indians, your Chineses Everybody's there, having fun. The way the jazz musicians can express themselves through notes and not saying anything. Born to the family a music legend, Nkulee Dube has big shoes to fill to preserve and sustain the name of her late . You did a collaboration with NC Dread on a single Look to You which was a banger, but I kept thinking to myself, what an unlikely pair, did not expect that combo? And she has performed in many major festivals all around the world. In reggae, just like (in) jazz, we express ourselves through music. Do you see similarities between jazz and reggae music? Ive worked with Silly Walks from (Hamburg), Germany. Opera News does not consent to nor does it condone the posting of any content that violates the rights (including the copyrights) of any third party, nor content that may malign, inter alia, any religion, ethnic group, organization, gender, company, or individual. The album features his biggest hits exclusive performances and 3 previously unreleased tracks. The reggae scene in South Africa seems to be pretty small. Nkulee Dube has managed to fuse ethno-soul, jazz, and ethno-ragga together as a vocalist, performer, and songwriter like no other artist. Just like jazz. He died on 18 October 2007, in Rosettenville, South Africa, Married to Zanele Mdluli with two children Nkulee Dube and Thokozani Dube You've done this, you've done that, you've achieved this and this and that. https://unitedreggae.com/articles/n853/021612/interview-nkulee-dube, Interview: Winston McAnuff in Kingston (Part 1), Interview: Alpheus & Roberto Sanchez (2017), Marcus Gad Meets Tamal - Enter A Space EP, Ital Horns - Showcase Vol. Support us! No female artist has managed to fuse ethno-soul, jazz with ragga in one song as this 33-year old singer- songwriter, as Nkulee Dube has done in such a short space of time since entering this challenging and yet exciting industry. With which sound other than reggae did you grow up? I am living in the British Virgin Islands and I will love for one day to see Nkulee Dube perform here at the music fest just like your father did. But a show-show was once. Nkulee Dube's career started at age 16 in dance. [8] While at school he discovered the Rastafari movement. Much Much Love & Blessings Mr & Mrs Ndlovu [16] Five men were arrested in connection with the murder;[17] three were tried and found guilty on 31 March 2009. Never letting fame and success get the better of her. Opera News furthermore does not condone the use of our platform for the purposes encouraging/endorsing hate speech, violation of human rights and/or utterances of a defamatory nature. Nkulee, growing up in a family like yours, it is no surprise really that you are doing music. Is the reggae crowd there "racially" mixed? 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