Lucky Dube: 1964 - 2007
South Africans and others across the world were shocked to hear of the murder of one of our most talented musicians, Lucky Dube.
Hey was one of those musicians who have stood the test of time. His career spanned 20 years and he released 22 albums, most to international acclaim. The reggae sensation, who did not drink or smoke cigarettes or marijuana, despite the association of the substance with Rastafarians, had won over 20 awards for his music contribution locally and internationally.
Born in 1964 in Ermelo, Lucky was born of a single mother who thought she could not have children. Because of the miracle of his birth, she named him Lucky.
As a child Dube worked as a gardener but, realizing that he wasn’t earning enough to feed his family, he began to attend school. There he joined a choir and, with some friends, formed his first musical ensemble, called The Skyway Band. He began singing in bars and in church.
He joined a band in the 1980’s but was encouraged to develop his reggae sound. He decided to try the new musical genre and, in 1984, released the mini album Rastas Never Die.
He made a type of melodious, African reggae that slowly but surely turned him into a superstar both in his native South Africa and abroad.
Although he was a part of the Rastafarian movement, he abstained from drinking alcohol, or smoking cigarettes or marijuana; a practice he continued throughout his life.
Lucky Dube was survived by his new wife Zanele and his 7 children Bongi, Nonkululeko, Thokozani, Laura, Siyanda, Philani and his brand new three-month old baby Melokuhle.
On behalf of all those involved with Blog South Africa, I would like to pass on our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. His death has created a void that will never be filled and he will be sorely missed.
Should you wish to send a message of condolence to Lucky’s family, please email Lucky@gallo.co.za or fax on +27 (0) 11 340 9471
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