Do you still remember that reggae superstar in South Africa who was killed in the presence of his little children on October 18, 2007?
His name is Lucky Dube. Unconfirmed report had it that his killers thought he was a Nigerian at the time he was murdered.
The legacy of the late Dube, who pioneered a distinctively African variations of reggae, now rests on the shoulders of his 33-year-old daughter, Nkulee.
The singer and songwriter, blends ethno – soul, jazz with reggae and dancehall and has launched her international career with her father’s 10-piece outfit the One People Band. Last year she toured the world with this tight group of musicians who made Lucky’s stage shows some of the most electrifying performances by any African artiste.
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“I only toured with my father’s band after his death because during his career, he wanted to keep his family and his career apart,” she says.
Her experience with the band has made her realise that their success was brought about by a very professional leadership, which has stayed with them beyond the death of Lucky.
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