Legendary Jamaican singer, musician and songwriter, Bob Marley, was born on February 6, 1945. Ya, she is. Your performances are ever so lively, so entertaining and engaging, what preparations go into it and how do you manage to keep up? 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. 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 Several years later she still has difficulties talking about it. I like Morgan Heritage. If it plays like (that), thats a jazz song. In reggae, just like (in) jazz, we express ourselves through music. So they just come from somewhere. Never ever I thought that I'll be in Germany again and again, in Canada, Austria, you know. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited. Valentin Zill met Nkulee in Munich, Germany in August on her first world tour. People ask me a lot of funny questions like are you married Nkulee, or Is that your real hair? What memories do you have of your father as a father? 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. That's how South Africa works. Across the globe, Lucky Dube had earned a good number of fans from his amazing songs. She is and she tells me that every day. The album features his biggest hits exclusive performances and 3 previously unreleased tracks. Nkulee Dube, No female artist has managed to fuse ethno-soul, jazz with ethno-ragga in one song as this singer, songwriter, Nkulee Dube has done in such a short space of time since entering this challenging and yet exciting industry. Comment and follow me for more interesting articles. On the day he was shot on October 18, 2007, his daughter Nkulee Dube was in the car and witnessed the gruesome murder. Nkulee has a lot of other achievements as a singer. Moderate. 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. He's always been a strict dad. This must have been the busiest season by far as she has accomplished so much in such a short period. Nkulee Dube is the daughter of the late South African reggae legend, Lucky Dube. 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 Dead or alive. Ive worked with Silly Walks from (Hamburg), Germany. | RSS. 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. The Roots Reggae Library has taken steps to store digital versions of the Mbaqange albums made in the 80's. So this one - never in a million years. So also, her brother Thokozani Dube, who is also a musician. Because everyone in the world can identify that thats a reggae song.. The album celebrated Dube's music and honored the contributions he made to South Africa. She has taken up from where her father stopped. My brother TK is busy with his own album, so well be trying to make our schedules fit. TNK MusiQ - Mama Jay (Nkulee 501 Revisit) MP3 Download Advertisements TNK MusiQ dropped yet another awesome hit track to entertain his fans. Several years later she still has difficulties talking about it. Tell us about that, how is the reception? By Enter_News (self media writer) | 7 months ago. News ), 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. I guess that was an unforgettable experience for you, as it was for the rest of us not related to Lucky Dube? He was revolutionary in so far as he introduced a competing version to Reggae's constant tendency of romanticizing the utopian homeland of Africa. Nkuleewas awarded the prestigious Most Promising New Entertainer award at the International World Reggae Music Awards show after being nominated in seven categories and was alsominated in a number of categories at additional award events. Oh wow.. That was absolutely amazing. Dead or alive? In as much as they have done this, the authorities have always made an effort of bringing them to book. I design all my own clothing and jewelry. 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. Well I am so happy to know that they all doing very well thanks to God. With reggae and jazz, they have their own identity in terms of sound. 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. How does it feel now that the riddim took off like so? South African roots reggae, flavored with dancehall, spiced with jazz - she calls it ethno ragga. So we do the same way in our church. I've already met Sizzla, so I'd like to meet Tanya (laughs). He was previously married to Zanele Mdluli. I would love to, definitely. I wish I could. Nkulee Dube, daughter of the late South African reggae star Lucky Dube, will on Saturday, November 25 perform at a charity concert at the Accra International Trade Fair Centre. Nkulee Dube Comments (0) 0/500 Comment New Comments0 What do you think of this artist? [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. Thokozani resembles his late dad and has followed his steps in matters of music and this has seen him trying to keep his father's music legacy. He recorded 22 albums in Zulu, English and Afrikaans in a 25-year period and was South Africa's biggest-selling reggae artist. What made me wanna do music? show all videos . So people that listen to radios and all that, I think it's received very well. @nkuleedube247. So it's gonna get there, it's gonna get there. Do you feel homesick already, or could you go on like this for another six months? 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". Nkulee Dube. I believe you also have unreleased material, you have been giving us teasers, when can we expect it to come out? So they can just completely express themselves through music. WikiMzansi is South Africa's free online information resource profiling the continent's prominent leaders. 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 So they can just completely express themselves through music. Nkulee Dube was a backup singer and dancer for the late Lebo Mathosa. So if you know the definition of a prophet, then you know what Shembe is. I recorded it in a day. I also have Thuthukani Cele from the One People Band, who was on the keys. By Polycap241 (self media writer) | 1 year ago. Maybe I feel very sad and I feel whatever, she always says "I'm still proud of you. Thats how South Africa works. Born to a music legend, Luky Dube, Nkulee Dube has big shoes to fill to preserve and sustain the name of her late father. She has shared stage with many notable musicians all around the world. When he was shot to death on Oct 18, 2007, Nkulee was in the car and witnessed the murder. "[7][8], As a child Dube worked as a gardener but, as he matured, realizing that he wasn't earning enough to feed his family, he began to attend school. Promising to set her foot in the music industry, Lucky Dube's daughter has also proven her love for music. Very difficult. So thats something that was always playing in the house. If you come to Uganda, u will never be disappointed the love for thy father will be bestowed to thee. The daughter of the most heralded reggae performer to ever emerge from the African continent also has some very insightful thoughts on the present state of reggae - the good, the bad, and the ugly. SUBSCRIBE http://bit.ly/yt-reggaeville GET NOTIFIED about new videos! And he also is my adopted dad now and looks after me. Does it bother you that you Fathers name always precedes your introduction til this day? She was honored with the ultimate distinction of a proclamation issued naming June,10 Nkulee Dube Day by the City of Buffalo, the second largest city in the state of New York. I also have Thuthukani Cele from the One People Band, who was on the keys. 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? But a show-show was once. Every Thursday night, it is always packed. We come to you. As for how well it did, from my understanding its doing well all over Africa. And how many people can you say have achieved that? So, in her eyes, Im an angel . He visited my country twice(Uganda), but I was young to recognise his message but would mumble on the beats. Company When on tour what type of typical questions do you get asked in general? You only saw your father live on stage one or two times? We did more promotion and marketing of that album outside of South Africa than what we could have accomplished in South Africa. We recorded at Native Rhythms Studios, which is my recording company. He was invited there and we went there as a family. wE NEED YOUR MUSIC IN KENYA PLEASE. Yes, there are a lot of different situations. 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 Its difficult touring on our continent, and the promoters try their best just staging shows. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. What would you consider your highlights and downlows in your musical journey or in general? The first song I recorded in my life was Feel Like Making Love(a cover version) and it did pretty good on Jozi-FM. As one of the first artists to bring African reggae to the mainstream, Dube bridged cultural gaps within the African diaspora. So its kind of a different scene for them. She currently rounding up her successful World Tour 2018, with dates on the summer festival circuit at Major European Festivals. I was just surrounded by great musicians. A lot of Jamaican artists love to perform in South Africa. No, no, yes, and yeslol, Whats your favourite colour? [15] Dube was driving his Chrysler 300C, which the assailants were after. Nkulee Dube I love Your Music, am keen on following what you release always. It is beautiful to see that they are doing what their father left behind which is music. My only Best reggae man was your Dad LUCKY DUBE. (On stage with Gentleman), that was one of the most amazing moments, the most nerve-wrecking moments of my life. Think About The Children (1985). [9] He appeared at the 1991 Reggae Sunsplash (uniquely that year, was invited back on stage for a 25-minute-long encore) and the 2005 Live 8 event in Johannesburg. Well be out promoting the new album on the next world tour run, so well be looking to visit as many cities and countries that will have us! And they play them in dancehall clubs, the ones that I'm talking about. I chose the Honey Pot Riddim as it fit my thoughts on some lyrics I had been writing already, et voila, Luv the Way is what was born from it. But I'm always nervous when I perform. You've done this, you've done that, you've achieved this and this and that. Her approach is both nostalgic and innovative. on Nkulee Dube Biography: Age, Career And Net Worth. You performed for Yah Yah Jemmeh in Gambia on his special invitation. No. 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)". I also have Bethuel Mbonani on drums, who I play with right now in my band. He was a very, very strict father, like he didn't want things that didn't really belong there, like fake hair, fake nails. 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. Afterward, she took the teenager under her wing."She created who Nkulee Dube is onstage . Your dad's music was not only fabulous but deep and insightful. What have you got in store for us in 2018/2019 season. [23] Lucky Dube ultimately shows how Africans have to find their way into the conversations of the Black Diaspora by mimicking their assertions of African authenticity or racial utopia. [8] While at school he discovered the Rastafari movement. When will your next tour be? Very long, long, long tour. So they get there, and it is always packed. What was the first song that you recorded and how did it do in the market? [8], On the release of his fifth album, Dave Segal (who became Dube's sound engineer) encouraged him to drop the "Supersoul" element of the name. But I enjoyed myself. Born to the family a music legend, Nkulee Dube has big shoes to fill to preserve and sustain the name of her late . 13 years have passed since his death but still his music lives. 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 . The way jazz musicians express themselves through notes and not saying anything. We are always looking for ways to improve our stories. Especially like a stage presence and how they perform and how I would love to get to that level. Sadly, his demise in the year 2007 send many into mourning considering the gap he did leave. Most importantly,Nkuleeis a blessed artist in her own right with her own style and has many miles to travel. 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. He was Bob Marleys former stage-manager and also worked for my father Lucky Dube for almost four years. When on tour what type of typical questions do you get asked in general? 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. Zanele Mdluli. So, in her eyes, I'm an angel (laughs). Our religion is not really that different from christianity. I would love to meet Tanya (Stephens), I think thats one reason youd have to come to Jamaica. He died on 18 October 2007, in Rosettenville, South Africa, Married to Zanele Mdluli with two children Nkulee Dube and Thokozani Dube She is selected for; Best Female Vocalist, Best Song, Best Album, Best Video, Best New Entertainer and Most Promising Entertainer. How can promoters get in touch with you or your management team. The first song, Give It To Me, thats how I got the link through Dillinger. She has taken up from where her father stopped. 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. News ), 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. So Shembe is a prophet. 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. The audiences have been fantastic and they are the ones who drive me/us onwards. 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. I grew up with jazz, a lot of jazz. 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