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. You've done this, you've done that, you've achieved this and this and that. Dube was married to Zanele Mdluli with whom he had two children with, namely, Nkulee Dube, a girl and Thokozani Dube, a boy. Four years later, she still has difficulties talking about it. November 10, 2011. One never knowsI have a few in mind and hopefully were able to arrange some interesting projects. We are talking with several people about the possibility of marketing the designs soon too. Tell us about that, how is the reception? Oliver from Silly Walks told me recently that he had just sent you a new riddim of theirs to voice? But we all have one God. Then four years later after my release, a host of other talented artists wanted to utilize the riddim. What have you got in store for us in 2018/2019 season So this one - never in a million years. So they do inspire me as an artist. I like Morgan Heritage. Which countries in Africa have you performed in? How has this supported SA music? Required fields are marked *. What would you consider your highlights and downlows in your musical journey or in general? Across the globe, Lucky Dube had earned a good number of fans from his amazing songs. 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. 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. 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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. Nkule Dube, just like her father, is a Reggae Singer. Which countries in Africa have you performed in? Is Nkulee Dube married, Boyfriend, Friendzoned or what.. Who is your favourite designer/who dresses Nkulee? I love every single one of them.. Onwards and upwards, always forwards! There are only a few clubs in South Africa, particularly African Storms Ragga Nights in Johannesburg on Thursdays that showcases Dancehall. I want to go back to the Gambia as soon as possible, all the people there are so very wonderful and its a great country.. On the other side, his daughter Nkulee resorted to acting and is currently one of the most celebrated South African actors. 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. She is one to watch and could easily fill the shoes of the greatest South African performers, such as Brenda Fassie, Lebo Mathosa and of course her beloved dad Lucky 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. People who say one thing and then do another thing. Lucky Philip Dube was a South African reggae musician and Rastafarian. Nkulee Dube Concert Setlist at Africa Festival Wrzburg 2022 on May 29, 2022 | setlist.fm You are here: setlist.fm > Artists > N > Nkulee Dube > May 29, 2022 Setlist May 29 2022 Nkulee Dube Setlist at Talavera Mainwiesen, Wrzburg, Germany Edit setlist Setlist Sorry, there are no songs in this setlist yet, but . She became the first non-Caribbean entertainer to have been nominated in that many categories. 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. But that's what phones are for. So that's something that was always playing in the house. So they get there, and it is always packed. We recorded at Native Rhythms Studios, which is my recording company. As a guest artist and backing vocalist, Nkulee has been part of her late fathers performing band and Nkulee has performed at major festivals in Australia, Holland, Papua New Guinea, French Guyana, Suriname, the South Pacific, Australasia, Africa, the USA, and across all of Europe. They are received in terms of radio. [11] His album, Respect, earned a European release through a deal with Warner Music. At the age of 18 Dube joined his cousin's band, The Love Brothers, playing Zulu pop music known as mbaqanga whilst funding his lifestyle by working for Hole and Cooke as a security guard at the car auctions in Midrand. Nkulee Dube was awarded the Most Promising New Entertainer Award at the international world reggae music award show. '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. It's a great dream and I'm glad it's been made real for me. It achieved platinum sales status and established Dube as a popular reggae artist in South Africa, in addition to attracting attention outside his homeland. Did you perform for the masses or was it just a special occasion? Thats why we have clubs that only play reggae, that only play dancehall. In Shembe, we combine religion with culture. What memories do you have of your father as a father? So Shembe is a prophet. So you can recognize (that) immediately. Her father was one of reggaes most successful legends ever - Lucky Dube. We did more promotion and marketing of that album outside of South Africa than what we could have accomplished in South Africa. Nkulee was 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. It was just a showcase. 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 Lucky Dube, the best-selling South African reggae singer of all time, was murdered during a carjacking in 2007. What was the first song that you recorded and how did it do in the market? [16] Five men were arrested in connection with the murder;[17] three were tried and found guilty on 31 March 2009. But a show-show was once. I still have another half of the world to take care of. Some of those songs, I write through music that I get and listen to it and be like what can I do on it. At what age Bob Marley died? I would be a dancer/choreographer with my own studio, Which is your favourite song from all your recordings? Are you attending church services regularly? Well I am so happy to know that they all doing very well thanks to God. 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. But ya, I pulled it off. Give It to Me Silly Walks Discotheque & Nkulee Dube. And youll be like oh ya, ya, I feel that, I understand. Now an artist in her own right, she released her first album 2012 which she aptly titled 'My Way'. So it's gonna get there, it's gonna get there. How was the tune you sang on their riddim received in RSA? 2,741 talking about this. She has shared stage with many notable musicians all around the world. It has a lot of support in terms of music. You performed for Yah Yah Jemmeh in Gambia on his special invitation. 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. 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. show more . Which Jamaican reggae artists have influenced you? Nkulee Dube was requested to become the Goodwill Ambassador for the African Youth Leadership Council. Which artist would you like to work/collaborate with? 13 years have passed since his death but still his music lives. Silly Walks I met in Germany on the first occasion of my being invited to the Afrika Fest. Thats the music I grew up with. How can promoters get in touch with you or your management team. It can be, but I would love to. Nkulee Dube. Gentleman called you on stage at the Africa Festival in Wrzburg, Germany earlier this year. By Enter_News (self media writer) | 7 months ago. When on tour what type of typical questions do you get asked in general? I was just surrounded by great musicians. Her approach is both nostalgic and innovative. Born to the family a music legend,Nkulee Dubehas big shoes to fill to preserve and sustain the name of her late father,Lucky Dube. Or maybe they are having such a good time they forget to press record.. lol. I wish you and your family the best and Congratulations. And when you're cool, you're like oh, collect it". South African roots reggae, flavored with dancehall, spiced with jazz - she calls it ethno ragga. Ive worked with Silly Walks from (Hamburg), Germany. So we do the same way in our church. Nkulee Dube is following the part of his father, Lucky Dube but she has a large shoes to fill as her father was a great musician. It just is Moving ahead, the. The Duet with your brother specifically. Below are excerpts of her interview with UnitedReggae.com where she speaks about her growing up and the tours plus not being a Rastafarian. Tributo Reggae A The Beatles Vol.2 . Actually they didn't call it jazz then, they called it the blues. Sadly, his demise in the year 2007 send many into mourning considering the gap he did leave. Several years later she still has difficulties talking about it. Once, in one of your performances, you mentioned that the Honey Pot Riddim was actually made for you or that you were the first to voice it, tell us more about that, how did you get to work with Silly Walks Discotheque? Valentin Zill met Nkulee in Munich, Germany in August on her first world tour. My Mom loved jazz - the old from the fifties, you know. I never get on stage and be like, I'm cool, I got this No. His next three albums each won South African Music Awards. Nkulee Dube was awarded the Most Promising New Entertainer Award at the international world reggae music award show. Every Thursday night, it is always packed. 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. What are you listening to now, whats on your playlist He's a prophet. Afterward, she took the teenager under her wing."She created who Nkulee Dube is onstage . If it plays like (that), that's a jazz song. Nkulee Dube I love Your Music, am keen on following what you release always. And some other artists, beautiful voices from the Ladies that Ive worked with before. A lot of Jamaican artists love to perform in South Africa. Yes, we did several shows in the Gambia and we love it. I've always wanted to sing, but I have always been shy about my voice. Contacts: Nkulee Dube Productions Tel: +33 6 42 50 87 93 ~ email: Nkuleedubeproductions@gmail.com Our Promoter Partners: A lot of Jamaican artists love to perform in South Africa. 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