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. Does it bother you that you Fathers name always precedes your introduction til this day?You have traveled and performed a lot outside of South Africa, Can you draw parallels to other Countries in regards to . [11], In 1996, he released a compilation album, Serious Reggae Business, which led to him being named the "Best Selling African Recording Artist" at the World Music Awards and the "International Artist of the Year" at the Ghana Music Awards. 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 it's gonna get there, it's gonna get there. When he sent it to me, I was like "oh my Goood, I like it!" It has a lot of support in terms of music. So also, her brother Thokozani Dube, who is also a musician. My sister's wedding was Magical :-) May Jah Bless & keep Ur Union intact As Jah & ur Ancestors wanted. 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. So you can recognize (that) immediately. Never letting fame and success get the better of her. Our religion is not really that different from christianity. You are not wrong at all. The African voter is as devious as they are clever. 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 Now an artist in her own right, she has released her first album this summer, called 'My Way'. TNK MusiQ - Mama Jay (Nkulee 501 Revisit) MP3 Download Advertisements TNK MusiQ dropped yet another awesome hit track to entertain his fans. 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. Born to a music legend, Luky Dube, Nkulee Dube has big shoes to fill to preserve and sustain the name of her late father. I would like to be the second and meet all these people and be like a fan and be all goo goo ga ga with everybody (laughs). South African roots reggae, flavored with dancehall, spiced with jazz - she calls it ethno ragga. Your dad's music was not only fabulous but deep and insightful. 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. This year we took it up a notch and did arun of shows across America. Which artist would you like to work/collaborate with? The singer-songwriter, performer, and dancer navigates between Jazz mixed with Soul and spiced up with Reggae. lol.. Well, I think artists like Thandiswa Mazwai, and Miriam Makeba would be great to work with. 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 My only Best reggae man was your Dad LUCKY DUBE. 41 Likes, TikTok video from Mc Natty Fyah (@nattyfyah): "Nkulee Dube talks about #Xenophobia in an Exclusive interview with Mc Natty Fyah on Nhyira 104.5 FM #ReggaeTrain #elevationofreggaeinkumasi #locomotivetrainoperator #reggaetrain@tiktokglobal @Gawdfada1 @nhyirafm104.5 @Luv 99.5 FM". 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! [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. TNK MusiQ - Mama Jay (Nkulee 501 Revisit) February 27, 2023. 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. SUBSCRIBE http://bit.ly/yt-reggaeville GET NOTIFIED about new videos! 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. Lucky Dube, the best-selling South African reggae singer of all time, was murdered during a carjacking in 2007. At what age Bob Marley died? The Roots Reggae Library has taken steps to store digital versions of the Mbaqange albums made in the 80's. If you were not into music, what would you be doing? Its difficult touring on our continent, and the promoters try their best just staging shows. Keep it up. And she has performed in many major festivals all around the world. Ever since his passing I always wonder how his children and band members doing. Content created and supplied by: Polycap241 (via Opera At that time, the reggae star and his wife named their son Thokozani Dube while at the same time naming their daughter Nkulee 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. On the day he was shot on October 18, 2007, his daughter Nkulee Dube was in the car and witnessed the gruesome murder. Though he is no more, he is not forgotten. And it opened my eyes a little more as to how the music scene really is in South Africa. By. That material you are mentioning will come out later this year. Nkulee Dube, Lucky Dube's daughter was the first artist in history to be nominated six times at The International Reggae And World Music Awards (IRAWMA) in 2012 and she was only 27 (The Biggest Award Ceremony for Reggae Music) 14 Jan 2023 21:02:20 [11] His album, Respect, earned a European release through a deal with Warner Music. [15] Dube was driving his Chrysler 300C, which the assailants were after. 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. 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. Dead or alive. We did the Presidents birthday party on the first trip, and on the second trip we did two shows, one in Banjul and the second in Kandalai. Actually once, and then the second time was when his record company had gathered their own artists together to show off. Which artist would you like to work/collaborate with? Moderate. 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. I wake up and the songs come and I just write everything that I hear in my head down before I forget it. @nkuleedube247. What was the first song that you recorded and how did it do in the market? [10] However, he was not discouraged and continued to perform the reggae tracks live and wrote and produced a second reggae album. If you were not into music, what would you be doing? Yes, there are a lot of different situations. Nkulee Dube Biography: Age, Career And Net Worth. Support us! Yes there are (similarities), besides the music part. It was just a showcase. Just like jazz. I love Royal Purple and the Colours of the Rainbow, Whats your favourite saying? 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 In between touring and recording, she managed to find time to get up close and personal in this lively interview with MissLee for MzansiReggae. Nkulee Dube was a backup singer and dancer for the late Lebo Mathosa. Nkuleeis currently recording her new album entitled The Journey which will be released shortly, and Nkulees debut solo album My Way rose worldwide outside of South Africa to critical acclaim. I guess that was an unforgettable experience for you, as it was for the rest of us not related to Lucky Dube? I just sent it to the producer, and he was gonna go through and take out whatever he doesn't want or whatever he thinks, but the song was done. Never ever I thought that I'll be in Germany again and again, in Canada, Austria, you know. I think they have a bit of an influence, cause I have crazy albums, crazy posters, I'm a fan and I think, ya, Morgan Heritage does a lot. 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. 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. From time to time, celebrities have been victims of gangsters planning to steal from them. 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)". Artists there are experimenting more with the reggae sound within that traditional sound. I wish you and your family the best and Congratulations. 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I believe you also have unreleased material, you have been giving us teasers, when can we expect it to come out? 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. Valentin Zill met Nkulee in Munich, Germany in August on her first world tour. Like only music, no vocals, which I respect, like release an album without saying anything and let the music speak for itself. 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. Nkulee Dube Comments (0) 0/500 Comment New Comments0 What do you think of this artist? Shembe is a church, where there's a prophet called Shembe. So they get there, and it is always packed. Considering the talent she is gifted with one can easily say music is in her blood. Four years later, she still has difficulties talking about it. This must have been the busiest season by far as she has accomplished so much in such a short period. Big Up on your World Tour. Never letting fame and success get the better of her. 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. I have always everyday listened to his songs. How can promoters get in touch with you or your management team. Whom did you work with on that first album, My Way? The result I feel came out great, and I was proud to be part of it. 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. I also have Thuthukani Cele from the One People Band, who was on the keys. Her impressive stage presence resembles that of Lucky, but Nkulee has managed to find her own soulful style. 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 a prophet. She has taken up from where her father stopped. We have about three stations that play reggae music only. Did you perform for the masses or was it just a special occasion? Below are excerpts of her interview with UnitedReggae.com where she speaks about her growing up and the tours plus not being a Rastafarian. We come to you. Stay blessed, know that I am one thy souls following thee. Nkulee slides and sings between her songs as if she was born on stage. She is Lucky Dube's wife and just like her husband, she is a singer. He was Bob Marleys former stage-manager and also worked for my father Lucky Dube for almost four years. Many people are happy that he left behind talented children and wife just like him. My highlights, is basically receiving the recognition for what I love doing. No, no, yes, and yeslol, Whats your favourite colour? What was the first song that you recorded and how did it do in the market? I wanted to sing. Yes. I got it around nine am, and by five the song was done. So you can recognize (that) immediately. He died on 18 October 2007, in Rosettenville, South Africa, Married to Zanele Mdluli with two children Nkulee Dube and Thokozani Dube I doesnt, because my fathers legacy lives on through me and all his kids. His album Trinity was the first release on Tabu Records after Motown's acquisition of the label. Who is your favourite designer/who dresses Nkulee? Maybe I feel very sad and I feel whatever, she always says "I'm still proud of you. the Nkulee Dube songs for free. [20] She is and she tells me that every day. We were performing Ekasi (Township).. And met up with Lebo Mathosa and then I started working with her and one day she gave me the mic and pushed me forward. 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. 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. Ya, it was! 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