Nkulee Dube I love Your Music, am keen on following what you release always. Gentleman called you on stage at the Africa Festival in Wrzburg, Germany earlier this year. She is and she tells me that every day. It can be, but I would love to. I am living in the British Virgin Islands and I will love for one day to see Nkulee Dube perform here at the music fest just like your father did. I was waiting to see him whatever cost if he ever returned back to his fan base. It can be, but I would love to. I would love to play in Jamaica. What have you got in store for us in 2018/2019 season Dillinger was like "oh yeah, I know her" and that's how we met. Ouh ya! 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). Lucky Philip Dube was a South African Reggae musician and Rastafarian. That's why we have clubs that only play reggae, that only play dancehall. At this time Dube began to note fans were responding positively to some reggae songs he played during live concerts. Adobe Flash Player is a cross-platform browser-based application runtime that delivers uncompromised viewing of expressive applications, content, and videos across screens and browsers. Let us know what you liked and what we can improve on. 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! So they get there, and it is always packed. What memories do you have of your father as a father? 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. I wanted to sing. 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. Which is your favourite song from all your recordings? As a guest artist and backing vocalist Nkulee has been part of her late fathers band One People, and has performed at major festivals in Australia, Holland, Papa New Genea, French Gayana, etc, South African Nkulee Dube, daughter of the late reggae star Lucky Dube top the list of nominees in six categories for the 31st International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA), Although, CNN earlier broke the news of her nomination, no one knew that she was the top nominee. Miss Lee is the founder of MzansiReggae. 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. He left behind two children, a boy and a girl, both who are musicians. Hes always been a strict dad. It has been absolutely amazing. Very difficult. I guess that was an unforgettable experience for you, as it was for the rest of us not related to Lucky Dube? Big Up on your World Tour. He died at the age of 43. [24] In 2005, Dube was a touring act in Alice Springs, in central Australia, promoted by entrepreneur Scott Boocock, on advice from his friend, Joe Miller, a disc jockey on local First Nations radio station CAAMA Radio, and he had noted that Dube's popularity was growing. Police reports suggest the hijackers did not recognise him and believed that he was a Nigerian. 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 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. So they do inspire me as an artiste. He's also worked with a couple of people - Miriam Makeba, just to name the one person that people recognize. Nkule Dube, just like her father, is a Reggae Singer. He was invited there and we went there as a family. Photos. It dropped in 2011/2012, since then you have not released a studio album? He was a very, very strict father, like he didn't want things that didn't really belong there, like fake hair, fake nails. By. Once, in one of your performances, you mentioned that the. 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. Tell us about that, how is the reception? He was a very, very strict father, like he didnt want things that didnt really belong there, like fake hair, fake nails. What would you consider your highlights and downlows in your musical journey or in general? Difficult. 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. Dube was married to a beautiful woman by the name of Dube Sanele and together were blessed with two children. I still have another half of the world to take care of. On the other side, his daughter Nkulee resorted to acting and is currently one of the most celebrated South African actors. Like you go there on Thursday nights, just chillin' with the Rastas, and you find your Indians, your Chineses Everybody's there, having fun. Nkulee, whose music can be classified as ethno-ragga fused with soul and jazz, is no stranger to the performance circuit and the music industry; she was a backing singer and dancer for the late Lebo Mathosa and later Ntando Bangani. When I'm nervous, people say "you know, you should be nervous more often. No. If you come to Uganda, u will never be disappointed the love for thy father will be bestowed to thee. Do you see yourself one day perform in Jamaica? And she has performed in many major festivals all around the world. There is little or no footage of your performances especially in Africa, how is that? They are received in terms of radio. As a guest artist and backing vocalist, Nkulee has been part of her late father's 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. 'Cause you perform when you're nervous. I grew up with jazz, a lot of jazz. 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. The more they get used to that - when they say, "that artist that we heard last week, remember at the club, he's coming", then everybody wants to see you. 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. The album celebrated Dube's music and honored the contributions he made to South Africa. It's because South Africa is a very, very, very multiracial type of country. It was around this same time when he began to learn English. I like Morgan Heritage. She currently rounding up her successful World Tour 2018, with dates on the summer festival circuit at Major European Festivals. Oliver from Silly Walks told me recently that he had just sent you a new riddim of theirs to voice? It doesn't matter how bad it becomes. I'll always be like what if they, what if this, what if that You're always thinking about what if my earring falls down. No. 07/02/2022 Nkulee Dube, Gentleman's Dub Club, I-Fire SummerJam 2022. The Duet with your brother specifically. Now am in Dubai. 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. [8] While at school he discovered the Rastafari movement. Do you see similarities between jazz and reggae music? When he was shot to death on Oct 18, 2007, Nkulee Dube was in the car and witnessed the murder. Company How has this supported SA music? Usually it just comes and I write it down. 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. Your email address will not be published. Log on https://www.REGGAEVILLE.com https://www.fb.com/reggaeville https. Thats what I liked about jazz. Two of the men attempted to escape and were caught. My only Best reggae man was your Dad LUCKY DUBE. She has taken up from where her father stopped. Nkulee is a great talent to watch out for as many people believe that she will comfortably fill the shoes of some great South African performer such as Brenda, Lebo Mathosa and possibly her beloved dad, Lucky Dube. Actually they didnt call it jazz then, they called it the blues. I miss her each and every single day, and Iwish she was here to see it, however I know she is watching everything I do, and every move I make. I would love to meet Tanya (Stephens), I think that's one reason you'd have to come to Jamaica. By Amanancy (self media writer) | 2 years ago. 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. After Lucky was shot dead, three individuals were arrested and after being found guilty thrown behind bars for the rest of their lives. You go and have your manicure and you get home and youre like ah, I have to take all of this off, all my money So he was very strict as a father. Am so so so happy to know about Nkulee Dube. So also, her brother Thokozani Dube, who is also a musician. But they have to understand it first. 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. South Africa's highly promising next reggae star on her music, touring life, the rich musical heritage of her native and, yes, some memories of her father. My highlights, is basically receiving the recognition for what I love doing. But we all have one God. Comment and follow me for more interesting articles. Nkulee is currently recording her new album entitled "The Journey" which will be released shortly, and her debut solo album "My Way" rose worldwide outside of South Africa to critical acclaim. We went to New York for the first time, Chicago, Minnesota, and then on to Europe where we currently are finishing the summer festival season. The first song, Give It To Me, thats how I got the link through Dillinger. What Lucky Dube's music did was "[present] a praxis of cross-culturality and visionary possibility"[23] that the diaspora at large tends to erase. So we do the same way in our church. 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. There are. So he knows just about everyone there is to know, he believes in me implicitly as to what my talent and where my drive is. The record sold poorly around 4000 units in comparison to the 30,000 units his mbaqanga records would sell. Are you attending church services regularly? Just like jazz. Nkulee Dube was a backup singer and dancer for the late Lebo Mathosa. In Prisoner, the South African artist makes the genre his own by applying themes of apartheid and internal displacement. She told me I belonged not at the back, but in the Light. Is it really a surprise that you are doing music? Born to the family a music legend, Nkulee Dube has big shoes to fill to preserve and sustain the name of her late father, Lucky Dube. Nkulee i transfer the love i have for your dad to you.keep the music up. Local or international, What are you listening to now, whats on your playlist. What would you consider your highlights and downlows in your musical journey or in general? You performed for Yah Yah Jemmeh in Gambia on his special invitation. There he joined a choir and with some friends, formed his first musical ensemble called The Skyway Band. So they get there, and it is always packed. 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. (She sings:) "Baby don't cry/I am going round the world/spreading the message/I am going round the world" Well I think that's one of the songs that he loved. 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. (Sings) "She's a friend/" I forgot it man, what's the song? [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. No female artist has managed to fuse ethno-soul, jazz with ragga in one song as this 33-year old singer- songwriter, asNkulee Dubehas done in such a short space of time since entering this challenging and yet exciting industry. Now an artist in her own right, she released her first album 2012 which she aptly titled My Way. Though Dube was still at school, the band recorded material in Johannesburg during his school holidays. I guess you got the link through Black Dillinger? So people that listen to radios and all that, I think it's received very well. When he sent it to me, I was like "oh my Goood, I like it!" Never ever I thought that I'll be in Germany again and again, in Canada, Austria, you know. I wake up and the songs come and I just write everything that I hear in my head down before I forget it. 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. We are about to launch my new release The Journey album later this year. Family (1) Spouse 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. Sincerely I feel so blessed to know about Nkulee, please lift the flag higher. Ever since his passing I always wonder how his children and band members doing. 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 The second album was released soon afterwards, and this time Dube wrote some of the lyrics in addition to singing. 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