Nkulee Dube's career started at age 16 in dance. All subsequent albums were recorded as Lucky Dube. Across the globe, Lucky Dube had earned a good number of fans from his amazing songs. What have you got in store for us in 2018/2019 season. By. It doesn't matter how bad it becomes. [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. 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. And they are limited as to video production so its difficult getting good footage to share. "[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. [2][3] On the evening of 18 October 2007, Dube was murdered in the Johannesburg suburb of Rosettenville by hijackers who allegedly did not recognise him and assumed he was a Nigerian. But a show-show was once. At what age Bob Marley died? Much Much Love & Blessings Mr & Mrs Ndlovu Content created and supplied by: Amanancy (via Opera So they get there, and it is always packed. 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. Nkulee i transfer the love i have for your dad to you.keep the music up. Ive always wanted to sing, but I have always been shy about my voice. How is it that you get to perform a lot more outside of South Africa than in your home country. So I am proud to be able to carry on his name. The first song, Give It To Me, that's how I got the link through Dillinger. Quite some German producers have their riddims on heavy rotation in Jamaica, but South Africa is a different matter, I suppose. Yes there are (similarities), besides the music part. Artists there are experimenting more with the reggae sound within that traditional sound. So that's something that was always playing in the house. There is little or no footage of your performances especially in Africa, how is that? In Australia, Lucky Dube's music has found resonance in remote Australian Aboriginal communities, and his popularity has led Lucky Dube to be called "Bigger than the Beatles" throughout much of central and northern Australia. I've already met Sizzla, so I'd like to meet Tanya (laughs). 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". Now am in Dubai. If you have an Ad-blocker please disable it and reload the page or try again later. He was an actor and composer, known for Getting Lucky (1985), Voice in the Dark (1990) and No me la puc treure del cap (2010). You go and have your manicure and you get home and you're like "ah, I have to take all of this off, all my money" So he was very strict as a father. Nkulee Dube is very conscious of her place in reggae and the importance of living up to her famous name. 13 years have passed since his death but still his music lives. I would love to meet Tanya (Stephens), I think thats one reason youd have to come to Jamaica. Ya. A lot of Jamaican artists love to perform in South Africa. It felt very good. 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. There are only a few clubs in South Africa, particularly African Storms Ragga Nights in Johannesburg on Thursdays that showcases Dancehall. Oh wow.. That was absolutely amazing. 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. Below are photos of Lucky Dube's wife and children. South African roots reggae, flavored with dancehall, spiced with jazz - she calls it ethno ragga. No, no, yes, and yeslol, Whats your favourite colour? In reggae, just like (in) jazz, we express ourselves through music. Im blessed to have had like the most amazing musicians on this album. I also have Joel Klein, who is like a scientist in guitar. Ya, there are (similarities), besides the music part. Nkulee Dube is the daughter of the late South African reggae legend, Lucky Dube. My Mom loved jazz - the old from the fifties, you know. Miss Lee is the founder of MzansiReggae. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. After Lucky was shot dead, three individuals were arrested and after being found guilty thrown behind bars for the rest of their lives. 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. Though Dube was still at school, the band recorded material in Johannesburg during his school holidays. One love. 3 1 minute read. BEST WEEKEND EVER!!! 'Cause some people confuse the fact that Shembe maybe is 'Cause I've always been asked that in interviews like, do we praise him or do we see him as God or No. It has a lot of support in terms of music. Your father was the first African performer in JA. South Africas highly promising next reggae star on her music, touring life, the rich musical heritage of her native and, yes, some memories of her father. Difficult. Did you perform for the masses or was it just a special occasion? Especially like a stage presence and how they perform and how I would love to get to that level. show all videos . Kindly share your views on this matter, follow and share for future timely and educative updates. One friend asked me to let him listen to the rythym which I accepted, I told them about this reggae Icon, the best song I always listened to is Different Colors, my friends loved this song and secretly loved it and to my surprise when I returned to Uganda, they sent me a T-Shirt with the Words different colors, one people together with a joine flag of Uganda and Poland. How has this supported SA music? 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 MR: How and where did it all start for you? A Bit of Love and also Umendo. And from the very first show in California at the beginning of June too. Pronunciation of Nkulee Dube with 1 audio pronunciations. So they do inspire me as an artist. Five of the six albums have been retrieved. He was born in the month of August, 1964 and passed away in October, 2017. Lucky Philip Dube was a South African Reggae musician and Rastafarian. But when you were younger, people told you to keep your voice under the shower. You performed for Yah Yah Jemmeh in Gambia on his special invitation. Thats the music I grew up with. You've just pretty much toured half the world. I met NC Dreads manager, a really cool guy by the way, and we discussed the possibility of my contributing to his artists new single. 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. Few countries in the world have such a rich musical heritage as South Africa. Contacts: Nkulee Dube Productions Tel: +33 6 42 50 87 93 ~ email: Nkuleedubeproductions@gmail.com Our Promoter Partners: It dropped in 2011/2012, since then you have not released a studio album? Sincerely I feel so blessed to know about Nkulee, please lift the flag higher. 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 What are you listening to now, whats on your playlist Never ever I thought that I'll be in Germany again and again, in Canada, Austria, you know. 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. Just like jazz. Yes, we did several shows in the Gambia and we love it. Hey Nkulee, I real enjoying reading your interview you granted. So the difference is in other countries they have more places that play Reggae Dancehall every week than we do in SA. They are received in terms of radio. Thats how South Africa works. On the other side, some have been eliminated by their rivals who send gunmen to kill them. On the other side, his daughter Nkulee resorted to acting and is currently one of the most celebrated South African actors. When on tour what type of typical questions do you get asked in general? He died at the age of 43. 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. How can promoters get in touch with you or your management team. Your dad's music was not only fabulous but deep and insightful. He's a prophet. Tell us about that, how is the reception? Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited. The other one is not really a show. 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. Is Nkulee Dube married, Boyfriend, Friendzoned or what.. Who is your favourite designer/who dresses Nkulee? We recorded at Native Rhythms Studios, which is my recording company. At that time, the reggae star and his wife named their son Thokozani Dube while at the same time naming their daughter Nkulee Dube. In 2012, Nkulee Dube the daughter of The Legendary African King of Reggae Lucky Dube made history by being the first artist in history to be nominated in six categories and also the first non . It's Gentleman! '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. Photos. It's because South Africa is a very, very, very multiracial type of country. She is forever with me. 'Cause you perform when you're nervous. Thokozani Dube is the son of the late Luck Dube. Never letting fame and success get the better of her. [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. We all have the same God, depending on whatever you call him. How can promoters get in touch with you or your management team. 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. 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. Nkulee Dube a versatile artist, a great performer, songwriter and a businesswoman has managed to package all these qualities in a kind and sensitive spirit that she is. I also have Bethuel Mbonani on drums, who I play with right now in my band. In Shembe, we combine religion with culture. If it plays like (that), thats a jazz song. We are about to launch my new release The Journey album later this year. So also, her brother Thokozani Dube, who is also a musician. But they have to understand it first. 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. I would love to play in Jamaica. Something Nkulee Dube & The Robotiks. I would love to meet Tanya (Stephens), I think that's one reason you'd have to come to Jamaica. 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? Her approach is both nostalgic and innovative. [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. Now an artist in her own right, she released her first album 2012 which she aptly titled My Way. She is expected to perform in Accra on November 25, Kumasi at the sports stadium on November 26 and at the Sekondi Sports Stadium in Takoradi on November 27. Do you see similarities between jazz and reggae music? He has always and will always be my best artist. The band signed with Teal Record Company, under Richard Siluma (Teal was later incorporated into Gallo Record Company). lol.. Well, I think artists like Thandiswa Mazwai, and Miriam Makeba would be great to work with. Police reports suggest the hijackers did not recognise him and believed that he was a Nigerian. 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. You've done this, you've done that, you've achieved this and this and that. 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 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. 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. 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. 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 actually the producer of the album. Which Jamaican reggae artists have influenced you? Luv the Way Nkulee Dube. Hi NKulee.Great read ur stage presence resembles that of ur late legend ever Lucky Dube,keep the fire burning shembe is the way Culture and religion washa umuntu.Interview nice music nice future nice that's the way it is bless. So I think it took a lot of years for me to be comfortable and be confident with my voice on stage or in front of people. It was just a showcase. And then after that, they just talked to me straight. When will your next tour be? We met, hit it off, and they offered me the riddim and wanted to be part of my first album. Copyright 2023 Ovation Wiki Site Web Base. With which sound other than reggae did you grow up? 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. We recorded at Native Rhythms Studios, which is my recording company. 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. Lives and works in Johannesburg, South Africa. That's the thing with me. His parents separated before his birth, and he was raised by his mother, who named him Lucky because she considered his birth fortunate after a number of failed pregnancies. By Polycap241 (self media writer) | 1 year ago. 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. When he sent it to me, I was like "oh my Goood, I like it!" Several years later she still has difficulties talking about it. I also have Joel Klein, who is like a scientist in guitar. Which is your favourite song from all your recordings? And they play them in dancehall clubs, the ones that I'm talking about. So they can just completely express themselves through music. Dube took Dub and used it as a platform to promote racial equality within Africa during the Apartheid. Because everyone in the world can identify that that's a reggae song. 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. [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. What's your favorite song from your father? She told me I belonged not at the back, but in the Light. She was young when her father passed away but now she is a beautiful young woman and talented singer who has written and produced many songs. By continuing to use the website, you agree to the use of cookies. You watch him on stage, like (screams) aaaah. Valentin Zill met Nkulee in Munich, Germany in August on her first world tour. We are using cookies on this website to give you the best, most relevant experience. So it's kind of a different scene for them. When he was shot to death on Oct 18, 2007, Nkulee was in the car and witnessed the murder. How does it feel now that the riddim took off like so? Do you feel homesick already, or could you go on like this for another six months? (Sings) "Shembe is the way" Ya, Shembe is the way for me. You only saw your father live on stage one or two times? Doesn't matter what wrong I do, she's like OK, it matters what wrong I do. I mean, at the time, I was like a fan. And then someone has to slap you and say, calm down, you'll be fine. Think About The Children (1985). Nkulee Dube was awarded the Most Promising New Entertainer Award at the international world reggae music award show. [2] Dube toured internationally, sharing stages with artists such as Sinad O'Connor, Peter Gabriel, and Sting. Nkulee Dube Comments (0) 0/500 Comment New Comments0 What do you think of this artist? Any more collaborations that we can expect? Do you see yourself one day perform in Jamaica? This must have been the busiest season by far as she has accomplished so much in such a short period. 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. [21] Nkulee Dube was a backup singer and dancer for the late Lebo Mathosa. Content created and supplied by: Enter_News (via Opera Born to the family a music legend, Nkulee Dube has big shoes to fill to preserve and sustain the name of her late . But I'm always nervous when I perform. "I'm an obsessed fan of Tanya Stephens. Dube was married to Zanele Mdluli with whom he had two children with, namely, Nkulee Dube, a girl and Thokozani Dube, a boy. They probably inherited the passion for music from him and that is a blessing. They gave me two tracks, two riddims to voice. TNK MusiQ - Mama Jay (Nkulee 501 Revisit) February 27, 2023. In a 1999 interview, he described his grandmother as "his greatest love" who "multiplied many things to bring up this responsible individual that I am today. 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. 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