Lucky Dube
South African singer and keyboardist
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About Lucky Dube
Lucky Dube started his career at an early age when he created a music band known as The Skyway Band. He was later invited by his cousin to join his group called The Love Brothers. Through that, he gradually established himself as one of the popular reggae artists on the African continent.
Prior to his death in 2007, the South African musician had released a total of 22 albums which were recorded in a number of languages including Afrikaans and English. His popular songs like “Remember Me”, “It's Not Easy” and “Prisoner” helped him to gain international fame.
Siblings
- Mandla
- Thandi
Grandmother
Sarah
Spouse(s)
Thobekile Ngcobo (married in 1989)
Awards
His numerous awards include:
- World Music Awards (1996) – "Best Selling African Recording Artist"
- Ghana Music Awards (1996) – "International Artist of the Year"
Death
Police reports indicated that he was murdered by some carjackers who initially thought he was a Nigerian.
Trivia
He had seven kids.
Before turning his attention to music, he was a gardener.
He was instrumental in the fight against the apartheid system in South Africa.
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F.A.Q. about Lucky Dube
When is his birthday?
Lucky Dube's birthday is on August 3, 1964.
In how many days is his birthday?
Lucky's birthday is in 99 days
How old was Lucky when he died?
He was 43 years old.
When did he die?
He died in October 18, 2007.
How old would he be today?
Lucky Dube would be 59 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Lucky from?
He was born in Ermelo, Transvaal (now Mpumalanga), South Africa.