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. He visited my country twice(Uganda), but I was young to recognise his message but would mumble on the beats. I Am Woman Nkulee Dube. Hes always been a strict dad. Nkulee Dube wants to preserve her father's musical heritage, Lucky Dube, killed on October 18 . Nkulee, growing up in a family like yours, it is no surprise really that you are doing music. Your email address will not be published. Big Up on your World Tour. She has taken up from where her father stopped. Now 75, she deserves her flowers more than ever. Which Jamaican reggae artists have influenced you? It dropped in 2011/2012, since then you have not released a studio album? Yes there are (similarities), besides the music part. Much Much Love & Blessings Mr & Mrs Ndlovu I also have Joel Klein, who is like a scientist in guitar. What are you listening to now, whats on your playlist Which Jamaican reggae artists have influenced you? 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. Promising to set her foot in the music industry, Lucky Dube's daughter has also proven her love for music. 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. You don't have to be like, "ah ya, I'm not sure which". 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 In as much as they have done this, the authorities have always made an effort of bringing them to book. With every journey the first step is the most important, and I wanted to bring a new vigor, a new breath, and a new vision to all the Dube and music fans. And some other artists, beautiful voices from the Ladies that Ive worked with before. This must have been the busiest season by far as she has accomplished so much in such a short period. I also have Joel Klein, who is like a scientist in guitar. Articles about reggae music, reviews, interviews, reports and more Get the flash player to see this video. [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. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited. Born to the family a music legend, Nkulee Dube has big shoes to fill to preserve and sustain the name of her late . 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 . I would love to play in Jamaica. 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 downside is achieving all of that without Mum, who passed away last summer. What was the first song that you recorded and how did it do in the market? Does it bother you that you Fathers name always precedes your introduction til this day? I think Im comfortable and confident in front of people now. Thats why we have clubs that only play reggae, that only play dancehall. Its difficult touring on our continent, and the promoters try their best just staging shows. It dropped in 2011/2012, since then you have not released a studio album? Nkulee i transfer the love i have for your dad to you.keep the music up. The African voter is as devious as they are clever. show more . Considering the talent she is gifted with one can easily say music is in her blood. Valentin Zill met Nkulee in Munich, Germany in August on her first world tour. 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. The album features his biggest hits exclusive performances and 3 previously unreleased tracks. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Wiki Mzansi|Powered by Nine80 Digital. And she has performed in many major festivals all around the world. You know, in your dreams you dream of things that you feel are tangible, like you can achieve them. She is selected for; Best Female Vocalist, Best Song, Best Album, Best Video, Best New Entertainer and Most Promising Entertainer. Tell us about that, how is the reception? Born to a music legend, Luky Dube, Nkulee Dube has big shoes to fill to preserve and sustain the name of her late father. Ngikwethembe Na has yet to be found. He died on October 18, 2007 in Rosettenville, Johannesburg, South Africa. | RSS. 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 . Though Dube was still at school, the band recorded material in Johannesburg during his school holidays. Which artist would you like to work/collaborate with? Copyright 2023 Ovation Wiki Site Web Base. Ya, it was! Hes actually the producer of the album. So I am proud to be able to carry on his name. Nkule Dube, just like her father, is a Reggae Singer. And then someone has to slap you and say, calm down, you'll be fine. The daughter of the late legendary reggae star, Lucky Dube, who has taken up the father's band since his painful death some few years ago will be the special guest artiste to "The Hole-in-Heart Charity Concert in Ghana". 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. Nkulee Dube was a backup singer and dancer for the late Lebo Mathosa. On the other side, some have been eliminated by their rivals who send gunmen to kill them. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. By TheQueenHerself (self media writer) | 1 year ago. Well, as far as I know (laughs). It can be, but I would love to. TNK MusiQ - Mama Jay (Nkulee 501 Revisit) February 27, 2023. Like you go there on Thursday nights, just chillin' with the Rastas, and you find your Indians, your Chineses Everybody's there, having fun. Two of the men attempted to escape and were caught. 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. I would like to be the second, please. Several years later she still has difficulties talking about it. Sadly, his demise in the year 2007 send many into mourning considering the gap he did leave. He was a very, very strict father, like he didnt want things that didnt really belong there, like fake hair, fake nails. We all have the same God, depending on whatever you call him. Tributo Reggae A The Beatles Vol.2 . Content created and supplied by: TheQueenHerself (via Opera Ever since his passing I always wonder how his children and band members doing. Because everyone in the world can identify that thats a reggae song.. 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. He died at the age of 43. For your album My Way, you used a riddim from Silly Walks from Hamburg, Germany. I like the band Morgan Heritage. How is it that you get to perform a lot more outside of South Africa than in your home country. I wake up and the songs come and I just write everything that I hear in my head down before I forget it. Do you feel homesick already, or could you go on like this for another six months? After Lucky was shot dead, three individuals were arrested and after being found guilty thrown behind bars for the rest of their lives. I was just surrounded by great musicians. The other one is not really a show. Dead or alive? Nkulee Dube was a backup singer and dancer for the late Lebo Mathosa. You watch him on stage, like (screams) aaaah. I also have Bethuel Mbonani on drums, who I play with right now in my band. The singer-songwriter, performer, and dancer navigates between Jazz mixed with Soul and spiced up with Reggae. Nuff respect. But that's what phones are for. Discover Nkulee Dube's latest songs, popular songs, trending songs all on Boomplay. 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. 2,741 talking about this. 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. 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. Lucky Philip Dube was a South African reggae musician and Rastafarian. Like only music, no vocals, which I respect, like release an album without saying anything and let the music speak for itself. 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. Other than Lucky Dube, pretty much all we heard of are Ras Dumisani and Black Dillinger Well, with reggae in South Africa South Africa has its own type of traditional sound. It's Gentleman, I'm on stage with Gentleman. The people that I have working with me - I'm blessed to have had like the most amazing musicians on this album. Though he is no more, he is not forgotten. So they just come from somewhere. Nkulee Dube Biography: Age, Career And Net Worth. 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