I like the band Morgan Heritage. It is beautiful to see that they are doing what their father left behind which is music. Most importantly, Nkulee is a blessed artist in her own right with her own style and has many miles to travel Nkulee is 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. Sometimes, I ask God why he allowed those cheap, low life losers to take his life. It dropped in 2011/2012, since then you have not released a studio album? Nkulee Dube is the daughter of the late South African reggae legend, Lucky Dube. Most importantly,Nkuleeis a blessed artist in her own right with her own style and has many miles to travel. 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. Nkulee Dube, daughter of the late South African reggae star Lucky Dube, will on Saturday, November 25 perform at a charity concert at the Accra International Trade Fair Centre. As for how well it did, from my understanding its doing well all over Africa. Nkulee Dube. The result I feel came out great, and I was proud to be part of it. 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". He was born in the month of August, 1964 and passed away in October, 2017. His next three albums each won South African Music Awards. 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 Stay blessed, know that I am one thy souls following thee. How can I remember anything? The band signed with Teal Record Company, under Richard Siluma (Teal was later incorporated into Gallo Record Company). So you can recognize (that) immediately. The rest of 2018 and 2019 onwards is looking bright, that I just cant wait to get to it, and see as many new faces around the world as possible! 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. Which Jamaican reggae artists have influenced you? Nkulee was part of her father's musical band. TNK MusiQ - Mama Jay (Nkulee 501 Revisit) February 27, 2023. Nuff respect. show more . Content created and supplied by: Amanancy (via Opera Especially with my Dad, I think he's the one that kinda enforced it into the people and people are now experimenting more. That was one of the moments That was one of the most amazing moments, the most nerve-wrecking moments of my life. Never ever I thought that I'll be in Germany again and again, in Canada, Austria, you know. MR: How and where did it all start for you? The more they get used to that - when they say, that artist that we heard last week, remember at the club, hes coming, then everybody wants to see you. Content created and supplied by: Enter_News (via Opera 13 years have passed since his death but still his music lives. I've already met Sizzla, so I'd like to meet Tanya (laughs). I'll be ready for it next time (laughs). No. I love every single one of them.. Onwards and upwards, always forwards! It has a lot of support in terms of music. I dont listen to particularly one artist, I have a wide range of tastes from Katie Perry to Babes Wodumo to Rhianna to Queen IAfrika, Is Nkulee Dube married, Boyfriend, Friendzoned or what.. No, no, yes, and yeslol, Whats your favourite colour? You performed for Yah Yah Jemmeh in Gambia on his special invitation. I also have Thuthukani Cele from the One People Band, who was on the keys. I would like to be the second, please. But when you were younger, people told you to keep your voice under the shower. Her impressive stage presence resembles that of Lucky, but Nkulee has managed to find her own soulful style. She toured as a backup dancer with the risqu Afropop star Lebo Mathosa, a woman who made it in the male-dominated South African industry. Some of those songs, I write through music that I get and listen to it and be like what can I do on it. At that time, the reggae star and his wife named their son Thokozani Dube while at the same time naming their daughter Nkulee Dube. Ya, it was! Doesnt matter what wrong I do, shes like it doesnt matter how bad it becomes. People who say one thing and then do another thing. 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. We are using cookies on this website to give you the best, most relevant experience. 2,741 talking about this. So they can just completely express themselves through music. And youll be like oh ya, ya, I feel that, I understand. koningskind. Lives and works in Johannesburg, South Africa. It's called Luv The Way, it's one of my favorite songs. The Roots Reggae Library has taken steps to store digital versions of the Mbaqange albums made in the 80's. The daughter of the most heralded reggae performer to ever emerge from the African continent also has some very insightful thoughts on the present state of reggae - the good, the bad, and the ugly. You've just pretty much toured half the world. She was honored with the ultimate distinction of a proclamation issued naming June,10 Nkulee Dube Day by the City of Buffalo, the second largest city in the state of New York. Never letting fame and success get the better of her. Do you see similarities between jazz and reggae music? He died on 18 October 2007, in Rosettenville, South Africa, Married to Zanele Mdluli with two children Nkulee Dube and Thokozani Dube What are you listening to now, whats on your playlist 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. [10] However, he was not discouraged and continued to perform the reggae tracks live and wrote and produced a second reggae album. show all videos . 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. But I'm always nervous when I perform. When I'm nervous, people say "you know, you should be nervous more often. What would you consider your highlights and downlows in your musical journey or in general? 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. Is the reggae crowd there "racially" mixed? Nkule Dube, just like her father, is a Reggae Singer. Every Thursday night, it is always packed. [3][4][5], Lucky Dube was born in Ermelo, formerly of the Eastern Transvaal, now of Mpumalanga, on 3 August 1964. They gave me two tracks, two riddims to voice. She currently rounding up her successful World Tour 2018, with dates on the summer festival circuit at Major European Festivals. . Dillinger was like oh yeah, I know her and thats how we met. Am so so so happy to know about Nkulee Dube. Who is your favourite designer/who dresses Nkulee? You know, in your dreams you dream of things that you feel are tangible, like you can achieve them. Yes there are (similarities), besides the music part. 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. But I enjoyed myself. It's very mixed. I believe you also have unreleased material, you have been giving us teasers, when can we expect it to come out? So that's something that was always playing in the house. When will your next tour be? They do everything, but that goes back to their culture as Indians. Every Thursday night, it is always packed. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, of the ruling All Progressives Congress in Nigeria, has been declared winner of the countrys keenly contested presidential election. I would love to play in Jamaica. She is the daughter of Lucky Dube. Zanele Mdluli. So this one - never in a million years. Born to the family a music legend, Nkulee Dube has big shoes to fill to preserve and sustain the name of her late . 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 Zulu, English, and Afrikaans in a 25-year period and was South Africa's as well as Africa's biggest-selling reggae superstar to date. Below are photos of Lucky Dube's wife and children. Afterward, she took the teenager under her wing."She created who Nkulee Dube is onstage . Think About The Children (1985). In reggae, just like (in) jazz, we express ourselves through music. Promising to set her foot in the music industry, Lucky Dube's daughter has also proven her love for music. I Am Woman Nkulee Dube. He was invited there and we went there as a family. Nkulee Dube talks about #Xenophobia original sound - Mc Natty Fyah. Or maybe they are having such a good time they forget to press record.. lol. If it plays like (that), that's a jazz song. Her impressive stage presence resembles that of Lucky, but Nkulee has managed to find her own soulful style. Thokozani Dube is the son of the late Luck Dube. And then someone has to slap you and say, calm down, you'll be fine. So Shembe is a prophet. And they are limited as to video production so its difficult getting good footage to share. Nkulee has a lot of other achievements as a singer. 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. For more information log on to http://www.chann. They gave me two tracks, two riddims to voice. WikiMzansi is South Africa's free online information resource profiling the continent's prominent leaders. What's your favorite song from your father? Ngikwethembe Na has yet to be found. We recorded at Native Rhythms Studios, which is my recording company. This interview was used by the BBC London to produce a radio report about the death of Lucky Dube! Your dad's music was not only fabulous but deep and insightful.