I was honored to meet him in Antigua a few months ago and will treasure that moment forever. Lucky Dube has been a source of inspiration over the years. He spoke to BBC Caribbean about the man and his music.Ĭaribbean fans have been expressing shock and outrage at Lucky Dube's murder Trinidad-born promoter Wilfred Walker, organised a British tour for Lucky Dube earlier this year. He has also performed in the Caribbean, including being one of the main attractions at the opening ceremonies for the Cricket World Cup, March this year in Jamaica and in Antigua and Barbuda. Their influence on his 'sound' was often quite noticeable in many of his hits - both musically and lyrically. Lucky Dube had credited among his influences the Jamaican reggae icons Bob Marley and Peter Tosh. One of South Africa's most popular artists, Lucky Dube toured the world singing about social problems. His son was already out of the car when he saw what happened, and then ran for help, Capt Cheryl Engelbrecht added. The South African reggae musician, Lucky Dube, has been shot dead in the commercial capital, Johannesburg.Ī police spokeswoman said the artist was dropping his son off in the suburb of Rosettenville on Thursday evening when he was attacked by armed robbers.
