I am the editor, owner and founder of SA Rocks. This project is close to my heart and keeps me sane and grounded in a country filled with diversity, enthusiasm, confusion, frustration but above all, hope.
It’s a very sad day for South Africa, Africa and the world. I’m still in a complete and utter state of shock. My question is why? Why do that? Why not take the car and leave the man and his children alone? No but instead selfish animals must kill. It’s barbaric. I hate dwelling on the negative and I really have faith in this country, but seriously if I have to hear one of our government officials saying we are deeply saddened by Lucky’s untimely death… I am going to flip! Enough. There is a problem!!! CLEARLY you stupid idiots.
This news comes at a time where everyone is in a positive space and getting behind our rugby team, in the hopes of bringing the Webbe Ellis Trophy home… but the vibe has been dampened somewhat for me.
Lucky Dube- you are an inspiration to many a generation. You were loved by many and your music will live on forever. My deepest condolences go out to Lucky’s family and friends. May you rest in peace Sir!
I am very sorry for what has happened to that good man. may his soul rest in peace. like one of his song says
” you ll rip what u sowed” the killer will get a punishment. Sorry the Dube family,his friends abroad and fellow South Africans. To you the minister of justice, you have to do something.
Babylon will always try to bring Jah people down but they have forgotten that dey lost d war so many years ago when Jah son JESUS CHRIST died on mount calvaryI feel sad for how many of my heroes they have to take,Dube is gone,So is Cultures What about Nesta Marly and the fallen Heroes of REGGEA matazz.reality music which is reggea can never die.Nobody can stop reggea.Dube is gone to ZION CITY.see you all one day.Down babylon Jah leaves onnnnn.May His soul rst in peace
I am so shocked and traumatised by the the news I heard early this morning. What should not happen, happened. Lucky Dube shot dead. I still have a problem to believe that Lucky Dube is dead.
What I know, He will still be in the mind of people all over the world.
Lucky DUbe, you departed, but you remain the greatest. Your music will never die; people will speak of you from generation to generation.
May you soul rest in peace.
i am beyond words i do not know what has to happen in our country for all this madness and senseless killing Thabo Mbeki is busy fighting silly battles and being trynal ,maybe one of the hierachy (ANC/)should be killed in a stupid high jacking for them to take notice and do something about all this families are left motherless and fatherless because of this nonsense,our government sits there on their thrones and act like there are untouchable because they move around with a hundred body guards that we pay(taxpayers).
our hearts bleed because here is a man who lived with dignity and respect for himself ,his art ,his creator and everyone around him a man who carried himself with all the grace that any one of us wishes we could possess a man who despite his great achievements never changed and was a father a brother and hope for our country.
i dont know what the world is coming to. why do all the nice people go suddenly. lucky Dube was a legend. he was the first musician i got to know and i attended the first show in Uganda and he personally autographed my Cd that i bought. i greatly adored his music. his music will leave on. am so saddened because i hoped some day my children would grow up to one day watch him or see him and experience a true legend like him just like it happened to me. this was so gruesome. did the thugs know that they were attacking lucky…..this was a big blow
Its early morning in Dallas, Tx USA..on my way home i was listening to BBC and i heard about this! I am shock!!! realy, how is that possible? how could anyone shot Lucky? the man is an Icon!!
As an African, I have always been proud of Lucky’s talent and success.
Lucky was down to Earth Brotha, I remember when he visited Dar Es Salaam every one was looking forward to his concert.
Lucky Dube Tanzania will miss you
Everyone will be rewarded for his deeds, the killer will get a punishment. God protect the family and chilren ,we still love u
May the soul depart rest in peace our legend.
Everyone will be rewarded for his deeds, the killer will get a punishment. God protect the family and chilren,Lucky you remain the greatest in reggae music.Your music will never die; we shall support you ,people will speak of you until the end of the world.
Lucky,You are gifted till the end,we shall miss you.We still love you Lucky!!, In this cruel world you can dodge and hide but you will never dodge the consequences of dodging and hiding,the killer will be rewarded for his deeds.
May the soul and flesh rest in peace our legend.
In a bit of a shock and very sad. Maybe it will wake us up and make us realize that violence is a problem for all of us. It’s not just up to the Department of Justice or to the cops. They can’t do it alone. Crime is a bigger problem, that concerns every aspects of our society and every governmental department, as well as all of us must take actions.
My sister called me very early this morning to tell me about Lucky. She knows I love the man and I was just devastated. I cant say ‘JAH knows best’ here its not right. Evil knows best. Rest in peace man cause RASTAS NEVER DIE; they rest. A debate has been raging here in Swaziland after police killed one scoundrel like those who’ve robbed us off Lucky i.e. should the police shoot them to kill? I’ve always said ‘YES!’. They dont deserve us to protect their right to life. When I told ppl. about LUCKY 2day, I faced no opposition when I said the S.A.police WHEN they find these guys, they should shoot them to death even if NAKED!!
Maybe Lucky wouldn’t agree but it would appease my soul. To his family, sorry very much. Our pain can never match yours but yes, we are hurting too, a lot. Lucky was a hero. I honestly say I suckled his music from my mother’s breast.My parents loved him too and they’ve told me how one day my father let har go to watch him at the Trade Fair whilst he babysat me.
Its so sad that you had to go so violently like your inspiration Peter Tosh.
He that riase the sword will surely die by the sword, lucky avenge your killers, peace they will never know, and they have sold their entire generation to sorrow and unrest. You may now rest in peace.
What heinous thing to do…why not just take the car. Barbaric and evil. My prayers are with his family and most of all his child that was there to witness it. I pray for South africa really I do and for the government to finally wake up and realise that crime is a huge issue there and something must be done, ban guns or something…how many more must die??????Please ask that question inocent lives taken…Like Lucky said in his songs..”I am a prisoner” South African citizens are prisoners….and sitting ducks…
I was appalled dis morn’g as i was leav’g home to hear that OUR inspiration is dead. Why on earth would any one try to take away a noble man like Dube. We in Uganda are PROUD of your Legacy Dube, rest in Peace. The killers wanted to reap where they didn’t sow but the almighty will reward them abundantly, as he roasts them in the fires of Hell.
i really don’t know what to say, im still shocked! for some reason i woke up early 2day and turned on the telly and the news was on…and what i saw and heard i still can’t believe???why shoot the man…how evil is this world coming to?how evil can 1 do that?
i have faith that this country will change,but when i see things like this happening…eish. we all need to pray for this nation people.
in may this year when i was still in ireland,lucky dube was having a concert and my friend and i promised we won’t miss it 4 the world,coz the last time he came to ireland we did’nt go,so we went and it rocked,the next day i had an exam which went well!
so thats the memory i’ll keep and loads more through his music…so
to his family and friends may God give u strenghth to get through this and live things in his hands,for these people that committed this crime let God deal with them……. lucky Dube is a legend and his legacy will live on in msanzi…
I really hoped it was a cruel joke, but i have come to grips with the reality that you are gone. And as your blood flows down the cursed streets, my heart bleeds. you gave us so much; now look how we repayed you. rest in peace my brotha you will be foever missed. Kenya Love you, africa miss you, and the whole world will remember you.
Words cant express the shock and devastation faced by millions around the word over the tragic death of one of the world’s best musician. Lucky was a teacher. leader, hero and above all he loved family. Not only was he an inspiration to South Africans but the rest of the world. He didn’t deserve to die like that, especially not in front of his family. The world mourns. I loved Lucky so much and I am still struggling to come to terms with this. We pray for the family. May his soul rest in peace.
A sad day. May LD sould rest in peace. Lucky you are so gifted till the end. & to the Dube family don’t cry for him UGQATSO ULUFEZILE those who have killed him will reap what they sow.
Its a barbaric and evil act to kill anyone but this is even worse. Lucky was such a special individual in our lives. Why kill him? Why would you not just take the car and leave. Whoever it is that did this, I want you to ask God to forgive you for taking Lucky from us in such a brutal and selfish manner.There wont be another Dube! You have once again robbed us a loved one. May His family find peace and closure in the The Almighty God that Lucky Dube so much revered.
Valentine Imonje
Kenya.
truth will always stand tall. takin away his life wont take away da truth… Africa has once again lost a Giant… tru all the pain and suffering, Lucky’s words will still pierce the hearts of da wicked…
The king will remain the king ,the master will remain the master.
We all have different journeys,Different paths along the way,We all were meant to learn some things,But never meant to stay…Our destination is a place Far greater than we know.You are still the king of reggae music in SA.We love you but we shall miss you.
Dube ’s family trust in the lord,he will never forsake you
Is only God who enable to give and take everything what belongs to him, all was the plans of God
Lucky, rest in peace our legend!!!!!!!
It is utter sheer madness how the legends of this world should always pass away when they are needed most. I will live to enjoy his song THATS THE WAY IT IS especially the sentence BE GOOD TO THE PEOPLE ON YOUR WAY UP THE LADDER BECAUSE YOU WILL NEED THEM ON YOUR WQAY DOWN.
Looking at these comments one can see how far and wide Lucky’s music has touched people. it’s so moving and amazing. Wow We’ve lost such an Icon, a hero!!
Am I being idealistic here when I say I think websites like SA Rocks should rally up it’s readers, sign petitions and perhaps even start protesting. If we are a democratic nation, then surely we should call upon those who govern us, to also protect us too? I think we should consider this as an option. Human life to many of these evil and selfless animals is nothing. Lets give those who die on a daily basis the dignity they deserve.
i was saddened when i got at place of work only to hear that our african reggae hero lucky dube had been shot dead.i was so shocked and traumatised to hear of such barbaric killing.my heart is bleeding. i can’t believe that he’s gone. to the leaders of south africa and indeed the people of south africa the assailants must be brought to book.they must not escape the long arm of the law.
shocked lucky dube lover!
patrick mulenga
kitwe,
zambia.
We will surely miss our brother in arms, son of Africa, Lucky RIP. He spoke and sang on our behalf. Words can’t explain how I feel. TZ stations are all playing his music.
Had the good fortune of working with Lucky in Gallo Studios in the 80s – he was one of the kindest, gentlest, most humble men i have ever met. He was totally un-effected by his fame! We will all miss him. As mentioned above – hope that this will shock the powers that be into action and his death will not be in vain!!
“Heroes are the hope of a nation or a race. Each time we kill our heroes, we destroy our hope.” The black race has lost another gem in our history again. I am really yet to get over the pain and the shock of Lucky’s demise as a dogged fan of his music. Anyway, his death reminds all of us of the brevity of life and the endlessness of eternity.
Iwill forever remember my greatest reggae icon.
You were the first artist whose songs l learnt to sing verbatimly before my sixth birthday. I will forever love you.
They may have killed you but you are now Immortalized in the Hearts of people like me and thousands more.
i quiet remember that i will starve my self just to get money to buy Luck’s current album when i was in the primary and junior secondary school
Yes they took away his life but never his spirit. It’s really a crazy world as one of his message says… they killed Lucky but his message lives on. To the Dube family I say, we part with Lucky to meet forever in the new life to come, when Jesus comes.
Even today I feel that pain, I used to love him and i still loves him and I’ll always loves hime.Because of his music thhat touches the heart and the soul to be what a human bieng should be.His music, his humanity makes me realize that life is all about the truth, to get things we want we need to transmitte love first.His music makes realize that I’m not alone at all, what he feels is what we all feel.He sing for us, to open our eyes before its too late for everything, to comfort us for any pain we feel.When was shot I felt like cutting my dreadlocks because I did them because of his love.His music will always my best friend ever and ever.
Dube Angola is still mourning for your death, your music inspired many Angolans even without understandig English.it is very difficult for me to believe that you are gone. You departured but you still live in the lives of many Angolans.
May your soul Rest in Peace
Captured Live, Inkululeko, Slave, Going bach to my roots were some of the song that i felt great when i listened to. Now that he is gone, God is great to can still hear his voice and chant to his songs.
Jah Rastafarah………May his soul rest in peace
You are such a possitive person ignoring these things and pretending there are no crime in South Africa. So why are you sad, sure all your other posts you say there is no issue in South Africa and all is well in the country.
You are really confusing people by posting positive lies.
October 19th, 2007 at 10:03 am
It’s a very sad day for South Africa, Africa and the world. I’m still in a complete and utter state of shock. My question is why? Why do that? Why not take the car and leave the man and his children alone? No but instead selfish animals must kill. It’s barbaric. I hate dwelling on the negative and I really have faith in this country, but seriously if I have to hear one of our government officials saying we are deeply saddened by Lucky’s untimely death… I am going to flip! Enough. There is a problem!!! CLEARLY you stupid idiots.
This news comes at a time where everyone is in a positive space and getting behind our rugby team, in the hopes of bringing the Webbe Ellis Trophy home… but the vibe has been dampened somewhat for me.
Lucky Dube- you are an inspiration to many a generation. You were loved by many and your music will live on forever. My deepest condolences go out to Lucky’s family and friends. May you rest in peace Sir!
October 19th, 2007 at 10:42 am
Not sure what to say …. these are sad times …
October 19th, 2007 at 11:31 am
Am hurt , it feels no cool. Jah knows definately
October 19th, 2007 at 11:37 am
The gods must be crazy!!! What a terrible moment in ma life and the days to come! Jah bless! RIP LD
October 19th, 2007 at 11:43 am
I am very sorry for what has happened to that good man. may his soul rest in peace. like one of his song says
” you ll rip what u sowed” the killer will get a punishment. Sorry the Dube family,his friends abroad and fellow South Africans. To you the minister of justice, you have to do something.
October 19th, 2007 at 11:43 am
True rasta man….my condolences go out to his children,family and friends..His music will LIVE on in our midst
October 19th, 2007 at 11:44 am
Babylon will always try to bring Jah people down but they have forgotten that dey lost d war so many years ago when Jah son JESUS CHRIST died on mount calvaryI feel sad for how many of my heroes they have to take,Dube is gone,So is Cultures What about Nesta Marly and the fallen Heroes of REGGEA matazz.reality music which is reggea can never die.Nobody can stop reggea.Dube is gone to ZION CITY.see you all one day.Down babylon Jah leaves onnnnn.May His soul rst in peace
October 19th, 2007 at 11:45 am
I am so shocked and traumatised by the the news I heard early this morning. What should not happen, happened. Lucky Dube shot dead. I still have a problem to believe that Lucky Dube is dead.
What I know, He will still be in the mind of people all over the world.
Lucky DUbe, you departed, but you remain the greatest. Your music will never die; people will speak of you from generation to generation.
May you soul rest in peace.
Emmanuel
October 19th, 2007 at 11:52 am
i am beyond words i do not know what has to happen in our country for all this madness and senseless killing Thabo Mbeki is busy fighting silly battles and being trynal ,maybe one of the hierachy (ANC/)should be killed in a stupid high jacking for them to take notice and do something about all this families are left motherless and fatherless because of this nonsense,our government sits there on their thrones and act like there are untouchable because they move around with a hundred body guards that we pay(taxpayers).
our hearts bleed because here is a man who lived with dignity and respect for himself ,his art ,his creator and everyone around him a man who carried himself with all the grace that any one of us wishes we could possess a man who despite his great achievements never changed and was a father a brother and hope for our country.
thuthuzelakani
October 19th, 2007 at 11:52 am
i dont know what the world is coming to. why do all the nice people go suddenly. lucky Dube was a legend. he was the first musician i got to know and i attended the first show in Uganda and he personally autographed my Cd that i bought. i greatly adored his music. his music will leave on. am so saddened because i hoped some day my children would grow up to one day watch him or see him and experience a true legend like him just like it happened to me. this was so gruesome. did the thugs know that they were attacking lucky…..this was a big blow
October 19th, 2007 at 11:55 am
Its early morning in Dallas, Tx USA..on my way home i was listening to BBC and i heard about this! I am shock!!! realy, how is that possible? how could anyone shot Lucky? the man is an Icon!!
As an African, I have always been proud of Lucky’s talent and success.
Lucky was down to Earth Brotha, I remember when he visited Dar Es Salaam every one was looking forward to his concert.
Lucky Dube Tanzania will miss you
Rest in Peace my Brother
October 19th, 2007 at 12:03 pm
Thank you all for your moving, spiritual and empathetic comments.
October 19th, 2007 at 12:18 pm
Everyone will be rewarded for his deeds, the killer will get a punishment. God protect the family and chilren ,we still love u
May the soul depart rest in peace our legend.
October 19th, 2007 at 12:22 pm
what a barbaric act especially for a man like Lucky who has done so much in this world
October 19th, 2007 at 12:24 pm
A sad day, From an Aussie Lucky fan
October 19th, 2007 at 12:35 pm
LD, Rest in peace. To us who have been left, as LD said ‘How long shall they kill our prophets while we stand aside and watch …..’
October 19th, 2007 at 12:36 pm
Everyone will be rewarded for his deeds, the killer will get a punishment. God protect the family and chilren,Lucky you remain the greatest in reggae music.Your music will never die; we shall support you ,people will speak of you until the end of the world.
Lucky,You are gifted till the end,we shall miss you.We still love you Lucky!!, In this cruel world you can dodge and hide but you will never dodge the consequences of dodging and hiding,the killer will be rewarded for his deeds.
May the soul and flesh rest in peace our legend.
October 19th, 2007 at 12:37 pm
May the Almighty rest you in eternal peace. You were a truly Big brother. Ndugu mwenyezi mungu akubariki milele na milele
Nderitu…Kenya
October 19th, 2007 at 12:39 pm
In a bit of a shock and very sad. Maybe it will wake us up and make us realize that violence is a problem for all of us. It’s not just up to the Department of Justice or to the cops. They can’t do it alone. Crime is a bigger problem, that concerns every aspects of our society and every governmental department, as well as all of us must take actions.
October 19th, 2007 at 12:39 pm
My sister called me very early this morning to tell me about Lucky. She knows I love the man and I was just devastated. I cant say ‘JAH knows best’ here its not right. Evil knows best. Rest in peace man cause RASTAS NEVER DIE; they rest. A debate has been raging here in Swaziland after police killed one scoundrel like those who’ve robbed us off Lucky i.e. should the police shoot them to kill? I’ve always said ‘YES!’. They dont deserve us to protect their right to life. When I told ppl. about LUCKY 2day, I faced no opposition when I said the S.A.police WHEN they find these guys, they should shoot them to death even if NAKED!!
Maybe Lucky wouldn’t agree but it would appease my soul. To his family, sorry very much. Our pain can never match yours but yes, we are hurting too, a lot. Lucky was a hero. I honestly say I suckled his music from my mother’s breast.My parents loved him too and they’ve told me how one day my father let har go to watch him at the Trade Fair whilst he babysat me.
Its so sad that you had to go so violently like your inspiration Peter Tosh.
REST IN PEACE Nyamatane.
October 19th, 2007 at 12:44 pm
He that riase the sword will surely die by the sword, lucky avenge your killers, peace they will never know, and they have sold their entire generation to sorrow and unrest. You may now rest in peace.
October 19th, 2007 at 12:48 pm
What heinous thing to do…why not just take the car. Barbaric and evil. My prayers are with his family and most of all his child that was there to witness it. I pray for South africa really I do and for the government to finally wake up and realise that crime is a huge issue there and something must be done, ban guns or something…how many more must die??????Please ask that question inocent lives taken…Like Lucky said in his songs..”I am a prisoner” South African citizens are prisoners….and sitting ducks…
October 19th, 2007 at 12:50 pm
I was appalled dis morn’g as i was leav’g home to hear that OUR inspiration is dead. Why on earth would any one try to take away a noble man like Dube. We in Uganda are PROUD of your Legacy Dube, rest in Peace. The killers wanted to reap where they didn’t sow but the almighty will reward them abundantly, as he roasts them in the fires of Hell.
Its terrible.
Mario
October 19th, 2007 at 12:57 pm
its really sad news for the music.anyway southafrica has got abad image becoz of that,RIP rastaman
October 19th, 2007 at 12:58 pm
What a great man, great singer who sang the truth.
So much sadness!
October 19th, 2007 at 1:03 pm
JUST AS THE WORLD IS SILENT ON SO MANY ISSUES OF CRIME, ONCE AGAIN ANOTHER SAD DAY HAS RISEN AND I AM AT A SHOCK AS TO WHO COULD DO THIS BARBARIC ACT.
I8TH OF OCTOBER 2007 WILL NEVER B FORGOTTEN AND WILL ALWAYS BE ON THE MIND OF MANY PEOPLE IF NOT ALL.
MAY HIS SOUL REST IN JAH’S KINGDOM
October 19th, 2007 at 1:06 pm
i really don’t know what to say, im still shocked! for some reason i woke up early 2day and turned on the telly and the news was on…and what i saw and heard i still can’t believe???why shoot the man…how evil is this world coming to?how evil can 1 do that?
i have faith that this country will change,but when i see things like this happening…eish. we all need to pray for this nation people.
in may this year when i was still in ireland,lucky dube was having a concert and my friend and i promised we won’t miss it 4 the world,coz the last time he came to ireland we did’nt go,so we went and it rocked,the next day i had an exam which went well!
so thats the memory i’ll keep and loads more through his music…so
to his family and friends may God give u strenghth to get through this and live things in his hands,for these people that committed this crime let God deal with them……. lucky Dube is a legend and his legacy will live on in msanzi…
October 19th, 2007 at 1:08 pm
To Lucky:
I really hoped it was a cruel joke, but i have come to grips with the reality that you are gone. And as your blood flows down the cursed streets, my heart bleeds. you gave us so much; now look how we repayed you. rest in peace my brotha you will be foever missed. Kenya Love you, africa miss you, and the whole world will remember you.
October 19th, 2007 at 1:13 pm
Words cant express the shock and devastation faced by millions around the word over the tragic death of one of the world’s best musician. Lucky was a teacher. leader, hero and above all he loved family. Not only was he an inspiration to South Africans but the rest of the world. He didn’t deserve to die like that, especially not in front of his family. The world mourns. I loved Lucky so much and I am still struggling to come to terms with this. We pray for the family. May his soul rest in peace.
October 19th, 2007 at 1:18 pm
A sad day. May LD sould rest in peace. Lucky you are so gifted till the end. & to the Dube family don’t cry for him UGQATSO ULUFEZILE those who have killed him will reap what they sow.
October 19th, 2007 at 1:25 pm
Lucky Dube, you will always have a place in my heart; your attack on anti-social vices will keep efforts up to redeem our rotten society
October 19th, 2007 at 1:28 pm
Its a barbaric and evil act to kill anyone but this is even worse. Lucky was such a special individual in our lives. Why kill him? Why would you not just take the car and leave. Whoever it is that did this, I want you to ask God to forgive you for taking Lucky from us in such a brutal and selfish manner.There wont be another Dube! You have once again robbed us a loved one. May His family find peace and closure in the The Almighty God that Lucky Dube so much revered.
Valentine Imonje
Kenya.
October 19th, 2007 at 1:29 pm
truth will always stand tall. takin away his life wont take away da truth… Africa has once again lost a Giant… tru all the pain and suffering, Lucky’s words will still pierce the hearts of da wicked…
October 19th, 2007 at 1:32 pm
The king will remain the king ,the master will remain the master.
We all have different journeys,Different paths along the way,We all were meant to learn some things,But never meant to stay…Our destination is a place Far greater than we know.You are still the king of reggae music in SA.We love you but we shall miss you.
Dube ’s family trust in the lord,he will never forsake you
Is only God who enable to give and take everything what belongs to him, all was the plans of God
Lucky, rest in peace our legend!!!!!!!
October 19th, 2007 at 1:47 pm
It is utter sheer madness how the legends of this world should always pass away when they are needed most. I will live to enjoy his song THATS THE WAY IT IS especially the sentence BE GOOD TO THE PEOPLE ON YOUR WAY UP THE LADDER BECAUSE YOU WILL NEED THEM ON YOUR WQAY DOWN.
October 19th, 2007 at 2:51 pm
Looking at these comments one can see how far and wide Lucky’s music has touched people. it’s so moving and amazing. Wow We’ve lost such an Icon, a hero!!
Am I being idealistic here when I say I think websites like SA Rocks should rally up it’s readers, sign petitions and perhaps even start protesting. If we are a democratic nation, then surely we should call upon those who govern us, to also protect us too? I think we should consider this as an option. Human life to many of these evil and selfless animals is nothing. Lets give those who die on a daily basis the dignity they deserve.
October 19th, 2007 at 6:06 pm
OOHH!!! WHAT A VERY DETESTABLE OCTOBER THE 18TH 2007. MY HEART HAS BEEN CONKED OUT AND THE JOY IS SHUTTERED.
THE SUN HAS BEEN DIMMED AND THE BARBARIANS WILL NEVER HAVE PEACE IN THEIR HEARTS.
MY SWEET LADY, DON’T LET YOUR HEARTS BE BROKEN CUZ JAH WILL ALWAYS COMFORT THE BROKEN HEARTED.
MAY LUCKY’S SOUL REST IN JAH’SPERFECT KINGDOM.
October 20th, 2007 at 2:29 pm
i was saddened when i got at place of work only to hear that our african reggae hero lucky dube had been shot dead.i was so shocked and traumatised to hear of such barbaric killing.my heart is bleeding. i can’t believe that he’s gone. to the leaders of south africa and indeed the people of south africa the assailants must be brought to book.they must not escape the long arm of the law.
shocked lucky dube lover!
patrick mulenga
kitwe,
zambia.
October 20th, 2007 at 7:52 pm
We will surely miss our brother in arms, son of Africa, Lucky RIP. He spoke and sang on our behalf. Words can’t explain how I feel. TZ stations are all playing his music.
Shocked,
Kiondo
October 23rd, 2007 at 1:09 pm
Had the good fortune of working with Lucky in Gallo Studios in the 80s – he was one of the kindest, gentlest, most humble men i have ever met. He was totally un-effected by his fame! We will all miss him. As mentioned above – hope that this will shock the powers that be into action and his death will not be in vain!!
October 24th, 2007 at 1:04 pm
“Heroes are the hope of a nation or a race. Each time we kill our heroes, we destroy our hope.” The black race has lost another gem in our history again. I am really yet to get over the pain and the shock of Lucky’s demise as a dogged fan of his music. Anyway, his death reminds all of us of the brevity of life and the endlessness of eternity.
October 25th, 2007 at 8:21 pm
Iwill forever remember my greatest reggae icon.
You were the first artist whose songs l learnt to sing verbatimly before my sixth birthday. I will forever love you.
They may have killed you but you are now Immortalized in the Hearts of people like me and thousands more.
i quiet remember that i will starve my self just to get money to buy Luck’s current album when i was in the primary and junior secondary school
January 22nd, 2008 at 11:24 am
Yes they took away his life but never his spirit. It’s really a crazy world as one of his message says… they killed Lucky but his message lives on. To the Dube family I say, we part with Lucky to meet forever in the new life to come, when Jesus comes.
Fanny, Zimbabwe
March 17th, 2008 at 2:01 pm
Even today I feel that pain, I used to love him and i still loves him and I’ll always loves hime.Because of his music thhat touches the heart and the soul to be what a human bieng should be.His music, his humanity makes me realize that life is all about the truth, to get things we want we need to transmitte love first.His music makes realize that I’m not alone at all, what he feels is what we all feel.He sing for us, to open our eyes before its too late for everything, to comfort us for any pain we feel.When was shot I felt like cutting my dreadlocks because I did them because of his love.His music will always my best friend ever and ever.
July 30th, 2008 at 4:16 pm
Dube Angola is still mourning for your death, your music inspired many Angolans even without understandig English.it is very difficult for me to believe that you are gone. You departured but you still live in the lives of many Angolans.
May your soul Rest in Peace
April 29th, 2009 at 4:09 pm
Captured Live, Inkululeko, Slave, Going bach to my roots were some of the song that i felt great when i listened to. Now that he is gone, God is great to can still hear his voice and chant to his songs.
Jah Rastafarah………May his soul rest in peace
August 11th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
Nic,
Why is it a sad day – Lucky Dube shot dead?
You are such a possitive person ignoring these things and pretending there are no crime in South Africa. So why are you sad, sure all your other posts you say there is no issue in South Africa and all is well in the country.
You are really confusing people by posting positive lies.