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NEFCISA
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ACCES
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Gender@Work
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Sound Connects Fund
Sound Connects Fund

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Instrument Building And Repair Project
Instrument Building And Repair Project

Experience the Vibrations African Instruments Exhibition online in 3D

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Lucky Dube

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Johannesburg, South Africa

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2024

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Lucky Dube

BIO

Lucky Dube (1964-2007) was a South African reggae musician and Rastafarian. Born in Ermelo, South Africa, Dube grew up in a poor family and was raised by his mother, a single parent. He began his music career in the 1970s, performing in various local bands before forming his own group, The Slaves, in 1984.

Dube's music addressed social and political issues affecting South Africa during apartheid, earning him a large following and critical acclaim. He released several successful albums, including 'Rastas Never Die' and 'Taxman'. His music also gained international recognition, touring extensively in Africa, Europe, and the United States.

Lucky Dube was known for his powerful voice, thought-provoking lyrics, and energetic live performances. He was a true ambassador of South African reggae and a champion of social justice. Tragically, Dube was fatally shot during a carjacking in Johannesburg in 2007, leaving behind a legacy as one of Africa's most beloved and influential musicians.

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Natural Man

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Back To My Roots

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Lucky Dube

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#luckydube

#luckydube

September 5, 2026
“… I write my songs about people and so meeting different people inspires me quite a lot.”

“… I write my songs about people and so meeting different people inspires me quite a lot.”

August 17, 2026
Lucky believed in Africa ♥️

Lucky believed in Africa ♥️

June 29, 2026
Live in Brazil 2004

Live in Brazil 2004

May 14, 2026
5 May 2026

5 May 2026

May 5, 2026
Getting Lucky

Getting Lucky

April 24, 2026
Pure joy looks like this 🎶 Wishing you a weekend full of it 🕺

Pure joy looks like this 🎶 Wishing you a weekend full of it 🕺

March 13, 2026
Feel Irie

Feel Irie

January 26, 2026
I will always be reggae!

I will always be reggae!

November 28, 2025
11 November 2025

11 November 2025

November 11, 2025
Performing “Rolling Stone”, a track off Lucky’s 1999 album, The Way It Is.

Performing “Rolling Stone”, a track off Lucky’s 1999 album, The Way It Is.

September 30, 2025
#luckydube #reggaemusic

#luckydube #reggaemusic

September 9, 2025
Lucky Dube - Taxman (Official Lyric Video)

Lucky Dube - Taxman (Official Lyric Video)

September 5, 2025
We’re still celebrating 30 years of Trinity!

We’re still celebrating 30 years of Trinity!

September 3, 2025
Lucky Dube – Mickey Mouse Freedom (Official Lyric Video)

Lucky Dube – Mickey Mouse Freedom (Official Lyric Video)

August 29, 2025

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