As a tribute to the legend that is Lucky Dube, the reggae loving crew of Professional PR upon hearing of his senseless killing at 8pm 17/10/07 organised a Reggae Night at Duke’s Nightclub featuring competitions winning limited edition t-shirts and more with reggae music all night long.
Lucky Dube had toured Tonga in 2005 and wowed thousands at Teufaiva Stadium with his raw stage presence and lyrical gift. His music, a constant on radio stations, was a draw card for listeners; his live performance was a treat many hail as the best concert Tonga had seen. Young children, dreadlock rastas and people who you did not think knew reggae sang along during his performance. It was invigorating!
Professional PR salutes Lucky for his talent but more importantly, we love Lucky because we grew up with him and he visited our shores. His legacy lives on in his music…Rastas Never Die!
Facts:
Name: Lucky Philip Dube
DOB: 03/08/64
Nationality: South African
Date of Death: October 18, 2007, Lucky Dube was killed in the Johannesburg suburb of Rosettenville shortly after dropping two of his seven children off at their uncle’s house. Police reports suggest he was shot dead by carjackers.
Prizes from:
Rainbow Bakery, PacTrade, Arts of Tonga, Good Samaritan Inn, Look ‘n’ Like Fashion, Dupincia Lodge
Reggae rhythm style:
What is “one drop” and “skank” in reggae music?
Reggae is founded upon a rhythm style which is characterized by regular chops on the back beat, known as the "skank", played by a rhythm guitarist, and a bass drum hitting on the third beat of each measure, known as "one drop."
