Comments on: African Bloggers Pay Tribute To Lucky Dube

By: Cocostyle

Cocostyle — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:25:04 +0000

THINGS HAS FALLEN APART, NO WONDER THE CENTER CAN NO LONGER HOLD IN SOUTH AFRICA AND THERE WILL NEVER BE A LASTING PEACE IN A NATION THAT CHOOSE TO PAY BACK WAR FOR PEACE, EVIL FOR GOOD, HATRED FOR LOVE,

YOU KILLED YOUR SAVIOUR, THE SOUTH AFRICANS.

REST IN PEACE GREAT DUBE.

By: Naima Major Berry

Naima Major Berry — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 22:54:31 +0000

WE were shocked and saddened to hear of Lucky Dube’s murder in SA. My husband from Nicaragua introduced me to Lucky Dube. I knew Reggae but I had not heard Lucky Dube on vinyl or live until Nica gave me a listen. WE had the great good fortune to hear him and his orchestra live in Atlanta. What genius, what music, what poetry, son and dance. What an evening. I had not been so moved by anyone like Robert Nesta marley since he passed away. What a great loss to the world of struggle for peace, but you know what — another one soon come. You cannot murder JAH. The people everywhere need to learn to be real revolutionaries. Then we will stop the robbery and murder of Jah’s great green earth and all its creatures. Let us all remember Lucky Dube not only with our words and tears but with our deeds. We cannot stop living the righteous life. JAH live.

By: Nicholas Phillip

Nicholas Phillip — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:40:05 +0000

I am writing all the way form the beautiful island of Grenada(in the Caribbean) where Lucky Dube has performed thrice and thrice times I’ve been to and witness his mega energetic performances. There is no Living reggae artist that can perform like him. He’s known as the best live reggae performing artist in the world. Those f******, that took him away from all of us that loved him, will surely pay dearly.. I wish god could give me the authority to cast judgment on these so-call thugs. I doubt profoundly that god will give me that privilege cause he already knows what am thinking. He was indeed a maestro in the reggae genre. i will never forget “Trinity” as was his high school name from the move Trinity with Terrence Hill. R.I.P MY REGGAE KING, WHEN YOU WERE ALIVE , YOU DIDN’T GET YOUR LOVE. UNGREATFUL SOUTH AFRICANS.

By: GIDEON D JIMENDA

GIDEON D JIMENDA — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 22:34:44 +0000

I DON’T KNOW WHY SUCH A GREAT LEGEND WILL DIE AT THE TIME HE IS MOST NEEDED TO BRING TO PASS THROUGH SINGING AGAIN THE LOGGING HORNS BETWEEN FOOTBALL STARS OF THE GLOBE.

PLEASE I WANT YOU TO ENROLL ME TO WRITE THE MUSON EXAMS OF JANUARY 2008.

THANKS
GIDEON D JIMENDA

By: Readers Edition » Uganda: Zehn Fragen an den Comrade

Readers Edition » Uganda: Zehn Fragen an den Comrade — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 02:25:31 +0000

[...] Frage: Du bist Fan von Bob Marley. Willst du etwas zum Tod des südafrikanischen Reggae-Stars Lucky Dube [...]

By: black

black — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 17:56:30 +0000

The senseless loss of this graet man is heart breaking indeed, all his hard work for peace love and unity and then sudden death by firing squad.. Surely did he desearve this?! Why my dear Lord? Did he desearve such pain and humiliation? And even when so, why infront of his son and daughter? We will never know! But we TRUST that he is now a awaiting his reward in Heaven, together with those other murdered in line of the Lord’s duty. His reward will be no less than that of John the Baptist who was beheaded, Apostle Paul, Apostle Steven who was stoned to death etc. Only then will my heart ever find peace. I am no longer afraid of dieing, for then I will see you again in heaven. Your life was not in vain, for now your music is even more precious than it ever was during your lifetime. Even though you are now gone, just know that your family will never lack in anything.

RIP my Beloved Lucky Dube

By: Doug Emery

Doug Emery — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 08:09:39 +0000

Lucky you provided so many of us growing up on the street hope, love and self respect. I cannot say how much i am saddened by your death but will say you have been a total inspiration and if i can offer even half what you have i will die a happy man.

Love you lucky please please RIP. Jah Live brotha!

By: benjamin

benjamin — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 11:40:23 +0000

wellis it with great pain and lost that am making this comments about my role model the great legend lucky dube
lucky’s music hard inspired me in so many ways that i can’t help joining in this fight against those behind his death and also those that are taking delight killing their follow human being for notthing.

please if there is anyway i can help in bring the culprit to book, rich me through my mail.

By: Rene Kamara

Rene Kamara — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 11:34:54 +0000

I too wept in grief (as many, many others did) when I heard the news – WHY DO BLACK HEROES DIE SO SOON? I am a white american who (thankfully) grew up in Senegal. My friends and I have always listened to Lucky – over pots of senegalese green tea, at the beach, on camping trips ,and yes- reggae in the bathroom, reggae everywhere!
The bad news of his death hit me like I knew him personally or something! I have 3 kids and I cannot imagine the pain Lucky’s family is going thru. I mourn for them as well.
I guess what I am trying to say is that Lucky Dube was not just a son of South Africa, but was loved in every corner of the world. He is now immortal, like Bob, Peter, Joseph Hill and many many others before him.
JAH LIVE, JAH CHILDREN – RASTAS NEVER DIE!

By: heather gee

heather gee — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 19:20:56 +0000

South Africa is such a lovely country with so many wonderful people. Why are there 19,000 ++ murders each year? Lucky Dube’s name will live on – even if his name lives on as a testament to his people to stop killing your fellow man. To his family, friends and fans, my sincere condolences – his name, his words and music still lives…

By: Salaon Shabani (from Tanzania

Salaon Shabani (from Tanzania — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 16:31:54 +0000

It doesn’t enter into my mind and believe that you are now gone brother. This is simply tragic and shocking news that will never end to all peace and ‘message from music’ lovers around the world.
Why didn’t these killers let you spread your message through music to people for a longer time till your soul is taken by some other natural diseases but not by the gunpoint as it has happened to you in your own land.
Imagine from a mere mbaqanga street dancer to reggae megastar. Lucky Dube you are no more alive but your legacy will always linger and flourish.
Why and what a tragedy????????
May all the tears coming out from the eyes of all the people crying around the world curse your killers and make them suffer the most on earth and after their painful death.
For sure God will pay them for what they have done to you and to the hearts of your fans.
They usually say the ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. Lucky Dube and his music stood and will always stand the test of time and provide hope to ones in times of the darkest hours in life through the lyrics and rhythms in his songs.
Always you will be remembered by current generation and the coming generations through your well composed with full message Reggae Music.
We never expected you to leave us this early.
May God rest your soul in peace Rasta!

By: micheal Ayeni

micheal Ayeni — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 15:03:50 +0000

I am still in tear+++s as i write, i never met him in my life time and it hurts. He is the greatest musician ever from South Africa.His music cuts across every barrier, I only listen to Bob Marley, Tosh, Cliff and Buju, he comes in that class. South Africans must rise up to end violence as a way to honor him. I am a Nigerian and i can tell you violence also exist in my country, 2 face escaped death by whiskers. We have pretenders as leaders in Africa. To take the life of a disciplined man is shocking, what is happening to our generation? What is happening to the black Race? I am so grieved, bitter that our race has reduced to only material chasing race. If democracy is not working for Africans let us return to the days of our fore fathers when security was easily maintained. Lucky, we will forever love you here in Nigeria, you were like Fela an Icon in Africa music. May your soul rest in Peace

By: A Nairobians perspective

A Nairobians perspective — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 08:40:04 +0000

Its not everyday you get to listen to music that you can be proud of and listen with your folks and folks folk!Lucky Dube sang positivelyand ethically on many issues that many reggae stars fare very badly on.Life has definately become too cheap in this debased and wicked generation….too sad,too sad!

By: Val

Val — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 15:29:54 +0000

We Jamaicans love you Mr.Dube, you are one of us and you will always be one of us, you have made us proud of reggae music and we love and adore you. You will be greatly missed but your music will live in our hearts and on our airwaves. May your soul rest in peace Lucky. You have bought us joy and pride and we love you very much. God speed Lucky. My heart goes out to your kids and family. But you are at rest now and no one can ever hurt you again. Keep playing your music and make them happy up there. We were all blessed to have a wonderful person as you with us. REST IN PEACE,REST IN PEACE

By: jerry karmue

jerry karmue — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 22:31:50 +0000

lucky dube, i don’t know where to start.. his music brought peace and inspirational meaning to my life. there will never be any musicial like you. you will be greatlly miss and you will never be forgotten…R.I.P