By Ogova Ondego
Published August 6, 2024

Reggae music star Lucky Dube, who would have been 60 in 2024, who would have been 60 in 2024 had armed robbers who were after his Chrysler 300C not shot him to death in 2007, is still one of the most streamed and celebrated artists across Africa. To celebrate his life and the impact of his music across the world, the Lucky Dube Legacy Company invites fans to share the moment Lucky Dube’s music mattered!

“We know that Lucky’s music has had a deep and lasting personal impact on many of you. We also know that his music inspired hope, political and social activism in many places around the world – often the common unifier amongst those who heard and loved his music. We want to hear about the times made significant with his music. Maybe it was after listening to or seeing Lucky play live or even encountering him in person. Or maybe you shared a moment with a fellow fan by chance. It could be something that you experienced yourself or perhaps it is a story that you’ve heard from others. Whatever it is, no matter if it is big or small, we want to hear about it,” Lucky Dube Legacy Company says in a statement to the media released in the South African commercial capital, Johannesburg, on August 5. “Your story could be selected to feature in a commemorative anthology of Lucky’s life in music that will be made available world-wide.

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is one of the most streamed and celebrated artists across Africa.It may also be featured in Lucky Dube’s social media posts, as well as future projects! To participate, you can send an email to stories@luckydubelegacy.com.

With more than 22 albums and 20 awards internationally, Dube is still one of the most streamed and celebrated artists across the continent. He continues to grow an international following, with his message and evergreen lyrics resonating across generations, race, religion and language.

“The Legacy company knows the importance of Lucky’s fans are to the ongoing success of his music. He loved his fans and repeatedly attributed his success to you the people who enabled him to continue sharing his message of equality, peace and love.”

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Lucky Dube loved his fans and repeatedly attributed his success to you the people who enabled him to continue sharing his message of equality, peace and love.Hey you Rastaman, let’s end this article with the lyrics of Reggae Strong, my favourite song by LuckyDube:

Reggae in the bathroom, reggae in the bedroomReggae everywhere,Reggae in jail, reggae in churchEverybody likes
They tried to kill it many years agoKilling the prophets of reggaeDestroying the prophets of reggaeBut somebody said to all the bald headsRespect the Rastaman ’cause he’s the only oneOnly one left in Jah creation
Nobody can stop reggaeNobody can stop reggaeNobody can stop reggaeCause reggae’s strong
Nobody can stop reggaeNobody can stop reggaeNobody can stop reggaeCause reggae’s strong
Nobody can stop reggaeNobody can stop reggaeNobody can stop reggaeCause reggae’s strong
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You can change the style of playing reggaeYou can change the rhythm of playing reggaeBut never ever change the messageEvery time I play it a Babylon A wish me fe deadEvery time I play it a Babylon A wish me fe dead
They tried to destroy it many years agoKilling the prophets of reggaeKilling the prophets of reggaeBut somebody said to all the bald heads
Nobody can stop reggaeNobody can stop reggaeNobody can stop reggaeCause reggae’s strong
Nobody can stop reggaeNobody can stop reggaeNobody can stop reggaeCause reggae’s strong
(Lyrics by  LyricFind)