He lost his life on October 18, 2007 at a Johannesburg suburb when he was shot dead by carjackers.
Most would find his music, too old school and have little idea of who this monster hitmaker was, but one thing is for sure, he gave the world amazing music.
Just like Bob Marley and Micheal Jackson, Lucky Dube’s music is still a hit on radios, the world over.
Dube lost his life in the senseless carjacking. He was 43 years old, leaving behind his wife and their seven children.
His assailants were found guilty and sentenced to life in prison.
The idea to celebrate Lucky Dube for the legend he was, and still is on, as his music has always been on constant play.
To get a basic introduction to his music, check out three albums, starting with "The Rough Guide to Lucky Dube" from 2001.
For some classic Dube goodness, get the "Prisoner" from 1990, which was one of Dube's early international hit albums, or "Respect" released in 2006, which was Dube's final studio album.
To get a feel of his music, you can get to listen to his greatest hits on the Songa by Safaricom streaming App by dialing *812# or downloading it from the .
