Lucky Dube Remembered 16 Years After Passing, Netizens Laud the Late Singer: “The Original Megastar”

• Reggae singer Lucky Dube passed away in 2007 after getting shot during a hijacking in Johannesburg
• Mzansi remembered the late star 16 years after his death and showered him with praise as they discussed his timeless music
• Many people took to X to share their thoughts about the singer and the impact his music made in the South African industry

Mzansi remembers a music icon, the late Lucky Dube, who passed away in 2007.

Lucky Dube shot dead 16 years ago

Reggae singer Lucky Dube was shot in 2007 during an attempted hijacking in Rosettenville, Johannesburg.

South Africans and lovers of his music remember the Together As One hitmaker, as 18 October marked 16 years since his untimely death. Many did not hesitate to shower the star with praise as they remembered the timeless music.

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The original megastar, says SA

X users shared their thoughts about the singer and the impact his music has made in the South African industry.

Commenting under a tweet by @MorningLiveSABC, this is what some people had to share:

@Soshangaan said:

"The original megastar in Afrika, whose history was buried with him by those trying to steal history."

@secha_carly said:

"RIP and where is the daughter Bongi Dube? She did good music, she must come back with another album."

@PapamaMabotshwa

"He would have been 59 years this year."

@BantuBikoncious

"Gone but not forgotten. Lucky Dube will never ever be erased in our hearts and minds. Rest in power."

@AbbyAinomugisha asked:

"16 years ago today, Africa lost their most iconic reggae artist & freedom fighter. That Lucky Dube song that moves me is 'The Other Side'."

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Mzansi remembers Lucky Dube, slams politicians

In a previous report from Briefly News on Lucky Dube's birthday, 3 August, South Africans took to the timeline to remember him.

Not only was Lucky Dube a reggae star, but he was also a human rights activist. People on social media shared how today's government is toying with the rights of its citizens after being voted into power.

This is something Lucky Dube was against, and he vocalised it in his songs.

Source: Briefly News