19 October 2007
Gauteng Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation MEC Barbara Creecy, has learned
with shock of the death of reggae legend, Lucky Dube, who was shot dead
yesterday.
Lucky started out his music career at the age of 18 as a Mbaqanga musician
when he joined his cousin's band The Love Brothers., and later went on to
become a reggae artist.
"South Africa has lost one of its greatest and most talented musicians. His
contribution to the development of South African music and his role as an
international ambassador for the country will be deeply missed," the MEC
said.
The internationally acclaimed music icon was a true ambassador for South
African Music and won accolades worldwide in a career that spanned more than 20
years.
"On behalf of the Gauteng Provincial Government we would like to say that in
this moment of bereavement, our hearts are with his family, friends, the music
fraternity at large and all those who have been touched by his life and his
music. His music will remain an eternal monument to his spirit and genius',
said the MEC.
May his soul rest in peace.
Nomazwe Ntlokwana
Tel: 011 355 2578
Cell: 083 507 0868
Issued by: Department of Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Gauteng
Provincial Government
Source: SAPA
