Jump to content

Goodbye, Lucky Dube...


Otokichi

Recommended Posts

Sad news indeed.

Although this happens on an hourly basis in South Africa. People outside of the borders are only made aware of it in circumstances like this.

Everyone thinks it is the land of wine and roses, instead of seeing how this is not an isolated incident.

His music is well-known back home, he is one of the most prolific African artists there. I feel very sorry for his kids who had to witness yet another senseless act of brutality.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Police arrest 5 in reggae star's slaying

[smaller]10/22/2007 7:22 AM, AP yahoo.com[/smaller]

Police have arrested five men in the killing of reggae star Lucky Dube, who was gunned down in an apparent carjacking attempt.

Police spokesman Eugene Opperman said the men were arrested Sunday morning and will appear in court Tuesday. Police also seized two stolen handguns and a car allegedly used during the crime.

Dube, who launched his career in the 1980s with criticism of the apartheid regime, was killed after he dropped off two of his children at his brother's suburban Johannesburg house.

Dube's friends told South African Sunday newspapers they believed it was a targeted assassination. But Opperman said police still believed he was shot in a botched carjacking.

Carjacking is rife in South Africa, which has gained notoriety for its high rate of violent crime.

Dube, one of South Africa's best-known singers, recorded more than 20 albums in a career spanning more than two decades.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...