@thunder1k8: Yes. The man in your picture is Lucky Dube, the famous South African reggae singer. Here is his story, from childhood to his death. Lucky Dube's full story Lucky Philip Dube was born on 3 August 1964 near Ermelo in what is now Mpumalanga, South Africa. His parents separated before he was born, and his mother, Sarah, later had to leave home to find work. Lucky and his siblings were largely raised by their grandmother. His mother called him “Lucky” because his birth came after several unsuccessful pregnancies and was considered a blessing. � South African History Online +1 His childhood was difficult and poor. As a young boy he worked as a gardener, but he wanted a better life. Music eventually became his path. At school he joined a choir and formed a group called the Skyway Band with friends. � luckydubelegacy.com +1 From African music to reggae Lucky initially performed mbaqanga, a popular South African/Zulu musical style. He later became interested in reggae, influenced by artists such as Jimmy Cliff and Peter Tosh. He realized reggae could give him a powerful way to speak about the problems facing Black South Africans during apartheid. � Wikipedia He began singing about freedom, racism, poverty, love, family, equality and African identity. His music became much more than entertainment—it gave people a voice during a very difficult period in South African history. His career became enormously successful. He recorded 22 albums over about 25 years and became one of Africa's biggest-selling reggae artists. � Wikipedia +1 Some of his best-known songs include “Different Colours/One People,” “Together as One,” “Prisoner,” “Victims,” “Slave,” “Remember Me,” “House of Exile,” and “It’s Not Easy.” His songs carried strong messages. “Different Colours/One People,” for example, promoted the idea that people of different races could live together as one. His worldwide fame Lucky Dube eventually became famous far beyond South Africa. His reggae music reached audiences throughout Africa, Europe and other parts of the world. He became known for combining reggae with African musical traditions and for writing songs with meaningful social messages. � southafrica.co.za +1 He won major recognition, including the 1996 World Music Award for Best-Selling African Artist. � Wikipedia His tragic death On 18 October 2007, when Lucky Dube was 43 years old, his life came to a terrible end. He was in Rosettenville, Johannesburg, after dropping two of his children at a relative's house. Armed carjackers attacked him because they wanted his vehicle. He was shot and killed. � South African History Online +1 Several men were arrested. Three were eventually convicted of his murder and received life sentences. � Wikipedia His legacy Lucky Dube died young, but his music did not die with him. His songs are still listened to because they speak about things that remain important: peace, love, equality, injustice, family, freedom and hope. The official Lucky Dube Legacy describes his message as one of equality, democracy and peace. � luckydubelegacy.com In simple words: Lucky Dube came from a poor childhood, found his voice through music, became one of Africa's greatest reggae stars, used his songs to speak for freedom and equality, and was tragically murdered at 43. His music continues to make people remember him.

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